Cruise lines take a hard line on refunds

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/cruise-lines-take-hard-line-refunds/

In Transit Blog: What, No Teddy Bear?

Hotels offer new ways to help their guests get a good night’s rest.

















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Woman Walking in the Sani Pass, Lesotho

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/09/woman-walking-sani-pass-lesotho/

Global tipping cheat sheet

When I was in Oslo, my waitress told me that tipping is definitely expected in Norway.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-tipping-cheat-sheet-infographic/

Trip Report: Booking and Review of The Hotel At Tharabar Gate in Bagan, Myanmar

On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen visited Myanmar for a week. He wrote about his tips for visiting Myanmar, his experiences in the country’s largest city, Yangon, and how to book flights within Myanmar. Today he discusses how he booked his stay in Bagan and reviews the Hotel at Tharabar Gate. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/trip-report-booking-and-review-of-the-hotel-at-tharabar-gate-in-bagan-myanmar/

8 travel lessons from your cat

Clean yourself on the regular (even if it means braving the scuzzy hostel bathroom).



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-travel-lessons-can-learn-cat/

Mini City Guide: Santiago, Chile

I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path… those obscure places that are just waiting to be explored by real travelers? Our new “Mini City Guides” are here to uncover those gems, and…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/mini-city-guide-santiago-chile/

How Much Cash Should I Take on Vacation?

To answer this question, I turn to the character Raymond Babbitt (portrayed by Dustin Hoffman) in the movie Rain Man: About $100. I hate cash; the only time I don’t hate it is in one of two circumstances: It is the only method of payment accepted It provides a greater discount than the benefits received […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/how-much-cash-should-i-take-on-vacation.html

Admit it, you don’t care what the TSA does to you anymore!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/admit-dont-care-tsa-anymore/

How did I find awesome spots in Thailand?

New Video: How did I find awesome spots in Thailand? I made this video that shows how I used Stuck On Earth (free app!) to find some cool spots. This video might show you some stuff about Stuck On Earth that you don’t know too! BTW, we just updated all versions. There seems to be […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/09/how-did-i-find-awesome-spots-in-thailand/

Boats in Cinque Terre, Italy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/08/boats-cinque-terre-italy/

Which Hilton Card is the Most Rewarding?

No other hotel loyalty program has as many co-branded credit cards as Hilton HHonors. Not only are there four co-branded cards, but cardholders can transfer Hawaiian and Virgin Atlantic points to Hilton at a 1:1.5. At one point, before the 2013 devaluation, people were picking up every card and combining the sign-up bonuses for AXON/Glon […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/which-hilton-card-earns-is-the-most-rewarding.html

T Magazine: The Half-Century-Long Renovation of Rundale Palace, the Versailles of Latvia

Restoring the 54-room, 18th-century manse to its former glory has been one man’s life-long labor of love.

















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6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume V

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. Interview with David Foster Wallace — “Somehow we’ve allowed the culture to teach us that the point of living is to get as much as you can and experience as much pleasure as you…



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

5 insane drinking games

The game of Jiuling is about 3,200 years old, making it the world’s oldest drinking game and the Chinese the forefathers of competition drinking.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/5-insane-drinking-games-around-world/