February 4, 2015

Join Us on Friday, February 6—Virtually or In Real Life—for the 2015 Dining Dash

This Friday (two days from now!) I’ll be going on a mini-adventure to visit 12 restaurants in one day. You can follow along virtually, recreate the adventure in your own way, or even join me for the last stop of the evening in Portland, Oregon. Last year my travel hacking colleague Stephanie Zito and I…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/2015-dining-dash/

8 things we can learn from Indians

In India, it's recognized that family relationships are the only ties that will last a lifetime. That's pretty beautiful.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-things-americans-can-learn-from-indians/

Four Rewards Cards That Can Deliver You the Most Value

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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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/04/four-rewards-cards-can-deliver-value/

What are the implications of true Open Internet for the travel industry?

Today marks a watershed moment in the fight for Net Neutrality in the United States, as the governing body in charge of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/implications-true-open-internet-wi-fi-travel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=implications-true-open-internet-wi-fi-travel

Finally! AA Waives Some Phone Booking Fees, Opens Premium Award Availability

Effective immediately, American Airlines will no longer impose a telephone booking fee for partner awards that cannot be booked online! This fee of $35 for international awards was particularly frustrating, given that less than half of American’s partners are searchable and bookable on the American website. As such, American had been imposing a telephone booking […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/finally-aa-waives-some-phone-booking-fees-opens-premium-award-availability.html

WayBlazer brings in industry heavy hitter as permanent CEO

From an industry giant to a newbie – former president of Sabre Hospitality, Felix Laboy, has been appointed CEO of new kid ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/wayblazer-felix-laboy-joins-CEO/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wayblazer-brings-industry-heavy-hitter-permanent-ceo

Raising kids around the world

Every culture has kids. Some just raise them better than others.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-incredible-lessons-parenting-around-world/

#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

Travel Lately—a roundup of the best new dispatches from the travel blogosphere—is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/04/ngtradar-travel-lately-46/

36 Hours: What to Do in Anguilla­

The Caribbean island has no cruise ships, casinos or high-rise hotels. Its style is a perfect paradox: unfussy chic, barefoot elegance.

















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In Transit Blog: In Phoenix, a Hoop Dance Contest Turns 25

The 25th annual Hoop Dance Contest will be held at the Heard Museum in Phoenix on Feb. 7 and 8.

















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Is Now The Time To Book Transaero First Class?

I'd argue I've flown just about all of the world's best first class products -- while I won't rank them, I'd argue that between ANA, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Lufthansa, Swiss, Singapore, etc., I have them mostly covered. Perhaps the one exception is Garuda Indonesia first class, which looks spectacular.


However, there are a few other airlines that have always intrigued me. And perhaps part of the reason these products intrigue me is because they're just about impossible to fly on miles.


For example, for years TAM first class wasn't bookable using miles. Then overnight they made virtually all seats available on miles, so I had the chance to try their product. Shortly thereafter they announced they would discontinue first class.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/04/now-time-book-transaero-first-class/

'Star Wars 7' Attractions Coming To Disney Parks

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be the focus of new attractions at Disney theme parks.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/star-wars-7-attractions-coming-disney-parks-ambitious-plans-be-revealed-soon-1805212

Cape Fur Seal in Namibia





from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/03/cape-fur-seal-namibia/

What teaching in Finland taught me

We could all learn something from teacher Tim Walker's experiences.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/im-learning-american-teacher-finland/

You don’t need to call someone an a**hole to treat them like one





from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/dont-need-call-someone-ahole-treat-like-one/