Next Stop: In Calgary, Exploring the Cultural Side of ‘Cowtown’

The Canadian city is flashing signs of a growing sophistication.

















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T Magazine: A Camera in a Moncler Coat

For its customized Leica X camera, the outfitter wraps the powerful point-and-shoot in its signature colors.

















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US Airways MasterCard Anniversary Bonus Staying

One of the big questions surrounding the American and US Airways merger has involved their credit card partnerships. American's co-branded credit card is issued by Citi, while US Airways' co-branded credit card is issued by Barclaycard. I think it goes without saying that Citi will be the "primary" card issuer going forward, however you'd like to define that.

That's why I've long recommended picking up the US Airways Premier World MasterCard®, which offers a 40,000 mile sign-up bonus after the first purchase, with an $89 annual fee. That's a great sign-up bonus, especially for a card that may not necessarily be taking new applicants for much longer.

Anyway, I just received the following email regarding the credit card, which I found kind of interesting:

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US Airways MasterCard 10,000 Mile Anniversary Bonus Will Continue!

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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3 hardcore ways to save for travel

People all over the world have creative ways of spending little money in their daily lives, reserving most of their funds for big things, like travel.



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T Magazine: Smart and Sturdy Weekend Bags

Duffles that allow you to make an easy getaway.

















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The art of the pitch: the travel industry doesn’t care about your exit strategy

I’ve sat through, and sometimes judged, many pitch competitions in the travel industry over the last few years. My role as a ...



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9 of the world's best photo vacations

With Pulitzer-winning instructors and $100,000 lenses, these photo tours get you shooting like the pros. See which are your favorites.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/23/travel/best-photography-vacations/index.html

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Event organizers say they received more than 42,000 entries from 96 countries. Here's a selection of winning images and finalists from this year's competition.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/travel/gallery/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2014/index.html

Video Of A320 Making Three Go Arounds

There has been quite a bit of weather in the UK over the past few days, and it seems like that has been leading to quite a few airplane go arounds.

Check out this YouTube video of Air France 1068, an Airbus A320, performing three go arounds while trying to land in Manchester on Tuesday.

After making a third go around they decided to divert to London Gatwick, where they safely landed on the first try.

Go arounds aren't really unusual. I've had a handful of them over the years, and if anything they're kind of fun, because they show you just how powerful these planes are.

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7 super-lux experiences in Utah

Ever had Eggs Benedict on a river trip?



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The Abandoned Airport in Congo that Became a Playground

I spend a lot of time in nice airports—and plenty of not-so-nice ones, too. But seeing these photos from war photographer Michael Christopher Brown made me reflect on my days as an aid worker in West Africa. While flying around the region, I saw plenty of abandoned planes on derelict runways. The airlines changed names…



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One-way Flights to Europe for $100!

WOW Air is really their name, they’re a low cost carrier with initial promo fares for US service that are advertised from Washington DC (but really departing BWI) and Baltimore to London, Copenhagen, and Reykjavik as low as $99-$125 one-way. Return flights are slightly higher, but total trip costs under $300 to Europe are pretty […]

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Air New Zealand’s Latest Hobbit Themed Safety Video

There's no airline in the world as innovative when it comes to their safety video as Air New Zealand. They're engaging, innovative, and fresh. And I actually think they're brilliant.

I know some people argue that safety videos shouldn't be made entertaining, but I disagree. I think the more that airlines engage people with safety videos, the better -- and that's a good thing for safety.

Anyway, Air New Zealand has just unveiled their latest safety video, entitled The Most Epic Safety Video Ever. Here's how they describe it:

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10 dates people from Brooklyn go on

3. The Good, Old-Fashioned Date: Coney Island. Nothing screams romantic more than creaky carnival rides, circus freaks, and polyester-stuffed animals.



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