Mini City Guide: Santiago, Chile

I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path… those obscure places that are just waiting to be explored by real travelers? Our new “Mini City Guides” are here to uncover those gems, and…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/mini-city-guide-santiago-chile/

How Much Cash Should I Take on Vacation?

To answer this question, I turn to the character Raymond Babbitt (portrayed by Dustin Hoffman) in the movie Rain Man: About $100. I hate cash; the only time I don’t hate it is in one of two circumstances: It is the only method of payment accepted It provides a greater discount than the benefits received […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/how-much-cash-should-i-take-on-vacation.html

Admit it, you don’t care what the TSA does to you anymore!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/admit-dont-care-tsa-anymore/

How did I find awesome spots in Thailand?

New Video: How did I find awesome spots in Thailand? I made this video that shows how I used Stuck On Earth (free app!) to find some cool spots. This video might show you some stuff about Stuck On Earth that you don’t know too! BTW, we just updated all versions. There seems to be […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/09/how-did-i-find-awesome-spots-in-thailand/

Boats in Cinque Terre, Italy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/08/boats-cinque-terre-italy/

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…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-v/

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.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/people-jump-bridge-bosnia/

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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