Which Hilton Card is the Most Rewarding?

No other hotel loyalty program has as many co-branded credit cards as Hilton HHonors. Not only are there four co-branded cards, but cardholders can transfer Hawaiian and Virgin Atlantic points to Hilton at a 1:1.5. At one point, before the 2013 devaluation, people were picking up every card and combining the sign-up bonuses for AXON/Glon […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/which-hilton-card-earns-is-the-most-rewarding.html

T Magazine: The Half-Century-Long Renovation of Rundale Palace, the Versailles of Latvia

Restoring the 54-room, 18th-century manse to its former glory has been one man’s life-long labor of love.

















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6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume V

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. Interview with David Foster Wallace — “Somehow we’ve allowed the culture to teach us that the point of living is to get as much as you can and experience as much pleasure as you…



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5 insane drinking games

The game of Jiuling is about 3,200 years old, making it the world’s oldest drinking game and the Chinese the forefathers of competition drinking.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/5-insane-drinking-games-around-world/

Why Is My Credit Score Constantly Dropping?

The image included in this post is a snapshot and history of my FICO credit scores across the three major credit bureaus…and they’re all on a constant decline. While credit bureaus don’t publish the exact math on how credit scores are calculated, they do give us some guidance on what makes up a credit score…and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-is-my-credit-score-constantly-dropping.html

The Mostar Bridge Diving Competition

The 46-year old diving competition would be amazing to watch.



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T Magazine: On Fishers Island, N.Y., Summertime Style and Flavors Run in the Family

On the 9-mile-long stretch of sand off the North Fork of Long Island, two fashionable young sisters have launched a canned spiked lemonade and a chic boutique (right next door to their mother’s new gourmet market).

















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Flight Reviews: Myanmar Domestic Flights On Mann Yadnarapon and KBZ Airlines

So far in his series about his round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen has written about his tips for visiting Myanmar and his experiences in the country’s largest city, Yangon, as well as tips for planning domestic travel within Myanmar. Today he reviews the flights he took to the other destinations he visited in […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/flight-reviews-myanmar-domestic-flights-on-mann-yadnarapon-and-kbz-airlines/

Bites: Restaurant Report: The Raeburn in Edinburgh

This spot, opened in March in the currently trendy neighborhood of Stockbridge, serves familiar favorites jazzed up with a few modern touches.

















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Explorer: The Magic of Swimming on Martha’s Vineyard

A celebration of the island’s aquatic riches.

















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Restoring Acadia’s Trails

Work crews follow the steps of trail blazers to revive scenic paths of Acadia National Park in Maine.

















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Cultured Traveler: Seeing Mexico City, Guided by Architects

A pair of Mexico's starchitects lead a selective tour of the capital's buildings, including some of their own design.

















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In Transit Blog: A Cooking Tour in Southern Turkey

Culinary Backstreets is offering its first multi-day trip with a three-day food tour of Gaziantep in southern Turkey.

















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When it comes to travel advice, who can you trust?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/comes-travel-advice-can-trust/

Finding her grandson after 36 years

Estela de Carlotto is president of Grandmothers of Plaza del Mayo, a human rights group who search for children "disappeared” during Argentina’s Dirty War.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/finding-stolen-grandson-36-years/