January 2, 2015

Kentucky Plane Crash Claims 4 Lives, 7-Year-Old Survives

A small Piper PA-34 aircraft had lost contact with air traffic controllers soon after its pilot reported engine problems.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/plane-crash-kentucky-kills-4-people-7-year-old-girl-survives-walks-away-call-help-1772566

Two 'Large Objects' Found In Flight 8501 Search

Indonesian officials are deploying a remote-operated vehicle to capture the images of the objects found in the Java Sea.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-sonar-detects-2-large-objects-java-sea-remote-operated-vehicle-1772556

Adventure to Antarctica – Day 1, Digging out an ice-house!

Big News! I have no photos today, but I wanted to tell you on the blog that I’m headed to Antarctica for two weeks! I’m very excited, and I’ll be sure to share all the hi-rez photos right here! I’m starting the trip by driving from Queenstown to Christchurch then getting on a US Military […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/03/adventure-to-antarctica-day-1-digging-out-an-ice-house/

What do travelers really want this year?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/travelers-really-want-year/

Here’s the Best Travel Tips and Tricks You Shouldn’t Miss…

Here are the best travel tips and tricks, the highlights of View from the Wing posts from December. Last month I collated the best travel tips from November. Before that I summarized the very best travel posts from October, here’s the best travel posts from September, and from August. In July I offered the most […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/heres-best-travel-tips-tricks-shouldnt-miss/

New Zealand Glaciers Ebb and Tour Guides Play Catch-Up

With winter weather more unpredictable in many parts of the world, companies offering tours through ice and snow find an uneven effect on business.

















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Happy Anniversary, Baby: Credit Cards that Are Worth the Annual Fee

Previously, I’ve explained when an annual fee is worth paying. Reasons include annual freebies, elite status, bonus points, statement credits and travel perks. There are several credit cards that meet these criteria and offer long-term benefits that are worth the annual fee: Barclay Arrival Plus Card. The Arrival Plus card has a permanent place in […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/happy-anniversary-baby-credit-cards-that-are-worth-the-annual-fee.html

What Are the World’s Busiest Airports? #7, 10, 16, and 23 Will Shock You!

Point Me to the Plane writes that Dubai has overtaken London Heathrow as the world’s busiest airport.. for international passengers. Full calendar year 2014 data isn’t in yet, but looking at 2013 data Dubai doesn’t actually come close to Heathrow in total passengers. Heathrow was the world’s third-busiest airport with 72 million passengers and Dubai […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/worlds-busiest-airports-7-10-16-23-will-shock/

In Transit Blog: In Georgia, a Weekend of TV Highlights

The Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia will have a Classic TV Weekend, with Jerry Mathers as the Beaver.

















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Flying Coach: Parody Trailer

Check it out... hah!


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/flying-coach-parody-trailer/

Win a KLM Dream Trip, Ski in Minnesota, Relax in Puerto Rico

Check out the week in travel contests and sweepstakes for your chance to win a chance to see the TreeFort Music Festival in Idaho, your dream trip from KLM, a $1,000 airfare travel voucher, a Minnesota ski trip or a luxury getaway to Puerto Rico. Win a Trip to the TreeFort Music Festival in Idaho […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/01/win-a-klm-dream-trip-ski-in-minnesota-relax-in-puerto-rico/

There’s No Place Like Homes

Considering finally skipping hotels? Three vacationers explain what to expect if you crash at someone else’s house.

















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Home Exchange 101

Lending your home in exchange for someone else’s is kind to your budget and offers a chance to act like a local.

















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A Primer in House Sitting

House sitters, aided by websites that connect them with strangers who are planning vacations, find that a vagabond lifestyle isn’t so bad.

















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A Crash Course in Airbnb

Tired of generic motels, a family tried the vacation-rental website and had memorable, if not always cozy, experiences.

















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Earn 5x at Grocery Stores and Starbucks Through March

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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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/earn-5x-grocery-stores-starbucks-march/

2015 resolutions for social change

"Question what you think you know…and then question it again." Writer Juliana Bilowich explores six New Year's resolutions for the globally minded.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/6-new-years-resolutions-take-enact-social-change/

A Prairie Prologue in Nebraska

The author Jim Harrison recalls a teenage trip to the Sand Hills, which foretold the novels he would write years later.

















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So you think you’re an airline expert?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/think-youre-airline-expert/

The Best Time to Cruise by Destination

While it is relatively easy to determine where you want to cruise, it can be a little harder to determine when is the best time to cruise to a destination. Naturally, the best time to cruise in Alaska might not be the best time to cruise in the Caribbean. Fortunately, Travel + Leisure has recently […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/the-best-time-to-cruise-by-destination.html

2014: A Year In Photography

2014 was another landmark year for me in terms of travel and photography. In February, I was named the Travel Photographer of the Year by the North American Travel Journalists Association. In April, I was named the Travel Photographer of the Year by the Central States Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers. In [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/02/2014-year-photography/

In Transit Blog: A Royal Ride in Portugal

A luxury vessel built for the queen of England is now cruising the Douro River in Portugal.

















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How to annoy someone from Virginia

Talk shit on Thomas Jefferson or associate us with West Virginia, and the results won't be pretty, says Ross Ruffing.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/piss-someone-virginia/

How to keep your NY resolutions

"To all you resolved language learners out there, hoping to make 2015 the year you finally reach your language-learning goals, I’d like to offer a bit of guidance in making your New Year’s resolutions and actually keeping them."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/keep-new-years-resolution-around-language-learning/

Earning Big Miles for Checking and Investment Accounts

Earn miles for investment account funding and for your checking account. While BankDirect reduced mileage-earning for checking accounts that hold over $50,000, I’ve been a BankDirect checking account customer since July 2003, and I use it as a checking account. It is not an investment account that pays a rate of return in miles rather […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/earning-big-miles-checking-investment-accounts/

Lies about moving to Portland, OR

"I am not a hipster" and six other lies you tell yourself when you move to Portland, Oregon.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-lies-tell-move-portland-oregon/

British Airways 50,000 Sign Up Bonus with No Annual Fee

For the past several months, the British Airways Visa card from Chase has been at or near the top of my list of the best travel credit card offers. While this card is generally solid, it got a boost recently because Chase was waiving the $95 annual fee for the first year. That added incentive […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/01/british-airways-50000-sign-up-bonus-with-no-annual-fee/

Earn 5x Points At Grocery Stores This Quarter

One of the most valuable no annual fee credit cards is the Chase Freedom®, thanks to the fact that it offers 5% cash back in select rotating quarterly categories.


In December the quarterly bonus categories for 2015 were leaked, which include the following:


-- January through March: grocery stores, movie theaters, and Starbucks

-- April through June: restaurants and more

-- July through September: gas stations and more

-- October through December: Amazon and more


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/earn-5x-points-grocery-stores-quarter/

What cooks think of your lunch order

Tomato soup & grilled cheese: You're a kindergarten teacher who spends too much time thinking about coloring books and the ABCs.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/cooks-actually-think-lunch-order/

Report: Chinese taxi-hailing app Kuaidi Dache raises $700M+

Chinese taxi-hailing app Kuaidi Dache, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, is reported to have closed a Series D round of financing worth ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/report-chinese-taxi-hailing-app-kuaidi-dache-raises-700m/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=report-chinese-taxi-hailing-app-kuaidi-dache-raises-700m

Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Bangkok – Singapore and Louis Tavern CIP Lounge

Must-read Earlier Installments: Singapore, Cathay, and Qantas First Class.. Some of the Best Meals of My Life, and a Tour of Hyatts in Bangkok, Singapore, and Sydney Inside the New Oneworld Lounge at LAX’s Tom Bradley International TerminalCathay Pacific First Class, Los Angeles – Hong Kong Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Class Lounge, Hong Kong […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/review-cathay-pacific-business-class-bangkok-singapore-louis-tavern-cip-lounge/

Where to swim w/ whale sharks [PICs]

The planet's largest fish is known to be gentle with divers. Here are 11 places you can swim with them.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-places-to-swim-with-whale-sharks-pics/

On Tap: Shedding Light on Irish Stout

“There’s a lot more to the Irish stout than what’s offered in a pint of Guinness,” says The World Atlas of Beer co-author Stephen Beaumont. And where you are in Ireland determines what beer you drink.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/02/on-tap-shedding-light-on-irish-stout/

Saudia To Introduce Gender Segregation On Flights

Saudia is already arguably the airline that most closely adheres to Islamic practices, between their onboard prayer room, lack of alcohol/pork, travel prayer before takeoff, etc.


But it looks like they're about to take things one step further. Via rt.com:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/saudia-introduce-gender-segregation-flights/

Checking Your Bank Accounts Will Not Make More Money

Seems obvious, right? We wouldn’t expect that driving past the gym will make us any healthier. But when it comes to money, those of us who are self-employed tend to spend a lot of time on activities that do nothing to help the bottom line, either directly or indirectly. I don’t just mean “administrative work,”…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/checking-your-bank-accounts-will-not-make-more-money/

Delta.com Makes Award Booking Even Easier With Online Support for Two New Partners to Asia!

Delta now allows one-way awards


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/delta-com-makes-award-booking-even-easier-online-support-two-new-partners-asia/

Plane Veers Off Runway At Scottish Airport, Injuring 4

The plane, with 25 passengers and three crew members on board, was reportedly caught in strong crosswinds.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/plane-veers-runway-scotlands-stornoway-airport-injuring-4-1772050

Italy's 'spiritual' cave hotels

They've been refuges for pilgrims, prostitutes and peasants. Now Italy's cave hotels offer a more upscale escape from modern life.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/02/travel/italy-spiritual-hotels/index.html