Thai Government Initiative Cracks Down on Bad Thai Food Around the World

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was so bothered by the state of Thai food around the world that she raised the issue at a Cabinet meeting. She has since been deposed by a military coup but her work lives on. The Thai Delicious Committee was formed and it is rolling out a new robot that […]

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IHG Rewards Club Bonus On Purchased Points

Through October 31, 2014, IHG Rewards Club is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased points.

The cost to purchase points varies based on how many you purchase, as follows:

-- 1,000 – 10,000 points for $13.50 per 1,000 points

-- 11,000 – 25,000 points for $12.50 per 1,000 points

-- 26,000 – 60,000 points for $11.50 per 1,000 points

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October 2014 Desktop Wallpaper

This month’s image is of Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta. 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 2560×1600 (MacBook Retina 13?) | 2880×1800 (MacBook Retina 15″)



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/01/october-2014-desktop-wallpaper/

In Transit Blog: In Berlin, a Market Focuses on Food and Community

The historic Markthalle Neun in Berlin has a number of food events, including a wide-ranging festival this week.

















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T Magazine: A Chic New Hotel Opens in Fez, Morocco

Hotel Sahrai, with its elegant design and Givenchy spa, cements the historic city as a destination.

















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Startup pitch: TourDigger is a new tours-and-activities marketplace

New Ottawa-based startup Tourdigger.com, a B2C aggregator of tours and activities in about a thousand cities worldwide, is off to a strong ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-tourdigger/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-tourdigger

Hong Kong Protests Could Affect 'Golden Week' Tourism, Retail Sales

Safety concerns over Hong Kong's ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations could scare away would-be tourists.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/hong-kong-protests-could-affect-golden-week-tourism-retail-sales-1697989

Travel Challenge: Dallas

Weather in the 70s and not too much humidity in October? I’ll take it. This travel challenge is similar to one my brother and I are doing next month as we head to Six Flags for some amusement and frights at Six Flags over Dallas and Fright Fest 2014. He’s traveling from Boston, while I’m […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/travel-challenge-dallas.html

Drone video of Occupy Central

Occupy Central has already seen a sit-in protest of over 13,000 students.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/eye-opening-drone-footage-occupy-centrals-protests-hong-kong/

Possible Second US Ebola Patient Being Monitored

Health officials are monitoring everyone who came into close contact with the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/possible-second-us-ebola-patient-being-monitored-dallas-1697995

American Express Eliminating Threshold Bonus on Their Premier Rewards Gold Card… Next Year

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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Earn Mobile Bonuses From Your Computer

Many travel related companies now offer incentives or promotions for booking travel using your smartphone.

-- Through November 16, Club Carlson will give you 3000 bonus points for booking via their app.

-- Ben reports that HotelUpgrade will get you special perks, including on corporate and AAA rates, but only if you book via their app.

-- Hilton and SPG often offer bonus points during their promotions for booking via the app.

-- National gives 75 bonus points towards their One Two Free promo

-- etc.

The reason for this requirement is fairly simple – these companies want to change your behavior. They want you to think of them and launch their app when you are making last minute plans from the road. It is a very lucrative market and they want to be a fingertip away. And they are willing to buy their way into your thought process.

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The Getaway: Finding Your Travel Tribe

Which review site speaks to who you are as a traveler?

















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Teaching in South Africa

Working as an English teacher in the township of Imizamo Yethu was not without its challenges.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/5-challenges-teaching-english-south-africa/

I Heart My City: Jackie’s Los Angeles

Jackie DesForges is among a rare breed of individuals who were actually born and raised in Los Angeles. Various jobs in the travel industry have taken her to Chicago, Ireland, Israel, and, most recently, to New York City, where she works as a social media manager for Rail Europe. But there's only one city Jackie will ever call home. Here are a few of her favorite things about L.A.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/01/i-heart-my-city-jackies-los-angeles/