Rick’s Picks: A Timeline of Travel Hacking

I’ve been a member of FlyerTalk for 14 years now. I’m thrilled, and at times, disappointed by what has happened to our community over the years. The thrilling part is watching others see the world at prices they can afford and openly and unselfishly pass on what they have learned about the hobby. Our membership […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/ricks-picks-a-timeline-of-travel-hacking.html

Landing in Antarctica

Crazy Vehicles in Antarctica I’ve never seen so many different kinds of vehicles. One day I went over to explore the US base — it was really impressive how many types and styles of vehicles were there. I took a ton of photos (naturally)… I need to process them! Daily Photo – Landing in Antarctica […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/04/20/landing-in-antarctica/

They were a “no show” for their flight home — should I keep pushing for a refund?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/should-i-take-the-case/they-were-a-no-show-for-their-flight-home-should-i-keep-pushing-for-a-refund/

6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XLI

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.

• Momentum -- A new community from longtime friend Jenny Blake


• Traveling Is Exhausting -- Alyssa’s notes on adventuring through Europe


• 27 Sites with Royalty-Free Stock Images -- Tons of photos for your blog posts or social media


• My Creative Burnout -- The author of “How to Survive Creative Burnout” navigates a setback


• When Is Cheryl’s Birthday? -- A math problem from Singapore (aaaah! so difficult)


• The Secret to Never Being Frustrated Again -- “You don’t get frustrated because of events. You get frustrated because of your beliefs.”

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xli/

Getting Ready for Pond Hockey in Lake Louise, Alberta

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/04/19/getting-ready-for-pond-hockey-in-lake-louise-alberta/

In Arkansas, Gay Rights Ordinance Highlights Clash Between Two Faces of Tourism

A measure supporting gay rights in Eureka Springs is on a May 12 ballot, and opponents say the effort to promote the town as gay-friendly has hurt a nearby Christian destination.

















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Man Hospitalized in Freak Airport Toilet Accident

A true toilet catch 22: sit on the toilet seat and it's just gross, don't sit on the toilet seat and you break the darn thing winding up on the floor with gashes across your body. What's a germaphobe to do?

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/man-hospitalized-in-freak-airport-toilet-accident/

Is Everything We Know About the History of Flight Wrong?

Did someone achieve flight two years before the Wright Brothers? And why has he been left out of the history books? .. And would it matter either way?

Continue reading Is Everything We Know About the History of Flight Wrong?...

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/is-everything-we-know-about-the-history-of-flight-wrong/

How To Decide Whether To Redeem Miles For A Ticket?

Reader Alexis asked the following question on the "Need award help" page of the blog:

"Hi there- i have approximately 180,000 Chase Sapphire points saved up. I’m currently planning two trips for my boyfriend & myself:

1. Boston > Reyjkavik in July/August 2015 (approximate cost: $650 or 60,000 points/per ticket)

2. Boston > Bangkok in February/March 2016 (approximate cost: $1,000 or 75,000 points/per ticket)"

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/how-to-decide-whether-to-redeem-miles-for-a-ticket/

The British Airways Million Dollar Door and the Safety of Google Wallet Funds

Google is now depositing its Wallet funds at the FDIC. British Airways paying 1 million pounds a year for a single door at Heathrow. Turkish Airlines wants pilots to get married for safety. Plus bonus miles and the ethics of credit cards...

Continue reading The British Airways Million Dollar Door and the Safety of Google Wallet Funds...

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/the-british-airways-million-dollar-door-and-the-safety-of-google-wallet-funds/

How To Redeem 100,000 Miles For Four Showers

I've been fortunate enough to fly just about all of the world's most amazing first class products, from ANA to Asiana to Cathay Pacific to Emirates to Etihad to Japan Airlines to Lufthansa to Qatar Airways to Singapore Airlines.

Though in all my travels, I don't think I've ever been as excited as the first time I took a shower in Emirates A380 first class. Flying as such is a miracle. The fact that there are flat beds, wifi, and even onboard bars still, to this day, leaves me speechless.

But showers on a plane... really?!?

If you haven't yet had the privilege of showering on a plane, I've written a guide to the Emirates A380 shower suite, which gives a rundown of how it works and what the experience is like.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/how-to-redeem-100000-miles-for-four-showers/

A weighty luggage problem with no solution — or is there?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/from-the-trenches/a-weighty-luggage-problem-with-no-solution-or-is-there/

Austin Prepares to Adopt Rules That Could Kill Off Barbecue in the City

Austin is on the verge of adopting new rules that could kill off great barbecue inside the city.

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/austin-prepares-to-adopt-rules-that-could-kill-off-barbecue-in-the-city/

So, How Bad Was Southwest’s Recent Devaluation?

In February, Southwest announced that they’d be making some changes to the Rewards Rewards frequent flyer program as of April 17, 2015.

Historically Rapid Rewards has been a pretty transparent revenue based frequent flyer program, whereby the cost of an award ticket is directly correlated to the cost of a revenue ticket. That hasn’t stopped Southwest from making devaluations, though.

For example, last April Rapid Rewards devalued their redemption rates. For Rapid Rewards tickets, they went from charging 60 points per dollar of airfare to charging 70 points per dollar of airfare.

However, as of this past Friday, Southwest made award ticket pricing even more dynamic. Here’s how Southwest described the changes:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/19/so-how-bad-was-southwests-recent-devaluation/

What healthcare crisis? Study says the wealthy are also healthy

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/what-healthcare-crisis-study-says-the-wealthy-are-also-healthy/