October 8, 2014

Can You Get a Business Credit Card Without Having a Business?

Link: Chase Ink Plus The short answer is yes, probably—and there’s nothing deceitful about it. In the wake of the huge new bonus for the Chase Ink Plus card, a bunch of folks have been asking me if they can get a business credit card without having a business. For the most part, the distinction…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/can-you-get-a-business-credit-card-without-a-business/

Marriott wifi pressure eases, hotel IT gets complicated

Better news for Marriott’s wifi credentials today as a study shows that its properties in Australia have the best wifi connections of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Marriott-wifi-hotel-IT/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marriott-wi-fi-pressure-eases-hotel-gets-complicated

How To Get A Pilot’s Attention… Not

Check out this epic video of two passengers trying to get the attention of the pilots after missing a flight.


I'm not sure whether my favorite part is the onlooker casually observing that she thinks they missed their flight, or that the guy yells "I have a card."


Though it still has nothing on the lady that missed her flight at Hong Kong International Airport:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/08/get-pilots-attention/

20 things travelers do in their 20s

#1: Form an intimate connection with a person they’ll never see again



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/20-things-travelers-20s/

How to piss off a Brooklyn native

Despite all these differences and newcomers, there are some things that would piss off someone who is really from Brooklyn, no matter the neighborhood.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/piss-brooklyn-native/

14 images of the real Paraguay

Among our best memories of Paraguay are the open and welcoming encounters we had with the Paraguayan, GuaranĂ­, and Mennonite citizens.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/14-images-real-paraguay/

Tree At Sunset at the Feynan Eco-Lodge, Jordan





from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/07/tree-sunset-feynan-eco-lodge-jordan/

Twenty-Five Signs You’re Traveling Too Much

I travel a great deal and occasionally there are signs that I may be overdoing it. Perhaps you can relate to some of them. You know you’re traveling too much if: All of the bottles in your liquor cabinet happen to be miniatures. Your friends and family no longer greet you with “Hello.” They start […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/twenty-five-signs-youre-traveling-too-much.html

October 7, 2014

Help! The ticket cost $157, but the change fee was $200





from Elliott http://elliott.org/thats-ridiculous-2/help-ticket-cost-157-change-fee-200/

The Willows and Scarlett

Getting kids to pose If you have any great tips for getting recalcitrant kids to pose for photos, let me know. Most of the time, my kids are good to go… but sometimes I have to be a bit tricky… always looking for new tricks! Daily Photo – The Willows and Scarlett Here is my […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/08/the-willows-and-scarlett/

This American Airlines Passenger Missed His Flight. And Went Berserk Trying to Get the Pilot’s Attention.

There are good strategies when you miss boarding a flight, and bad strategies. And then there’s this: Have you ever seen a missed flight tantrum — or thrown one? You can join the 40,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — sign up to receive posts by email (just one e-mail per […]


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Health Officials Promise Extra Airport Screening

Passengers could have their temperature checked or be subject to detailed questioning, but health officials cautioned against more draconian measures like travel bans.

















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The Airline That Wants To Help You Make it Home Earlier

While Delta removes the ability to stand by for an earlier flight entirely on their lowest fare, Alaska Airlines — doing battle head-on with Delta in their home market in Seattle — is making it easier to do just that. They’ve just updated their mobile app: This just seemed such an interesting juxtaposition. You can […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/07/airline-wants-help-make-home-earlier/

National Briefing | West: Hawaii: Air Traffic Is Curbed Over Volcano

The Federal Aviation Administration is restricting airspace above a lava flow on Hawaii’s Big Island because of an increasing number of people wanting to view it from the sky.

















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Zerbst Journal: A Home of Catherine, Before Greatness, Fitfully Regains a Bit of Glory

Dirk Herrmann is leading the restoration of the childhood home of Catherine the Great in Zerbst/Anhalt, Germany, but money is so tight he cannot afford even a tour guide.

















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