Boeing 737 Hits a Stray Buffalo on Takeoff, Everyone Except the Buffalo is Safe

A SpiceJet Boeing 737-800 hit a buffalo on takeoff from Surat enroute to Delhi. All 146 passengers and crew were safe, although the 737’s engine sustained damage. SpiceJet went to Twitter to explain, It happens to the best of ‘em, like in September 1973 when a National Airlines 727 hit an alligator on landing at […]

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Frugal Guide to Mauritius

Safari! Skydive! Dolphin watch! Sea kayak! Pet a lion! Ride a quad bike! Now, relax. Spend the day at the spa. Chill on white sand beaches. A mix of adventure and rest — on a budget? What is this magical place? Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its diving and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/frugal-guide-to-mauritius.html

An Idea to Restructure and Expand La Guardia Airport

Jim Venturi’s big idea, still in its drawing phase, involves the radical transformation of La Guardia Airport.

















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Tequila 101

Behind the best tequila lurks the physical heat and spiritual intensity of the country of its origin, whether you’re drinking it by the shot (caballito) or in the heavenly embrace of lime juice con orange liqueur and shaved ice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/07/tequila-101/

In Transit Blog: A New Road for Women in India

G Adventures is offering travelers in Delhi ground transportation from Women on Wheels, a program that trains female drivers.

















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Which country has the best scent?

UK's Heathrow Airport pairs destinations with fragrances to evoke long distance travel.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/06/travel/country-smells/index.html

Contest Roundup: Win 100,000 Starpoints, 250,000 United Miles

Check out the week in travel contests and sweepstakes for your chance to win 100,000 Starpoints, 250,000 United MileagePlus miles, a Hawaiian getaway, a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a Delta flight and hotel from Expedia. Win 100,000 Starpoints from Sheraton Club Win 100,000 Starpoints for sharing a photo of an amazing city […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/contest-roundup-win-100000-starpoints-250000-united-miles/

How To Get 17 Miles Per Dollar At Nordstrom

There’s nothing that influences my purchase decisions quite as much as miles. Sometimes they shouldn’t, but it just feels better to buy stuff when there are miles at stake.

As I’ve written about in the past, online shopping portals are a great way to maximize miles & points, and they’re especially practical since I do just about all my shopping online anyway. I should clarify that when I say “all my shopping,” I typically mean once per year, though apparently having a nephew means I have more "holiday shopping commitments" than I've had in the past.

But there are a few opportunities right now to get anywhere from 15 to 17 miles per dollar at Nordstrom, which certainly gets my attention.

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Where To See Pieces Of The Berlin Wall In The US [PHOTOS]

Pieces of the dismantled Berlin Wall have been installed in locations across the globe. Here are some places you can see pieces of the wall in the U.S.



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Here’s the News You Missed.. But Wish You Hadn’t

News and notes from around the interweb: Robots Will Enable Pilots To Avoid Starting Engines Until Right Before Takeoff Berliners fly from metal shed while waiting for airport Reno airport is getting Guadalajara service and season London flights. The press release says that London service “is contingent upon US Customs and Border Protection approval of […]

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What TripAdvisor’s instant booking means for hotels

TripAdvisor’s new instant booking function is many things, but being instantly understandable isn’t one of them. The technical aspect is straightforward. But ...



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Report: About 10,000 Booking.com customers fell for phishing scams

Third-party hotel reservation service Booking.com says that dozens of email phishing websites are getting ahold of customer details by sending fraudulent but ...



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Why Should I Check My Credit Report Before Applying For Credit Cards?

Free access to your credit report and credit score is readily available at many sources. If you have (or want) credit cards, have (or want) a mortgage or have (or want) some form of a loan from a bank, at some point, you should be monitoring your reports and scores. I use ScoreSense, and at […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/should-i-check-my-credit-report-before-applying-for-credit-cards.html

Berlin’s Neighborhoods: Past and Future

This year marks a quarter century since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Berlin continues to boom amid the reminders of its extraordinary past—a complex, sometimes dark, history it is intent on neither forgetting nor denying.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/07/berlins-neighborhoods-past-and-future/

Corvette Nation strikes back

A special team of hotshot Corvette restorers has dealt a blow against an evil sinkhole that desecrated the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/07/travel/first-sinkhole-corvette-restored/index.html