Seated next to a pooch on a plane? Too bad

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/seated-next-pooch-plane-bad/

Wild clouds in Bora Bora

Wide-Angle Tip If you like these kinds of shots where everything seems to be pointing towards the middle, try a wide-angle lens! I first shot this a bit tighter. It was a cool shot, but then when I put on the wide-angle everything got so much more amazing! I even sometimes forget this effect, and […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/12/wild-clouds-in-bora-bora/

I’m Giving My Readers $500 in Gift Cards, Just Leave a Comment to Enter!

Frequent Traveler University: December 5-7, Hyatt Regency Crystal City The next Frequent Traveler University, in partnership with USA Today, promises to be the biggest gathering of frequent flyers ever — topping even last April’s sold out event in Northern Virginia. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City minutes from Washington’s National […]

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Avoid Danger on the Road By Not Doing Anything Stupid!

Two years ago I wrote a really popular post on common tourist scams and a year ago I gave consolidated simple advice on how to avoid them. Some people like chance encounters on the road, and are open to ‘strangers in a strange land’ but I tend to be skeptical. If someone approaches me, offering […]

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Tropical Cyclone Hudhud Claims Its First Casualty

A 9-year-old girl dies and an 11-year-old boy goes missing, as India evacuates its eastern coast in preparation for Hudhud.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/cyclone-hudhud-update-tropical-storm-causes-first-casualty-1703410

Weekly Review: October 11, 2014

This has been one of the most exhausting travel weeks of the year for me. In the past week I've flown from Los Angeles to Seoul to Abu Dhabi to Cairo to Doha to London to Charlotte to Los Angeles. Suffice to say I'm in need of a nap. ;)

On the plus side, it was also a fruitful week in terms of sampling new premium cabin products, as I flew A380 first class on both Asiana and Qatar. That means I've flown A380 first class on every airline operating the whale-jet.

Fortunately my travel was a bit more exciting than I bargained for, so hopefully it made for an interesting week on the blog.

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Misconceptions about climate change

You'll be more illuminated about how climate change is caused after watching this video



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/13-common-misconceptions-climate-change/

What’s the Most Efficient Way to Manage Foreign Currency for a Trip?

My preferred method of getting foreign currency is to take it out of an ATM on arrival in another country. That way — even with foreign currency transaction fees — you’re getting a bank’s rate on the transaction rather than a retail rate. And I have an ATM card that doesn’t charge me foreign transaction […]

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12 Unexpected Things I Learned On My Alaska Cruise – On Shore

Lifestyle Editor Shayne Benowitz is back exploring 12 unexpected things she learned on shore in Alaska during her family cruise. For Part 1, detailing her impressions of the ship, click here. During the course of our Alaska cruise, two words kept popping into mind to describe the incredible landscape we were witnessing: majestic and mystical. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/12-unexpected-things-i-learned-on-my-alaska-cruise-on-shore/

Le Meridien Cairo Airport — WOW!

I spent 30 hours in Egypt earlier in the week, and it was eye opening. My friend Tiffany and I had layovers that overlapped by a few hours, so we hired a guide to and went to the pyramids, which was amazing.

But what I took away from Egypt more than anything is just how dire the situation is. It's surreal to go somewhere as iconic as the Pyramids of Giza and more or less have them to yourselves. Heck, they're so deserted that even half of the vendors don't bother showing up anymore.

The degree to which the revolution destroyed Egypt's tourism industry is indescribable.

Not only did I feel safe everywhere I went, but I also found everyone I interacted with to be over the top friendly. I think they kind of realize the situation they're collectively in, and are trying to do everything they can to paint a positive image.

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3000 Mile Offer Extended, a Sneak Peak at a New Seat, and Detailing the New American Miles for Test Drive Opportunity

News and notes from around the interweb: Sign up for Rocketmiles if you aren’t already a member. Their first-time booking bonus of 3000 miles in your choice of program has been extended through December 12. The site awards lots of miles for hotel bookings, but doesn’t generally earn hotel program credit when you book. I […]

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In Transit Blog: Hotel Apps Tailored to What a Guest Wants

The next generation of hotel smartphone applications is proving more powerful than the first, giving guests incentives to download them, if only for the length of their trips.

















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A Home Being Reclaimed by the Desert in Kolmanskop, Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/10/home-reclaimed-desert-kolmanskop-namibia/

JFK Airport Becomes First In US To Enhance Screening For Ebola

New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of five U.S. airports to improve its screening of travelers from West Africa.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ebola-outbreak-jfk-airport-begins-screening-travelers-west-africa-1703386

How Stingy Is American With First Class Award Space?

There's no doubt that a lot has changed in the airline industry over the past several years, especially as it pertains to award availability. With airlines actually making money flying full planes with good yields, we've continually seen less and less award space.

This is especially evident with American Airlines. Going back a few years, they were by far the best airline when it comes to releasing award space on their own flights. Whether you were looking for economy, business, or first class, they released space to most of their destinations, including Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

As I wrote about last October, AAdvantage award space has taken a sharp turn for the worse, especially for travel to Europe. At the time, there was a single date in all of 2014 with first or business class award availability at the saver level. I get that airlines are less incentivized than ever before to release award space, but that's kind of extreme. At the same time, I can't totally blame them for not releasing much award space in advance, given that those seats could otherwise be sold.

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Travel is Hard, and the Rules are Complicated: Celebrity Edition

Founding member of the Black Eyed Peas Will.i.am a.k.a William Adams can’t seem to get a handle on the myriad rules imposed by his carrier of choice, United Airlines, with whom he has a clear love-hate relationship. Back in the spring he was kicked out of a Global First lounge, because he was flying domestically. […]

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When Writing, Ask Yourself: “Why Would Anyone Want to Read this?”

From David Mitchell, the author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks: “One of the questions I always try to keep in the front of my mind is to ask why would anyone want to read this, and to try to find a positive answer for that. People’s time, if you bought it off them,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/when-writing-ask-yourself-why-would-anyone-want-to-read-this/

How to piss off a Norwegian

Suggest that Sweden is better. Or Denmark. Or Finland. But especially Sweden. We're better than them at sports and just about everything else.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/piss-norwegian/

What Are Reserve Flight Attendants?

While it's incredibly cheesy and a few years old, check out this video made by AirTran about the life of reserve flight attendants.

I can't decide whether it's more interesting or more cheesy... it's a close call.

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12 of the best Airbnbs in Stockholm

Check out 12 of our favorite Airbnbs in the Stockholm area.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/12-best-airbnbs-stockholm/