Identify these US states by shape

It's not as easy as you may think!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/can-identify-us-states-shape-quiz/

How to use technology to say goodbye to travel check-in queues

Airline and hotel check-ins and check-outs have undergone a massive shift. From kiosks to online to mobile, getting customers through the check-in ...



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Epic Hawaiian volcanoes timelapse

Shot in 2011 and 2013 mostly from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It's hard to look away from the screen.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/timelapse-volcanoes-hawaii-absolutely-mesmerizing/

Credit Card Experiments and a New 70,000 Point Signup Bonus

News and notes from around the interweb: Consumers paying by credit card tend to spend more. Here’s an interesting experiment on how to get them not to. (HT: Marginal Revolution) Self-control in this regard is critical for benefiting from credit card rewards. The Marriott Rewards co-brand small business card is available with a 70,000 point […]

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In Transit Blog: At Oregon Festival, Films About (and on) Bicycles

The Filmed by Bike Festival in Portland, Ore., will showcase films about bicycles, some of them shot on wheels.

















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5 Credit Cards You Should Consider Paying Your Taxes With

Paying taxes sucks (well, unless I have any readers who work for the IRS, in which case I'd like to say thanks for working tirelessly to fund freedom). ;)

But oddly paying taxes stings slightly less when you earn miles for it. Even if there's a fee involved.

Now that we're in tax season, I figured I'd share the best way to pay your taxes by credit card, and also share my thoughts on whether it makes sense to do that or not.

Two websites to consider for paying your personal federal income taxes by credit card include the following:

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Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost?

National Geographic Traveler editor at large Christopher Elliott is the magazine’s consumer advocate and ombudsman. Over the past 15 years he has helped countless readers fix their trips. Here’s his latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/16/is-travel-insurance-worth-the-cost/

10 American habits lost in Korea

You're not going to be refusing drinks any more.



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Expedia’s faux interns debunk Millennial myths with humor and panache

Marketing is often the domain of the intern, as many companies populate marketing teams with the younger generation. The business case is ...



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Things to do in Chicago on St Pat's

Start a new Chicago St. Patrick's Day tradition with one of these ideas.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/5-way-cooler-things-st-patricks-day-chicago-watch-river-turn-green/

Bookstores are dying and it’s your fault

from Elliott http://elliott.org/should-i-cross-that-line/bookstores-are-dying-and-its-your-fault-or-is-it/

So many options, so give them a reason to book a hotel direct

I keep hearing today’s consumers want choices. That’s why they’re shopping 13 or 22 sites or however many the latest research says ...



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Some Airlines Shouldn’t Bother With First Class

No, I'm not even talking about American, which has a fantastic business class product on their 777-300ER, but only ever-so-marginally better first class product.

Instead I'm talking about Kuwait Airways.

As many of you probably know, I'm seriously considering booking Kuwait Airways home from Colombo in a few weeks, which is something I've been wanting to do for a while.

Kuwait Airways' business class is horrible. It's so bad that they don't even advertise it on their website. But you know what's truly mind-blowing? They also have a first class product throughout most of their fleet.

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How to Use Points for Luxury Hotels That Aren’t Part of Loyalty Programs

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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How to parent like an Argentine

"Get ‘em hooked young on mate and red wine." ...thinking we can handle this whole Argentine parenting thing.



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