What’s that airport code stand for? Ask Airportcod.es

If you’ve ever wondered about the stories behind airport codes, you can turn to a new website for answers: airportcod.es. Launched in ...



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Wet, Dark London at Night

Reflections I’ve often thought about how awesome it would be to have a team of people around me all the time, each person holding a huge bucket of water. We could all work together to go wet down an area for a photo. It’s hard for me to think of a time when a dry […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/03/26/wet-dark-london-at-night/

Why isn’t my Sony laptop “protected”?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/why-isnt-my-sony-laptop-protected/

Did You Know Your Credit Card Can Pay You Back When Your Flights are Delayed, Luggage is Lost, or Even When the Price of Electronics You Bought Drop?

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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18 side effects of living in Ghana

You’ve started holding hands with all your friends. You know it's a sign of genuine friendship and has nothing to do with romance:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/18-side-effects-living-ghana/

Amazing Business Class Award Space to Europe for Just 25,000 Miles Each Way, Airlines Steal from Passengers, and a Pilot’s Inflight Proposal

News and notes from around the interweb: $450 bonus for opening Chase bank accounts A United employee just stole a passenger’s cash at the security checkpoint, and an American flight attendant stole coins from UNICEF Change for Children donations. American is expected to get its single operating certificate for the US Airways merger next month. […]

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14 ways to completely humiliate yourself in Australia

Believe in dropbears. Come on, people! Hasn’t this joke been around long enough to know they don’t exist?!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/14-ways-completely-humiliate-australia/

Are Budget Airlines Unsafe? Data Says No

Germanwings bills itself as a low-cost carrier -- but that doesn't mean it cuts corners on safety.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/are-low-cost-airlines-less-safe-their-full-service-counterparts-1859548

Last Call: Redeem US Airways Miles Today!

In case you missed the announcement earlier in the week, today is your last chance to redeem US Airways Dividend Miles before the program combines with American AAdvantage.

All Dividend Miles award redemptions must be made by 11:59PM CDT on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. After that, award redemptions will be shut off for a few days, while the Dividend Miles program is merged into AAdvantage.

So this is your final opportunity to redeem Dividend Miles.

The post Last Call: Redeem US Airways Miles Today! appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/25/last-call-redeem-us-airways-miles-today/

22 reasons Utah is the most underrated state in the US

Utah gave the vote to women half a century before the rest of the country did. And it's, you know, home to the first KFC ever:



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What Are the Most Valuable Travel Rewards Points?

The most valuable travel rewards points are the ones that get you where you want, when you want at a price you’re willing to pay. These three factors that dictate our travel: Destination: where you’re going Timing: when you’re going Price: how much you’re going to pay (in points, miles or cash) The goal is […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/what-are-the-most-valuable-travel-rewards-points.html

I Heart My City: Lynda’s Dubai

Back in 2010, Houston-born schoolteacher Lynda Martinez traded the Gulf of Mexico for the Persian Gulf—with two sons in tow—when her husband was offered a job in Dubai. Though her "heart is still in Texas," Lynda has grown fond of her current home base and shares the love on her blog, Longhorns and Camels. Here's a look at Dubai through her unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/25/i-heart-my-city-lyndas-dubai/

How to Explore the Best of Boston in Just One Day

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Blue Man Group, Whale Watching, the New England Aquarium … we’ve seen a lot of Boston this year, thanks in large part to our role in the Viator Ambassadorship. But we’ve always loved the city and figured, why not see a bit more? So we grabbed Viator’s Boston CityPass and took another day trip to […]

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The Real Wind Down Schedule for the US Airways Credit Card, and The True Last Date to Apply

Earlier I wrote about the merger of US Airways Dividend Miles into AAdvantage coming this weekend. One of the things I noted is that this weekend is not the last opportunity to apply for a US Airways MasterCard. Several readers noted that Lucky from One Mile at a Time wrote, At some point this week, […]

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Dukha people in Mongolia

The Dukha people of Mongolia have a connection to nature which allows them to interact with reindeer, wolves, eagles, and even bears.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/photos-lost-mongolian-tribe-incredible/