On the embarassment of the English and the coolness of Japan

The English are world leaders at being ill at ease; the Japanese have mastered the art of avoiding it.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/embarassment-english-coolness-japan/

Expensive Travel Destinations to Visit on Points

Currency exchange rates and local economic factors have a lot to do with how pricey travel to certain destinations can become. For example, a weak ruble means that short-term travel to Russia remains cheap for anyone willing to take the plunge, and civil unrest in Egypt means that right now is an awesomely cheap time […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/expensive-travel-destinations-to-alleviate-with-points.html

China Launches Rating System To Discipline Misbehaving Tourists

The country's government has in the past expressed unease about the sometimes unpleasant behavior its citizens engage in while traveling abroad.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/china-launches-rating-system-bid-crack-down-bad-behavior-its-tourists-abroad-1785544

Indonesia Renews Attempts To Retrieve Flight 8501 Fuselage

Attempts to reach the fuselage where bodies of victims could be trapped were hindered Thursday due to bad weather and rough seas.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-divers-renew-attempts-reach-fuselage-indonesia-now-full-charge-1785522

The Endless layers of the Southern Alps

Shooting in New Zealand Here’s a little Google Glass video I made on one of the final days of a recent workshop we had! Daily Photo – The Endless layers of the Southern Alps I've been fortunate enough to take a variety of helicopter flights all over New Zealand. The Southern Alps, which can clearly […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/16/the-endless-layers-of-the-southern-alps/

We want a refund for our canceled Hawaii flight

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/want-refund-canceled-hawaii-flight/

Netanya Journal: For Jews From France, a Sociable Landing Spot in Israel

With safety issues growing after the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French economy struggling and an open invitation from Israel to relocate, French-Israeli Jews in Netanya await new arrivals.

















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35% Bonus on American Express Transfers to Virgin America Through February 15

American Express is offering a 35% bonus on transfers to Virgin America through February 15. With this offer you get 135 Virgin America points for 200 Membership Rewards points, instead of getting just 100. This isn’t unusual, they had a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin America last year and in the latter half of September […]

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A Neat Way to Buy Hotel Nights at a Discount, and Get Your Money Back for Prepaid Nights You Don’t Want – Plus Emirates Playing Dirty Pool and an Amex OPEN Savings Devaluation

News and notes from around the interweb: I’m giving away 5 prizes each of a $200 gift card and top tier elite status with National Car Rental. Leave a comment in the entry thread, that’s all you have to do to enter. Reports of a Citi Prestige 50,000 point signup bonus. Here’s a review of […]

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Caesars Entertainment Files for a Very Very Messy Bankruptcy

Caesars Entertainment Operating Group, which owns most of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, filed for bankruptcy today in Chicago. This is going to be one complicated bankruptcy. Some of Caesars’ creditors sought to force the entity into bankruptcy in Delaware earlier in the week, and the Delaware judge has ordered a halt to the Chicago […]

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In Transit Blog: Airlines Address Security of Mileage Accounts

American Airlines and United Air Lines are responding to the theft of user names and passwords of members of their frequent-flyer programs, including restoring miles that were stolen.

















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FTG Exclusive Promotion: No Service Fees on Visas to China, Kenya and More

Year-round, readers from FrugalTravelGuy receive $5 off orders from Allied Passport and Visa Services. While that’s a nice discount, this one’s even better. From now until February 31, 2015, customers will have the $45 service charge waived — meaning you only have to pay embassy fees and return shipping for any passport and visa services […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/ftg-exclusive-promotion-no-service-fees-on-visas-to-china-kenya-and-more.html

Best Hotels In Cuba

Rooftop pools, swim-up bars and outdoor showers are among the amenities offered by online reviewers' favorite Cuban hotels.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/best-hotels-cuba-where-stay-beaches-bars-butlers-after-us-relaxes-travel-rules-1785200

Watch: the sickest ski video ever

A normal day for skier Candide Thovex is an absolutely insane day for everyone else. See what skiing looks like from his point of view.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/sickest-ski-video-weve-ever-seen/

Startup pitch: Tripda connects passengers with drivers on long distance rides

The latest travel startup pitch comes from Tripda, a platform to connect those offering long distance ride sharing to those travelers seeking ...



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