How to Protect Yourself from Ebola: the Dulles Passenger in a Homemade Hazmat Suit Goes Viral

Dulles Passenger in Homemade Hazmat Suit Goes Viral (Get it? ‘Viral’) A photo of a traveler in a homemade “hazmat” suit at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C., is making the internet rounds as hundreds of real suits are selling out online. The female passenger was spotted sitting down in an airline terminal and dressed […]

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“The only reason to be in business is to be great.”

A conversation with David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker. Interviewer: The role of an editor is much broader today. Is there anything you feel uncomfortable doing, or is there anything you’re doing that you hadn’t expected to enjoy? D.R.: I enjoy all of it to one degree or another. There are days when you…



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Hilton HHonors Updates Its Rules for Shutting Down Your Account

Hilton HHonors has has updated the section of the Hilton terms and conditions where they describe their right to shut down your account. They can shut down your account for violating Hilton terms and conditions or the intent of the program which isn’t spelled out in the rules. The standard of proof is very low, […]

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17 portraits of Alaska's bears

For those lucky enough to spend an hour, a day, a week, a lifetime watching bears, the experience is transformative.



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Approaching Aït Benhaddou

Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Two! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s a collection of behind-the-scenes videos from Morocco. I started at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat them moved on to Fes when I was at Ryad Alaya (highly recommended – thanks […]



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Is it time for minimum airline seat standards?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/time-minimum-airline-seat-standards/

Experts Oppose Ebola Travel Ban, Saying It Would Cut Off Worst-Hit Countries

Health specialists said a travel ban would do more harm than good because it would isolate impoverished nations that are barely able to cope with the Ebola outbreak.

















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In Transit Blog: What’s New in the French and Swiss Alps

To encourage Americans to visit this winter, France and Switzerland are promoting novel attractions including ice-diving, ski-jogging and suspension-bridge-hiking.

















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New United Elite Website, How to Cheat on Your Expense Reports, and LifeMiles Forgot to Raise Some Prices

News and notes from around the interweb: Sneaky ways to cheat on your business expense reimbursements Is 7500 American AAdvantage miles for test driving a Cadillac worth your time? Battle lines are drawn. Secretary of State John Kerry’s plane went mechanical. I think this has happened before — recently. What I don’t understand is why […]

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In Transit Blog: A New Bike Tour of Eastern Germany

A new tour from VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations includes a stop at the gardens of Potsdam’s Sanssouci Park and concludes in Dresden.

















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American Airlines 777-200 Business Class: Photos of a Great New Product Now in Service!

Last week I flew American’s 777-200 in first class to and from Buenos Aires. It was my goodbye to the Flagship Suite. That’s because American’s new 777-300ERs have a new first class, and the American Airlines 777-200 business class is getting a retrofit with a top shelf product… but no first class. American’s trusty old […]

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Frugal Guide to Phuket

The Island of Phuket in Southern Thailand is a popular destination for budget-minded travelers from around the world who are looking for a bargain. Whether it’s hotel accommodations, meals, or activities, it’s all much cheaper than you’d find in, say, Maui. Here are a few tips to a frugal trip to Phuket. 1. Low Season. […]



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Who shouts Ebola in a crowded theater?

Who shouts "Ebola" on a crowded airplane? The same people who yell "fire" in a crowded theater when there are no flames.

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12 Treasures of Europe

From chocolate in Brussels and silk in Florence, to umbrellas in Paris and hats in London, explore special items in a dozen European cities.

















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11 Asian-American rites of passage

2. You discover the pros and cons of being a “model minority.” Asian-Americans are typically known for being law-abiding citizens who value education.



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