Rapid7 Testing

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from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/01/rapid7-testing/

Camera Bag Stolen in Germany and… New April Lightroom Presets, Live!

April Lightroom Presets, only $2.50 instead of $5 The monthly tradition continues with my Lightroom Presets! I hope you have enjoyed the previous month packs, and here comes a funky-fresh one! Daily Photo – Amazing Cologne I loved everything about Cologne… except for my train ride back to Dusseldorf. My whole camera bag was stolen! […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/04/01/camera-bag-stolen-in-germany-and-new-april-lightroom-presets-live/

Are loyalty programs a fool’s game?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-a-scam/are-loyalty-programs-a-fools-game/

Sand Dunes in Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/03/31/sand-dunes-in-namibia/

21 unreal Instagrams of Australia

Oh Australia. Exceptional food, vast beaches, sunshine, and a population of very good-looking people. Need more reasons to pack up and move down under? Here's 21 of them:



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Seville Journal: Pillars of Holy Week Processions Put Teamwork and Brawn on Display

Costaleros are the hidden but indispensable elements of the Easter celebrations that take place across Spain, especially in Seville.

















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50 Million Bonus Points, Discounted Hawaii Awards, and My Heart Stopped for a Moment.

News and notes from around the interweb: Discounted United awards to Hawaii Bonus for points transfers into Aeroplan. Unfortunately Membership Rewards transfers aren’t eligible. Starwood transfers are, though — 80,000 Starpoints would yield 125,000 Aeroplan points instead of the usual 100,000. How to make my heart stop: This came into my email inbox: Fortunately this […]



from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/31/50-million-bonus-points-discounted-hawaii-awards-and-my-heart-stopped-for-a-moment/

Rad female free climbers video

In the Verdon Gorge — the birthplace of modern sport climbing — free climbers Caroline George and Katie Lambert show us how it's done.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/watch-two-exceptional-women-show-beauty-modern-climbing/

On traveling India as a woman

On average, 93 women are raped in India every day.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/4-uncomfortable-truths-traveling-woman-india/

16 amazing photos of Sweden

With 85% of Sweden's 9.7 million inhabitants living in urban areas, large amounts of wilderness areas across the country attract photographers and outdoor adventurers throughout the year, even in the cold winter months:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/16-places-swedes-rather-keep/

Separating Credit Card Myth From Fact

There are so many myths out there about credit cards that it is natural for the subject to be a confusing one. If you are a novice on the topic (and perhaps even if you are not) it is extremely important to be able to separate myths from facts to make sure you are benefiting […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/separating-myth-from-fact-regarding-credit-cards.html

Brilliant Texas skies [photos]

Amazing. If you're in Texas, look up:



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Wyndham New Program Starts May 11: Drops Price of Award Nights By As Much As 70%

It seems like hotel programs have been incentivizing booking low end hotels — keeping those cheap, making the points cost even cheaper than before — while pricing top end awards astronomically. We’ve seen massive ‘category creep’ at Marriott. Two years ago Hilton increased the price of their top awards as much as 90%. Hyatt created […]

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What Cheryl Strayed Can Teach Us

I recently had the honor and pleasure of hosting an onstage conversation with author Cheryl Strayed at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. The ensuing evening resounded with rich and layered lessons, but here are three that have continued to reverberate within me ever since.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/31/wild-movie-book-cheryl-strayed/

Ten Movies That Have Inspired Me to Travel

The beautiful scenery, the zany adventures – movies make me want to travel! Here’s a list, in no particular order, of the movies that inspire me to get out and see the world. 1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade You can probably include all the Indiana Jones movies on this list, but this one […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/ten-movies-that-have-inspired-me-to-travel.html

Signs you're a local in the Outback

You don't freak out when you see a cane toad the size of a small dog. You simply step around it and carry on:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/12-signs-youre-true-local-outback/

Up To 60% Bonus On Purchased American AAdvantage Miles

Only days after the AAdvantage & Dividend Miles programs merged, American is back with a great bonus on buying miles.

Through April 30, 2015, American AAdvantage is offering up to 60,000 AAdvantage bonus miles when you buy miles.

The size of your mileage bonus varies based on how many miles you buy, and maxes out at 60%. The tiers are as follows:

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April 2015 Desktop Wallpaper

This month’s image is of a hillside in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 1920×1200 | 1920×1080 | 1600×1200 | 1680×1050 | 1600×900 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 iPad | iPhone 6 | iPhone 6 Plus | iPhone 5 | iPhone 4 2560×1600 (MacBook Retina 13″) | 2880×1800 (MacBook Retina 15″)



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/03/31/april-2015-desktop-wallpaper/

Air France FlyingBlue June/July Promo Awards — Up To 50% Off

One of the best uses of Air France/KLM FlyingBlue miles is booking their Promo Awards. FlyingBlue publishes these every month, and they offer 25-50% off select award tickets on Air France and KLM metal. Back in the day Promo Awards would consistently be for 50% off and would have a good number of options in business class, though unfortunately they’ve devalued the program somewhat since then, and the discounts now vary.

However, there are still some great values to be had. FlyingBlue just published their latest Promo Awards. These are valid for bookings made between April 1 and April 30, 2015, and for travel between June 1 and July 31, 2015. This set of Promo Awards is pretty average, I'd say. For a bit of context, check out the other recent Promo Awards:

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Hey Chris, what the #$** did you do with your site?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/from-the-trenches/hey-chris-what-the-did-you-do-with-your-site/

T Magazine: Soho House Lets the Public in With Turkish Baths

The members-only club will unveil two hammams in its new Istanbul location, established in a 19th-century mansion.

















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Can I Do Better Through Orbitz Rewards?

This may come as a surprise to some, but not every frugal traveler is loyal to just one travel brand. In fact, many travelers hold a number of different allegiances across multiple programs, all for different reasons. From award availability to free Wi-Fi in hotel rooms, membership in multiple rewards programs can pay off before […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/can-i-do-better-through-orbitz-rewards.html

NY State bans travel to Indiana

We love how a major state government is standing up for the rights of Americans:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/us-states-banning-travel-indiana-support-lgbt-community/

New Safety Concerns: Should You Fly Thailand’s Airlines?

The International Civil Aviation Organization has “significant safety concerns” about Thailand’s aviation regulator‘s standards (not about Thailand’s airlines). ICAO, a UN agency, informed governments around the world about its designation of Thailand as a “significant safety concern” on March 20. ICAO’s designation came after it determined that the “corrective action plan” submitted by the Department […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/31/new-safety-concerns-should-you-fly-thailands-airlines/

Things to do in Mexico City

If you are feeling sad, head to the market. You will find yourself in a sea of colours that will lift your mood, no matter how much you try to resist:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-things-can-mexico-city-get-sadness/

DISGUSTING: NYPD Officer Loses It On Uber Driver

There's a cringe-worthy video making the rounds of an undercover NYPD officer verbally assaulting an UberX driver in New York City (this video contains strong language, so is not suitable for work). The video was taken and uploaded by the passenger -- here's the description:

"Police abuse of Uber driver in New York City. In an unmarked car, the policeman was allegedly attempting to park without using his blinker at a green light. (His reverse lights weren't on. Likely double parked without hazards on.) The Uber driver pulled around and gestured that he should use his blinker, casually and non-offensively, and kept driving us. The policeman aggressively pulls up behind us and this is what happens.

(This occurred just before 2pm on the West side of Manhattan, in police precinct 6, on March 30th, 2015. The officer did not identify himself, but he had a New York license plate: GSS 8891)"

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11 fairy-tale images of Bulgaria

"Bulgaria to me conjures fairytale images of abandoned castles, meadows, and ice-covered lakes."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/11-images-bulgaria-look-like-picked-fairytale/

How to See Alaska For Free

As the credit card rewards enthusiast of the family, I get a lot of questions about random travel itineraries all over the United States and abroad. In some cases, my family members and friends just want to get away for a weekend in a hotel room somewhere – anywhere. But in other cases, they have […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/how-to-see-alaska-for-free.html

Packing Essentials

It doesn’t take me long to pack for most trips. I typically bring the same clothes and “stuff” with me no matter my destination or purpose of travel. Sure, there’s some variance—a warmer scarf depending on season, or a nicer jacket depending on what kind of meetings I have on the other side.On average, it takes me twenty minutes. No more, no less. If I’m doing laundry and sorting through the mail while packing, the whole process might take up to an hour, but that's the cost of multitasking.The greatest challenge is indecision. Do I want two pairs of jeans? (Usually just one, but I waver.) Do I need to bring my bathing suit? (I don’t swim often, and when I do I can wear my running shorts.)



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/packing-essentials/

What nationality is your anger? [QUIZ]

Our latest quiz: what nationality are you most like when you're angry?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/nationality-anger-quiz/

Are Thailand’s Airlines Unsafe?

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently completed an audit of Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority, during which they found some troubling policies.

Via Reuters:

"One aviation source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters that significant safety concerns had been uncovered during an audit of Thailand's civil aviation authority by the Montréal-based International Civil Aviation Organization.

The source said the ICAO's concerns revolved around the issue of operator certificates to carriers by the Thai authority. While the ICAO cannot "downgrade" states, its audits identify concerns that could lead countries to take steps such as banning flights."

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/31/are-thailands-airlines-unsafe/

Fear, Risk and Travel

Last week 17 tourists were killed by gunmen in Tunisia. You probably heard about it as it was all over the news. You probably remember the case of Natalee Holloway who disappeared in 2005 in Aruba. You remember it because it was all over the news. Every year there are one or two news stories [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/03/31/fear-risk-and-travel/

20 signs you're from Lithuania

Basketball is your second (if not first) religion. And you can survive the big fat Lithuanian wedding!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/20-signs-born-raised-lithuania/

New York Police Officer Unleashes Rant on Uber Driver

There’s a video going around of an incident yesterday in New York where a police officer unleashes a rant on an Uber driver (“How long have you been in this country? … The only reason you’re not in handcuffs and going to jail .. is because I have things to do.. because you’re not important […]

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Apparently You Can Earn Bonus Miles For Dining — Who Knew?!

I'll be the first to admit I'm not as "hardcore" in this hobby as I used to be. That's partly because I have more going on in my life now than when I was 16.

Back in the day I would go out of my way to earn bonus miles for virtually every purchase. $5 online purchase? I would spend 15 minutes trying to decide which shopping portal to go through. Over time I've kind of included the value of time in deciding whether or not to take advantage of various opportunities to generate miles.

As many of you probably know, most of the major airlines offer bonus miles for dining at select restaurants through Rewards Network.

Basically you register your credit card, and then for dining at select restaurants you earn 3-5 bonus miles per dollar spent (and sometimes there are promotions on top of that).

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A Postcard From Colombia’s Final Frontier

In the course of researching where I wanted to go in Colombia, the place I looked forward to visiting most was the Guajira Peninsula, a vast, arid desert that juts out into the Caribbean Sea like a fisted forearm.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/31/a-postcard-from-colombias-final-frontier/

World's tallest hotel planned for Swiss village

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/31/travel/tallest-hotel-switzerland/index.html

7 myths about living in South Korea

Think Korea has space-age technology? Not true. Well, not totally true.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/7-total-misconceptions-living-south-korea/

Chase Extends the IHG Limited-Time Offer!

It happens occasionally, and I wish I knew why a bank will extend a limited-time offer. Chase just did so with the IHG 70K sign-up bonus offer. At times, these sort of extensions make bloggers look like we don’t have the most current info, but in fact, the banks just don’t tell us! I guess […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/chase-extends-the-ihg-limited-time-offer.html

Preventing pilot murder-suicide: A question of trust? Or government oversight?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/solving-pilot-suicide-a-job-for-intrusive-government-regulation/

20 signs you're from the Pacific NW

You’re a coffee snob and a water snob...and you're seriously tired of hearing the word hipster. Yep, you're from the Pacific Northwest!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/20-signs-born-raised-pacific-northwest/

70,000 Point IHG Rewards Club Visa Offer Extended Through May 31: Time to Jump on It?

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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IHG Rewards Club Credit Card 70K Sign-Up Bonus Extended Through May 31, 2015

In early March I wrote about the 70,000 point sign-up bonus on the IHG® Rewards Club Select Credit Card, which was only supposed to be available through March 31, 2015. Well, it's worth noting that this sign-up bonus has now been extended through May 31, 2015.

The card offers a 70,000 point sign-up bonus after spending $1,000 within three months of account opening, provided you haven’t received the bonus in the past 24 months. The annual fee on the card is $49, though it’s waived the first year.

As a reminder, this is one of the most compelling hotel credit cards out there. While I don't value it that much for everyday spend, it's a card I'm holding onto long term. Why?

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5 Hidden Travel Budget Busters (and How to Avoid Them)

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"Hidden" travel costs can seem pretty minor but, over the course of even a one-week trip, can really add up. Katie Hammel reveals a few tips to get around them.

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Park Hyatt New York Finally Making Reward Night Reservations Consistently Available

The Park Hyatt New York was one of the most anticipated hotel openings last year. A new luxury property in New York, you can expect to pay a minimum in the high $600s per night on prepaid rates when the hotel expects to be relatively empty. It’s a Hyatt Gold Passport category 7 hotel, meaning […]

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Alibaba launches Alitrip into hotel IT solutions space

Alibaba Group has made the first big announcement regarding its standalone travel business alitrip.com, and it’s all about “hotel of the future.” ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/alibaba-launches-alitrip-into-hotel-it-solutions-space/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alibaba-launches-alitrip-into-hotel-it-solutions-space

6 signs your dad is Swedish

You’re perfectly happy spending entire days playing board games:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/6-signs-raised-swedish-dad/

Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class A330 Hong Kong To Jakarta

My flight was departing from Hong Kong at 4:05PM, so I got to the airport at 2:45PM. I was already issued my boarding pass in Chicago a couple of days prior, so proceeded directly to immigration and security, which took about 15 minutes.

I briefly stopped by Cathay Pacific's First Class "The Wing" Lounge, which I had access to thanks to my oneworld Emerald status. I had a couple of glasses of champagne, and then at around 3:30PM headed to my departure gate.

My flight was departing from the far end of the concourse, so by the time I got to the gate at around 3:45PM they were on final boarding call, and I was among the last people aboard.

I was curious to try Cathay Pacific's new regional business class. I've flown their old regional business class many times, which basically consists of rather tired but comfortable recliner seats, which are marginally more comfortable than domestic first class within the US.

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Venice's sink or swim moment

The city of palazzos and cathedrals has been slowly sinking since Casanova canoodled down its canals. But, the Italians have a plan.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/travel/the-wonder-list-venice-bill-weir/index.html

Sneaking Up on Spring Bok in South Africa

Sometimes I am inclined to sit and reflect upon the goals for adulthood that I had as a…



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/sneaking-up-on-spring-bok-in-south-africa/

How to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to a Single Account

Flexible rewards points are the foundation of a smart frugal travel plan. The ideal currency offers the ability to redeem points across multiple loyalty programs and also at a cash value. Pay the cash price or pay the points price — you pick which one is the most favorable and book it. The only problem […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/how-to-transfer-chase-ultimate-rewards-to-a-single-account.html