take your eyes off your cell phone

"Unplug and observe what surrounds you. We bet it will be more interesting than your Facebook news feed."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/photo-shows-take-eyes-off-cell-phone/

Expedia: Playing catch-up against Priceline while digesting Wotif, Travelocity

Expedia Inc was an early starter in the online travel business. Yet it’s been looking enviously at rival Priceline Group’s large and ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/expedia-fourth-quarter-2014-earnings/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expedia-fourth-quarter-2014-earnings

Why parents should vaccinate kids

Vaccinating your kids is a way to make the world a safer, healthier place. Here's why you shouldn't buy into the myths.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/8-reasons-buy-parents-anti-vaccine/

Protect Yourself From Loyalty Program Hacking

Throughout the closing months of 2014 and into the new year, hackers began targeting travel loyalty accounts. Unlike many other hacking attacks, the targeting was not primarily focused on stealing bank accounts and draining traditional savings. Instead, the hackers focused on raiding travelers’ loyalty program accounts of their hard-earned points and miles. In November 2014, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/protect-yourself-from-loyalty-program-hacking.html

The Card I Don’t Have — But Would Never Give Up If I Did

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/2015/02/05/card-dont-never-give/

Schedule Posted For April’s Dallas Frequent Traveler University

Link: Frequent Traveler University Dallas Tickets

For those of you not familiar with Frequent Traveler University, it's a series of events intended to share the intricacies of the miles and points hobby. The next major one will be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW April 17-19, 2015 (that's my birthday weekend, by the way... thanks to whoever decided on that!). ;)

From the event organizers:

"Frequent Traveler University is heading south to Texas. Join us at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport on April 17-19, 2015. We’ll have amazing educational sessions, great networking, and plenty of friendly Texan hospitality. Learn how to earn elite status quickly, book cheaper tickets, find the best redemptions, and navigate the world of miles and points."

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/05/schedule-posted-aprils-dallas-frequent-traveler-university/

How you're ruining your food photos

Please! Flash is killing your food photos.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/5-ways-youre-ruining-your-food-photos/

United’s Partner Awards Sale and How I Got 25,000 Miles Back

For the last couple of months or so, United has been selling a significant number of their partner awards for the same rate as United’s own awards. No one seemed to be sure if this was a glitch or intentional. In any event, United has officially announced an award sale for select regions and cabins […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/uniteds-partner-awards-sale-and-how-i-got-25000-miles-back.html

Updated TSA Travel Tips for Global Entry and TSA Precheck

The TSA has just released an updated list of tips for travelers enrolled in expedited security, trusted traveler programs like Global Entry and TSA Precheck, and I want to pass them along to you—along with a few reminders of my own. Airlines That Participate in TSA Precheck The TSA says that you’ll receive TSA Precheck...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/updated-tsa-travel-tips-for-global-entry-and-tsa-precheck/

Sad climate change images

Instagram is not only the home of duckface selfies, pugs wearing sweaters, and gigantic tatoos, it’s also a powerful tool for art, journalism, and activism. By gathering pictures of the effects of climate change from professional and amateur photographers, the people behind #everydayclimatechange are trying to open everyone’s eyes to the suffering climate change is […]



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/climate-change-images-will-bring-tears-eyes/

It’s Okay to Schedule “Real Life” Into Your Calendar

I’m looking for people who have their “Dream Job” or career to nominate themselves as case studies for my next book. Is that you? Let me know. I saw a great quote from Kaitlin on one of the initial survey forms: “I’ve accepted that it’s okay to schedule ‘call parents’ in my calendar so long…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/schedule-real-life/

Amex Business Gold Rewards Card Positive Changes

The Business Gold Rewards Card is one of American Express' premium business credit cards. It comes with a sign-up bonus of 25,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $5,000 in purchases on the card within the first 3 months of membership. There's a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175 after that.

However, American Express has announced some positive changes to the card, which are live as of late last week.

Previously the card offered the following bonus categories:

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This Was The Selfie That Caused a Plane to Crash, and 4000 Free Miles from a Disappearing Program

News and notes from around the interweb: It’s your word against theirs, and ‘law enforcement’ never lie: Passenger says he was jailed because a TSA agent falsely claimed he made a bomb threat when all he wanted to do is complain about poor treatment at the checkpoint. Singapore Airlines spends over $5 million a year […]

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9 things travelers do wrong in 20s

Travelers in their 20s are curious, idealistic, and fun. But here's what they get wrong.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-things-travelers-wrong-20s/

Reader Request: Credit Card Advice for Getting to Australia First Class

Australia is one of the most challenging places to get from the United States in business or first class class using frequent flier miles. Being on the other side of the world, there are several challenges with using miles to get there: award tickets aren’t cheap, there’s limited capacity, and for the most part, you […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/reader-request-credit-card-advice-for-getting-to-australia-first-class.html