Travel Challenge: Rio de Janeiro

Last week I received an email from a reader looking for some advice on how to get to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Before we attempt this Travel Challenge, I should disclose that I’ve never been to Rio, and unfortunately my total time in South America has been limited to a 20-hour work trip in […]



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

Hunting can be a noble pursuit.

Amid all the controversy around hunting, we've forgotten that it can be a noble pursuit.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/story-will-change-perception-hunters/

Uber’s New Plus Option Helps Explain Their Business Model and Where the Company is Going

Ever since I wrote Why Taxis Suck and What You Can Do About It I’ve been fascinated by Uber’s business model. You pull up an app on your phone, hit a couple of buttons and a car will come to your location to pick you up and take you pretty much anywhere you wish. You […]

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I Heart My City: Eamon’s Belfast

A bodhrán player (and also a maker of the traditional drums), set dancer (a type of Irish folk dance), and bog oak sculptor, Belfast native Eamon Maguire is well-versed in Irish culture. He also helps pass on these traditions as an instructor at An Droichead, an Irish language and arts school in the city. Here are a few of Eamon's favorite things about the capital and creative hub of Northern Ireland.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/15/i-heart-my-city-eamons-belfast/

Fancy New Rides Coming From Uber

These guys are on fire with new ideas! This one, UberPlus, will probably appeal to the young and hip crowd. Bonus: an initial $30 credit for first time riders! I just got an email from Uber telling me they are introducing UberPlus, a premium service which offers rides in Mercedes, BMWs and Audis cheaper than […]



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Bites: Restaurant Report: Mini Bar in Lisbon

Avant-garde cooking is served at gentle prices at the latest venture from the prolific young chef José Avillez.

















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In Barcelona, Making the Markets Fresh Again

Since 1992, more than 20 neighborhood food halls have been remodeled in the Catalan capital.

















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CDC: Nurse with Ebola should not have flown on commercial jet

The second Dallas health care worker who was found to have the Ebola virus should not have boarded a commercial jet Monday, health officials say.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/15/health/texas-ebola-outbreak/index.html

Startup pitch: TourMatters takes a media approach to multi-day tours

Boston-based startup TourMatters seems, at first glance, to be just another tours-and-activities website. But a second look reveals that it is exclusively ...



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Quick Ways to Boost Hotel Point Earnings

Despite a few devaluations here and there, hotel rewards are still one of the most generous programs out there. Unlike their airline counterparts, hotel programs have fairly reasonable requirements for elite status and earning rewards. If you have an upcoming hotel stay, you can (at the very least!) triple dip with the following point boosters: […]



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Cadillac Test Drive Rewards Live: 7500 American Miles for a Test Drive!

Just over a week ago I shared that American’s new patnership with Cadillac would provide tarmac transfers for top customers at some airports, and a big mileage opportunity for everyone. Cadillac display just past the security checkpoint of American’s Terminal 8 at New York JFK The test drive offer is now live and online! Right […]

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Why Luxury Hotels Nickel-And-Dime You On Wi-Fi

While two out of three hotels offer free Wi-Fi, the priciest hotels still charge a fee.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/why-do-expensive-hotels-charge-wi-fi-when-cheaper-hotels-dont-1705568

Why Luxury Hotels Nickel-And-Dime You On WiFI

While 2 out of 3 hotels offer free WiFi, the priciest hotels still charge a fee.



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You know you live in Norway when...

#10) You’ll give up on ever learning Norwegian. Trying to pronounce Ø or Å as a foreigner makes you sound like a deranged sea lion playing a broken tuba.



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Earn Rebates On United Flights By Joining The United.com Club

The united.com Club is United's loyalty program that rewards you for booking flights directly on their website. In exchange for the $25 annual membership fee, you get a $5 rebate on every flight you book while logged into your account. Each of these $5 rebates is deposited into your TravelBank account and can be used to pay for future United flights. Depending on your booking patterns, this can be a reasonably good deal especially for families.

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