The Sun Sets in the Sahara Desert

Hot vs. Cold places later in life After growing up in Texas, I really love the cool climates of New Zealand. I like dressing in layers and never really getting hot! But I know people that are the opposite. I think it kind of depends on where you grow up and how you might be […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/02/the-sun-sets-in-the-sahara-desert/

Man in U.S. With Ebola Had Been Screened to Fly, but System is Spotty

Since the Ebola virus began spreading through West Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been pushing the worst-hit countries to implement screening for air passengers.

















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Why Do Japanese Airlines Have Such Bad Credit Cards?

There are lots of mega sign-up bonuses on credit cards nowadays. Many of us won't even consider applying for a card unless it has at least a 50,000 point sign-up bonus.

Then on the other end of the spectrum you have credit card sign-up bonuses that are so bad that they're comical.

For example, in April I wrote about the sign-up bonus being offered by the Japan Airlines MasterCard, whereby they were offering a stuffed animal as a sign-up bonus... but only for the first 100 approved applicants!

In terms of equally amusing sign-up bonuses and promotions, ANA sent out an email to all Mileage Club members in the US today about their "Double Shopping Mile Campaign."

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/01/japanese-airlines-bad-credit-cards/

US Ebola Patient Seen Vomiting Outside On Way To Hospital

The Ebola patient was seen vomiting outside his apartment complex on the way to a Dallas hospital, a local resident said.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-ebola-fears-patient-seen-vomiting-outside-way-hospital-1698163

Vatican City Journal: A Papal Decision Leaves Some Feeling Less Than Charitable

A decision by the Vatican to take over the business of issuing Papal Blessings has infuriated vendors who have been selling the benedictions for decades.

















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Everyone at December FTU Gets Elite Status. FTU Advanced Sold Out, But Tickets Remain for the Main Sessions

Frequent Traveler University, Washington DC area December 5-7 On Sunday, Frequent Traveler University launched for December 5-7 in Northern Virginia — just outside of DC, and down the street from Washington’s National Airport. This will be the largest gathering ever of frequent flyers, held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. There are actually two events […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/01/frequent-traveler-university-advanced-sold-new-speakers-tickets-left-main-ftu-event/

French idioms travelers should know

1. Saoul comme un Polonais: To be very drunk. Nobody likes to stereotype, but let’s face it, the Eastern Europeans can drink. A lot.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-french-idioms-every-traveler-know/

Thai Government Initiative Cracks Down on Bad Thai Food Around the World

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was so bothered by the state of Thai food around the world that she raised the issue at a Cabinet meeting. She has since been deposed by a military coup but her work lives on. The Thai Delicious Committee was formed and it is rolling out a new robot that […]

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IHG Rewards Club Bonus On Purchased Points

Through October 31, 2014, IHG Rewards Club is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased points.

The cost to purchase points varies based on how many you purchase, as follows:

-- 1,000 – 10,000 points for $13.50 per 1,000 points

-- 11,000 – 25,000 points for $12.50 per 1,000 points

-- 26,000 – 60,000 points for $11.50 per 1,000 points

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October 2014 Desktop Wallpaper

This month’s image is of Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta. 1920×1200 | 1920×1080 | 1600×1200 | 1680×1050 | 1600×900 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 iPad | iPhone 6 | iPhone 6 Plus | iPhone 5 2560×1600 (MacBook Retina 13?) | 2880×1800 (MacBook Retina 15″)



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/01/october-2014-desktop-wallpaper/

In Transit Blog: In Berlin, a Market Focuses on Food and Community

The historic Markthalle Neun in Berlin has a number of food events, including a wide-ranging festival this week.

















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T Magazine: A Chic New Hotel Opens in Fez, Morocco

Hotel Sahrai, with its elegant design and Givenchy spa, cements the historic city as a destination.

















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Startup pitch: TourDigger is a new tours-and-activities marketplace

New Ottawa-based startup Tourdigger.com, a B2C aggregator of tours and activities in about a thousand cities worldwide, is off to a strong ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-tourdigger/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-tourdigger

Hong Kong Protests Could Affect 'Golden Week' Tourism, Retail Sales

Safety concerns over Hong Kong's ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations could scare away would-be tourists.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/hong-kong-protests-could-affect-golden-week-tourism-retail-sales-1697989

Travel Challenge: Dallas

Weather in the 70s and not too much humidity in October? I’ll take it. This travel challenge is similar to one my brother and I are doing next month as we head to Six Flags for some amusement and frights at Six Flags over Dallas and Fright Fest 2014. He’s traveling from Boston, while I’m […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/travel-challenge-dallas.html