September 9, 2014

22 signs you're an expat in China

You’ve run out of BS answers to the question: “So you think you'll stay forever?”



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/22-signs-youre-legit-expat-china/

The World’s Cheapest Award Tickets (Just 1500 Miles) — And How to Get Even Those Miles Free!

air berlin’s topbonus — a program in which you can earn miles regularly free or cheap — has discounted economy awards — specific routes on sale for as little as 1500 points one-way. Over 500 city pairs are on sale, both long haul and short haul. You must book by September 14 for the current […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/09/worlds-cheapest-award-ticketss-just-1500-miles/

Get your heads around marketing and ecommerce trends (as uncovered in search volumes)

At the beginning of 2014, we rounded up some trends and predictions for the year in digital marketing and ecommerce. I thought ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/ecommerce-trends-from-search-terms/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marketing-ecommerce-trends-revealed-search-volumes

Colorado's backcountry from the air

Aerial footage from several areas around Colorado, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder Flatirons, and Mount of the Holy Cross. Enjoy!



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/colorado-backcountry-youve-never-seen/

Flight Delay Reasons That Make You Shake Your Head

I'm not having the "luckiest" couple of travel weeks. In the past 10 days I've collectively had 16 hours of flight delays (first a four hour delay before a Philadelphia to Toronto flight, then a two hour delay before an Abu Dhabi to New York flight, then a four hour delay before a Chicago to Las Vegas flight, and now finally a four hour delay before a Las Vegas to Los Angeles flight).


In the past 10 days I've collectively experienced more delays than in the previous two years combined.


Last night I was trying to standby for an earlier flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles (actually a later flight, but it was less delayed than my earlier flight).


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/09/09/flight-delay-reasons-that-make-you-shake-your-head/

Old meets new in medieval city

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco's oldest city Fes is working to maintain its ancient traditions.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/international/2014/09/08/spc-inside-africa-fes-morocco-a.cnn.html

WWII pilot, 99, reunited with historic plane

An American and a Chinese vet, the only surviving pilots of the wartime China National Aviation Corp, celebrate at a reunion after an historic flight of a Douglas C-47.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/08/travel/dc3-c-47-world-war-ii-plane-reunited-with-pilot/index.html

Lifemiles Eliminates Their Online Shopping Portal

Avianca’s LifeMiles has ‘discontinued’ their online shopping portal. Our e-store has been disabled, we regret any inconvenience this may cause. If you have transactions that are pending, these will be credited once the stores approve purchases and miles to be credited. If you have any further queries please write to soporte@lifemiles.com I’m surprised to see […]


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Museums next up as Baidu Eye jumps on board wearables bandwagon

Search giant Baidu is looking at museums as one potential service for its Baidu Eye wearable device which was unveiled last week. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/baidu-eye-wearable-devices/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museums-next-baidu-eye-jumps-aboard-wearables-bandwagon

'Gone With the Wind:' Frankly, we still give a damn

Like her green curtain dress, Scarlett O'Hara may be slightly tattered and worn, but she refuses to become a relic of the past. An exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center marks the 75th anniversary of the making of the 1939 movie classic "Gone With the Wind."





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/09/travel/gone-with-the-wind-exhibit-75th-anniversary/index.html

Ancillary revenue bible available in full, but where are the tech providers?

The 2014 CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks Company sings a familiar tune to the research released yearly since 2007 – ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airline-merchandising-ancillary-revenue/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ancillary-revenue-bible-available-full-tech-providers

Hey, Everyone: The Book Is Out! I’m On the Road!

The day has come! Live from New York City, I'm somewhat happy incredibly thrilled to publish my new book, The Happiness of Pursuit. This book represents the culmination of a ten-year odyssey to every country in the world—but it doesn't end there. As I approached the end of the journey, I spent two additional years researching and interviewing other people who have undertaken a quest.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/hey-everyone-the-book-is-out/

25 beautiful Thai temples

There are an estimated 40,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand, many of them open to visitors.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/25-thailands-beautiful-temples/

Moving beyond the basics with a mobile device

DEVICES: Just developing an application or a web service which renders nicely on a device is no longer enough – travel brands ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-device-beyond-basics/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moving-beyond-mobile-device

Lake Baikal Turning Into A Swamp, Ecologists Warn

The dumping of liquid waste and pollutants into the world's largest freshwater lake has been identified as the root cause of the problem.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/lake-baikal-worlds-largest-freshwater-body-turning-swamp-ecologists-say-1682512