New Textures Tutorial Version 2.0!

It’s back and all Brand-Spankin’ New! Believe it or not, the first version of this Textures Tutorial was the very first video tutorial I made here (even before the HDR Tutorial!), over five years ago! It was getting a little long in the tooth, so I decided to completely delete it, and start over from […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/19/new-textures-tutorial-version-2-0/

Here’s a cautionary tale about naming your own price for a hotel

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/heres-cautionary-tale-naming-price-hotel/

United and Orbitz Sue to Crackdown on Site That Helps Consumers Save Money on Airfare

Regular readers know that throwaway and hidden city ticketing is a technique that can be used to save thousands of dollars on airfare. It’s not illegal (and the New York Times “Ethicist” endorses it), but it’s generally against airline rules, and there are some basic practices you need to follow to make sure you or […]

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Paris Journal: In a City Wary of Skyscrapers, a New Tower May Rise

Plans for a 42-story landmark in a somewhat undistinguished part of Paris have raised the alarm for traditionalists who have not approved a new skyscraper in four decades.

















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Delta Releases Full New Worldwide Award Charts for Travel After January 1

Back at the beginning of the year Delta announced half of how their frequent flyer program would work in 2015. They released changes to mileage earning but told us nothing about how miles would be spent. They explained that miles from flights would be based on spending. We learned that there would be a 5 […]

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Consider Connections for More Successful Awards Booking

When it comes to award bookings, even routes with numerous daily flights will often require at least one connection. And when there aren’t numerous daily flights between your departure city and your destination, at least one connection is almost inevitable. For some people, having to make a connection is akin to medieval torture. This would […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/consider-connections-for-more-successful-awards-booking.html

Transfer Velocity Points To KrisFlyer Miles (And Vice Versa)

Typically when airlines have a partnership, you can redeem miles for travel on the other carrier. That's different, however, than being able to convert miles into the partner program.

For example, American Airlines and British Airways are partners, have a joint venture, and both belong to the oneworld alliance. You can redeem American miles for travel on British Airways, but you can't convert American AAdvantage miles into British Airways Avios.

In September, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Virgin Australia Velocity announced something which I don't think has ever been done before -- members of both programs would be able to convert miles into the other program if they so choose. Now, indirectly there are many ways to convert points between loyalty programs using the likes of points.com, though typically a lot of value is lost in the process.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/18/transfer-velocity-points-to-krisflyer-miles-and-vice-versa/

Bites: Restaurant Report: The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Me.

The menu at this small-town spot changes daily and reflects the freshest ingredients from the surrounding area.

















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In Transit Blog: In Switzerland, Charlie Chaplin in Focus

A promotion at the the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland, coincides with a museum exhibit about the actor Charlie Chaplin.

















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Abu Dhabi Energy Company Aims for Solar-Powered Travel

The Solar Impulse experimental flight program is one of a slew of international projects in which Masdar, a renewable energy company, has invested.





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My Dad Guesses Our Next Destination!

On Tuesday morning (or Monday night, depending on how you look at it), we had a 3AM flight out of Dubai. As you guys know by now, this is a total surprise trip for my dad, and he's learning our plans day-by-day.

Monday morning when he woke up he came up to me and said "Benny, I know vhere ve are going next."

He was oddly confident in his guess, to the point that I wondered if he learned how to use the internet overnight.

So he proposed an idea -- he'd write his guess of our next destination on a piece of paper, and he'd reveal it to me the same time that he gets the boarding pass.

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Is This How Your Aircraft Was Repaired?

Undoubtedly duct tape is a miracle of modern science. The Discovery Channel series MythBusters has featured duct tape in a number of myths that involve non-traditional uses. Confirmed myths include suspending a car for a period of time, building a functional cannon, a two-person sailboat, a two-person canoe (with duct tape paddles), wearable shoes, a […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/18/aircraft-repaired/

TicTac Comparison, Cambodia

I think the pack on the left cost me about $1.50 in Siem Reap, which is on par with U.S. prices, not accounting for the size difference in the packs. As for the mango flavor, it was exactly that, and kind of enjoyable (though still oddly minty at the end). I didn’t end up finishing […]



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/tictac-comparison-cambodia/

Examining the intense role of trust between consumers and online travel brands

Two recent articles, spring to mind: one from Tnooz (The Art of Trust in Travel) and another which includes a quote from ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-trust-intense-role/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=examining-intense-role-trust-consumers-online-travel

Frugal Traveler: Choosing Fast and Cheap Over High-End Chic in Yokohama, Japan

In a land of Michelin-starred restaurants, sampling “B-grade gourmet.”

















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