Footsteps: Freud’s City, From Couch to Cafes

Visiting Vienna, Freud’s longtime home, 75 years after his death.

















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The Getaway: Group Adventures, With a Sense of Play

Travel games, you may call them, are becoming increasingly popular, taking travelers off the lounge chair and into interactions with other guests and with the destinations themselves.

















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The Two Newest — and Best — Amex Points Tools

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, and cash back (and currencies that can be converted into the same). Back in March I spoke with David Rabkin, American Express Senior Vice President of consumer lending, about […]

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See NYC in slow motion

Tim Sessler's short film, Streets, is an incredible take on life in New York, with everything slowed down to super slow motion in a captivating manner.



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Giveaway: Color Cloud Hammock

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! **Note: Today is the last day to pre-order bundles for The Happiness of Pursuit** Several years ago, three nomadic adventurers started a small business making and selling hammocks. The hammocks have since gone global, with sightings in more than 40 countries and all 7 continents. I love…



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Volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea

A volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea, blasting ash tens of thousands of feet into the sky. CNN's Mari Ramos explains.

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Airlines: Saving lives with trashed leather

Southwest Airlines has enough surplus leather to fill the Empire State Building. The airline is using it to save Africa.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/29/travel/airlines-saving-lives-with-trashed-leather/index.html

Down 60%, eDreams Odiego shares try to escape post-IPO nightmare

April’s initial public offering for eDreams Odiego quickly became a nightmare when the online travel agency conglomerate declared a profit loss soon ...



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How do I keep my miles and points from expiring?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/keep-miles-points-expiring/

Southwest reveals Listening Center, joining airline push towards real-time comms

Southwest Airlines has joined the ranks of carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Airlines that have dedicated social media listening outposts. Southwest Airlines ...



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Update: On Flights, Reclining Seats and Rage

Two recent incidents on airline flights have prompted debate about whether passengers have a right to recline their seats.

















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3 places altered by climate change

The planet's already experiencing irreversible effects of climate change. Natural wonders, major cities, and cultural icons are all at risk.



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Inspirato to open physical experience centers to promote luxury rentals

In a real-time marketing twist, luxury vacation rental company Inspirato has opened a series of “experience centers” in high-end malls around the ...



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The City of Taormina, Sicily

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/28/city-taormina-sicily-2/

Everyday Economics: Readers Continue Argument Over Airline Reclining

Of the commenters who specifically mentioned the Knee Defender in the initial article, 68 percent said the device should be outlawed.

















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