March 4, 2015

How to piss off a Minnesotan

For whatever reason, Minnesota is the only state that got the memo: you don't play "Duck, duck, goose" as a kid. You play "Duck, duck, gray duck."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/piss-off-someone-minnesota/

Can hotels use metasearch to compete against OTAs?

After several years of growth punctuated by major acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, and product launches, travel metasearch looks set to evolve rapidly in ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hotels-metasearch-compete-OTAs/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ga-traveltripper

18 funniest expressions in Colombia

#9. Colombians don't "flirt" with each other...they'd much rather "release the hounds" at them! (Él le echó los perros)



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/18-funniest-expressions-colombian-spanish-use/

Chinese outbound leisure trend shifts into the cities

IHG and Oxford Economics have released a report into the Chinese outbound travel market, predicting a shift towards long-haul international leisure travel ...



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In Asia, Tastes of the Sea

David Kinch, Andy Ricker and others share some of their most memorable experiences with Asia and its seafood.

















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Check In: Hotel Review: White Hart Inn in the Berkshires

This beloved inn, dating back to the 1800s, has reopened with a well-regarded chef, new decor and new owners, including the writer Malcolm Gladwell.

















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How Malaysia Flight MH17 Became a Financial Windfall for Russia.

There a fascinating piece from Aerotime explaining the consequences of avoiding flights over Eastern Ukraine. Following the MH-17 crash near Donetsk in July 2014, the Ukrainian and international aviation authorities promptly reviewed their safety recommendations and closed the airspace over Simferopol and Dnepropetrovsk FIRs. Though some airlines had started re-routing their flights several months before […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/04/after-malaysia-flight-mh17-was-shot-down-airlines-dont-fly-over-eastern-ukraine-and-thats-a-financial-windfall-for-russia/

10 eating rules French children know (but most Americans don’t)

"My kids taught me everything I need to know about eating like a French person: Eating, and staying slim and healthy, isn't just about what you eat, but also how, when, and why."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-eating-rules-french-children-know-americans-dont/

Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge London Heathrow Airport

So this installment is a bit out of chronological order, since we didn't use a lounge prior to our flight to New York. Instead we just checked out of the Sheraton as late as possible, and headed straight to the airport and onto the flight.


That being said, on this trip I also separately flew London to Miami on American, which I won't be writing about (in the interest of time). Prior to that morning flight I checked out the Cathay Pacific Lounge London Heathrow.


There are three oneworld first class lounges at London Heathrow Terminal 3:


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10 side effects living in Cornwall

"1. Boozing on the train has become a necessity because getting out of Cornwall takes forever."



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Bar in a bathroom? It's a nightlife trend here






from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/03/travel/brisbane-secret-bars-cnngo/index.html

10 of the world's coolest hotel plunge pools






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Singapore Police Investigate Cheating Driver Claiming Uber Connection

The driver, who claimed to be affiliated to Uber, also overcharged customers and demanded to be paid in cash.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/singapore-police-investigate-cheating-driver-claiming-be-affiliated-uber-1835380

How to Feed Your Kids for Free While Traveling

My choice for ultimate hotel amenities when traveling would ideally be a complimentary breakfast in the morning and a cocktail hour with free hors d’oeuvres in the evening. In other words, I like the cost savings of having free food and beverages. When I read Holly’s recent article on traveling with kids, it brought back […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/how-to-feed-your-kids-for-free-while-traveling.html

March 3, 2015

Asiana Airlines Settles Claims Of 72 Passengers Over 2013 Crash

Asiana Flight 214 crashed in San Francisco on July 6, 2013, killing three Chinese passengers and injuring nearly 200 others.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/asiana-flight-214-crash-personal-injury-claims-72-passengers-settled-south-korean-1835290