Where the Warm City Meets the Blue Karst Mountains

When visiting Guilin Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter there on the right, btw. I think we might do a big event in this area in 2015. You can click on the “Guilin” link there under the date of this post to see more photos from the area. Anyway, when you are here, […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/08/where-the-warm-city-meets-the-blue-karst-mountains/

Hey JetBlue, that’s no way to start a cruise!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/hey-jetblue-thats-way-start-cruise/

Woman with Baskets in Boats in Cotonou, Benin

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/07/woman-baskets-boats-cotonou-benin/

What are the little secrets your airline keeps?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/little-secrets-airline-keeps/

Pessimism Is an Indulgence

Interviewer: “When it comes to human nature and human behavior, would you describe yourself as a pessimist?” “Pessimism has no function. It’s an indulgence of people who have little stamina to confront the challenges of modern life. And it’s a good way to rationalize their withdrawal from the great work of human beings, which is,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/pessimism-is-an-indulgence/

$50 Statement Credit from Amex Travel

If you have an American Express card, you may want to check your My Offers tab for statement credit offers. One really nice one is for a $50 credit when you make $250 or more in prepaid hotel bookings by August 31, 2014. This presents a substantial savings for those with upcoming travel plans. If […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/50-statement-credit-from-amex-travel.html

Passports can be limiting

How privileged does your passport make you feel?



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/passport-limiting-think-infographic/

Portraits of death and dying abroad

"There would be this orange, glowing mist above the fresh tombs."



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/3-portraits-death-dying-abroad/

In Transit Blog: In Winnipeg, a Museum Honoring Human Rights

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is scheduled to open in September in Winnipeg.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c431568/sc/8/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A70Cin0Ewinnipeg0Ea0Emuseum0Ehonoring0Ehuman0Erights0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

What new airport security measures mean for passengers

Air passengers heading for United States are to be subjected to new security checks that could see them delayed if their electronic device has a dead battery.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/airport-security-new-measures/index.html

Close Call: Planes Almost Collide At Barcelona Airport

A dramatic video captures two planes that came close to disaster on Saturday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/video-shows-planes-nearly-colliding-runway-barcelona-airport-1621162

The Need for Affordable Speed

Ever wanted to take your Lamborghini out on the track and put the pedal to the metal? Oh, you don’t own a Lamborghini, a Ferrari perhaps? No worries, there are plenty of places in the world where you can make it happen, affordably. Just to clarify my definition of “affordable,” I think that if you […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/the-need-for-affordable-speed.html

The secret code on your money

The pattern is called the EURion.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/secret-code-hiding-plain-sight-paper-money/

How to piss off an ESL teacher

Refer to our time abroad as a "year off."



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/piss-esl-teacher/

America's most spectacular places

CNN's Brandon Griggs shares some of America's most beautiful places to visit.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/07/07/nr-whitfield-griggs-50-states-50-places.cnn.html

Bikini models for your in-flight safety

Air New Zealand uses Sports Illustrated swimsuit models for their new in-flight safety video.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/07/07/newday-air-new-zealand-in-flight-safety-video-models-bikini.cnn.html

Dramatic video shows 'near miss' at Barcelona airport

Russian plane aborts landing as Argentinian aircraft taxis across runway in its path

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/spain-aviation-near-miss/index.html

15 great new paperback beach reads

Whatever your definition of "beach book" -- romance, mystery, gripping true-life-tale -- you'll find a shore thing here.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/living/paperback-beach-reads-real-simple-books/index.html

What will be the legacy of Asiana Airlines Flight 214?

It's been true since the Wright Brothers first took flight: Bad plane accidents can lead to good safety improvements.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/asiana-214-legacy/index.html

14 lessons learned in Southeast Asia

#1: Your “VIP Minibus” ride won't make you feel very important.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/14-things-youll-learn-first-time-traveler-southeast-asia/

Make Sure Your Phone Is Charged: TSA

Devices that are not able to power up at security check will not be permitted on international flights bound for the U.S.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/tsa-requires-passengers-charge-electronic-devices-flying-1620660

Flying a Round the World Award Using US Airways Miles

TPG special contributor Eric Rosen recently used his US Airways miles to book a round-trip business class award…that instead let him fly round the world. Here’s how he did it. The sweet spots in US Airways’ award chart combined with its lax routing rules make it possible to fly around the world for the same […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/flying-a-round-the-world-award-using-us-airways-miles/

If You Want to Write A Book, Go to a Boring Place

A friend is writing a book and asked me what I thought about taking a writing trip. "I’m going to Bali to write for a month." she said. Big mistake! I thought. The goal of writing a book in Bali never ends well.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/if-you-want-to-write-a-book-go-to-a-boring-place/

The economic need for change behind the (hoped for) NDC revolution

In part one of this two-part series on the progress of IATA’s New Distribution Capability we looked at technology, process and enablement. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airline-distribution-economics-NDC/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ndc-part-2

LA v NYC: Which is best for interns?

As an intern, you are the lowest of the low.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/la-vs-nyc-better-interns/

The Kings of Hong Kong Hotels

Few cities rival Hong Kong when it comes to hotels. Choices range from some of the most expensive and indulgent in the world--the city boasts two Mandarin Orientals--to dirt-cheap hostels as well as a big range of hip yet reasonable new properties in between. Here are my favorites.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/07/the-kings-of-hong-kong-hotels/

How might an online travel agency navigate airline card surcharges?

Card surcharges – nobody likes them, unless you’re the one making the money. Consumers are often frustrated when seemingly unnecessary card fees ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-agency-navigate-credit-card-surcharges/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-free-online-travel-agencies

Targeting China next as a travel metasearch brand? Be ready for the grind

Established metasearch brands including Kayak and Skyscanner are set to foray into China. It will be interesting to watch the development as ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Planning-to-step-into-China-as-a-travel-metasearch-brand-be-ready-for-the-grind/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-step-china-travel-metasearch-brand-ready-grind

History shines in America's oldest city

Sure you can wear T-shirts and shorts almost anywhere you go in St. Augustine, Florida. You wouldn't be in the Sunshine State if you couldn't.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/st-augustine-america-oldest-city/index.html

The town frozen in time by a volcano

Swallowed by lava in 1973, Iceland's answer to Pompeii has been uncovered and transformed into a new museum.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/iceland-pompeii/index.html