More Information On 10 Year China Visa For Americans

Earlier in the week I wrote about how the US and China have announced a new, reciprocal 10 year visa policy for tourists and business travelers. This is obviously fantastic news, given that previously US travelers could get at most a one year visa for travel to China.

The change was supposed to kick in on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, though as is usually the case with bureaucracy, there seems to be a lot of misinformation, and it also takes time for policies to spread. Obviously there are lots of questions about how the process will work in practice, and up until now we've had limited answers.

The United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce posted some useful information about how the 10 year visa program will work:

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Numerous Notable Airline Routes Announced This Week

Every day there are new air routes announced and launched. However, rarely have so many different airlines announced new notable routes within the same week. El Al Let’s start with El Al, which announced three weekly flights between Boston and Tel Aviv. El Al will use Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for this route, which is supposed […]



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The Guy With the Most Credit Cards Wins, Plus Stay Once and Get a Free Night

News and notes from around the interweb: Every important American airport, ranked by its food and drink. (Meanwhile, here are the Worst Airports in the United States.) ATC Zero: Inside the Chicago Center Fire (HT: L.B.) Stay once get a free night (HT: S.) The guy that has the most credit cards. I’ve rarely felt […]

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Frugal Guide to Johannesburg

Johannesburg, or “Jo-burg” as the cool kids call it, is the largest city and economic hub of South Africa. A great place from which to explore both city and wild life. Here are five tips for visiting Johannesburg on a budget. 1. Low Season. Visiting Johannesburg during the winter season (June – September) is your […]



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In Transit Blog: Giving Thanks in the South Pacific

Norfolk Island, an Australian territory, is offering visitors an opportunity to experience its Thanksgiving tradition.

















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Album: What Airports and Other Transportation Hubs Look Like From the Sky

Jeffrey Milstein, 70, takes photographs of airplanes taking off, and of airports and other transportation hubs from the sky.

















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American And US Airways Continue To Improve First Class Catering

As most of you probably know by now, American and US Airways aligned their domestic catering as of September 1, 2014. For American flyers, these changes haven't been pretty.

Beginning on Tuesday, November 18th, there will be some further updates to the domestic first class catering for both American and US Airways.

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Air China’s First 747-8 Destination Will Be New York JFK

Back in September I wrote about how Air China is the next airline to take delivery of the Boeing 747-8. To me, the 747 will always be the queen of the skies, and it's sad to see so many airlines retiring them. The 747-8 at least extends 747 service for a few airlines, though unfortunately the plane never really gained traction in terms of orders.

Lufthansa was the first airline to start flying the 747-8, and Air China is the second.

Air China initially announced that they'd first be flying the 747-8 within China for familiarization/training flights, and that their first longhaul 747-8 destination would be Frankfurt.

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Texas, 3 Ways

Exploring an Asia Town in Houston, a green space in Dallas and a border neighborhood in El Paso.

















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Pursuits: In India, Jewels a Maharani or Grandmother Could Love

On a recent trip to Jaipur, a global center for gem cutting, I indulged in visits to jewelry shops, as my grandmother often did.

















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Is the Spending Requirement for Chase Sapphire Preferred About to Go Up?

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Should I Carry A Balance On My Credit Card To Help My Credit Score?

Here is one of the biggest credit misconceptions: carrying a balance on a credit card will help improve your credit score. It won’t! However, a small monthly balance posted to your credit report that indicates you are using your credit accounts can help your credit score. Being able to understand and differentiate between the previous […]



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TSA finds cocaine in raw meat

While most people see meat or peanut butter as foods that are tasty to eat, some airline passengers see them as a tool to smuggle drugs. Here are some of their failed attempts to get illegal substances through airport security.

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A G20 after-hours guide to Brisbane

As the G20 Leaders' Summit kicks off, Brisbane is emerging from the shadows of Melbourne and Sydney.

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Bourdain dines Jamaican style

Make this recipe for Jamaican spicy garlic pepper shrimp if you're longing for a taste of island life.

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