November 13, 2014

Shepard Fairey’s Favorite Street Art Cities

Artist and graphic design activist Shepard Fairey gets his best inspiration from Hong Kong’s mix of Chinese and Western signage, iconography, and architecture. We asked him to point out other cities that go the extra mile to support their urban arts communities. Here are three.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/13/shepard-faireys-favorite-street-art-cities/

Buy US Airways Miles For 1.88 Cents Each!

Earlier today I wrote about the Buy MIles promotions being offered by both American AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles through November 30, 2014.


As of October, US Airways has changed the way they sell miles, in the sense that they'll apparently no longer be offering a 100% bonus on purchased miles. Instead they've kind of met somewhere in the middle in terms of how the two loyalty programs have approached selling miles. Under the current promotion they're selling miles for as little as ~2.06 cents each.


However, reader Jay pointed out that apparently US Airways is still offering a 100% bonus on purchased miles for those with the US Airways Premier World MasterCard®. The promotion can be found after logging in at usairways.com/mcwelcome, and is valid through December 31, 2014.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/13/buy-us-airways-miles-1-88-cents/

6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XIX

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. One Man’s Long Ride Across the Americas from Calgary to Brazil — An epic, two-year journey on horseback The Literary Salon in a Brooklyn Bar — When next in NYC, have a drink and…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xix/

TripAdvisor begins integrating Viator listings with tour comparisons

After acquiring Viator for $200 million earlier this year, TripAdvisor has begun to integrate Viator into its core platform. The first integration ...



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Thursday Giveaway: $100 iTunes Gift Card – Five Winners!

Just a few short weeks ago, we launched our new TPG To Go app, and the response has been amazing! Speaking to readers and learning about how they utilizing the app to help maximize their life, learn about their spending and earn points and miles faster than ever! Our new app is free to download […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/thursday-giveaway-100-itunes-gift-card-five-winners/

In Transit Blog: On the Trail of Paddington Bear

The Paddington Trail in London features statues of the adventurous bear designed by celebrities like Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Moss.

















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10 dates people from Queens go on

1. The Coffee Shop Date: Queens residents love their caffeine, and we've got plenty of cozy coffee houses perfect for an awkward, alcohol-free first date.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/10-dates-people-queens-go/

Personal Journeys: A Guide to Tokyo, From an Outsider (and Insider)

The author, who once lived in Tokyo, shares some of her favorite spots, as well as her struggles with alienation in the city.

















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50% Off Car Rentals Next Week

Silvercar is offering 50% off rentals that begin between November 16 and November 21 using promo code GIVETHANKS. In addition they have a $100 referral offer. New members get $50 off their first rental (you get a code when you sign up and you get a $50 gift card the month after you complete your […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/13/50-car-rentals-next-week/

James Bond was born here

Beyond reggae and track icons, there are many fascinating things less widely known about Jamaica that make this island of just three million people stand out.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/13/travel/jamaica-bourdain-8-things/index.html

Surf's up ... in Alaska

Alaska's Turnagain Arm water is cold but good surfers can ride the bore for miles.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/11/12/orig-surfing-alaskas-turnagain-tidal-bore.cnn.html

Is This Appropriate Compensation For A 14 Hour Delay?

As some of you may recall, I had a 14+ hour delay on Etihad Airways between Seoul Incheon and Abu Dhabi last month. The delay was announced at check-in, and chaos followed. That being said, I get that big delays happen. It's certainly not the ground staff's fault, so I'd never take it out on them. It's a crappy situation for everyone.


Nobody likes a 14 hour delay, and to some degree it's inevitable. Safety is always the top priority, though at the same time as passengers we book a specific airline and not a specific aircraft (at least usually), so I do think the airline has some obligation to make things right for passengers that are severely inconvenienced when flying with them. It's a cost of doing business.


Beyond the actual delay, there were a couple of things entirely within Etihad's control that ticked me off:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/13/appropriate-compensation-14-hour-delay/

My dog makes me a better traveler

In the middle of a hike or a museum visit, I’ll stop and think, “I wonder what Mr. Fluff is doing.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/dog-makes-better-traveler/

8 reasons to visit the Peru's Andes

Cordillera Blanca is home to some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-reasons-make-peruvian-andes-next-mountain-destination/

Making every second count in mobile travel marketing

Traveling is the ultimate mobile experience, both in the physical sense and in the way that we access information. Think about how ...



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