Vineyard in the McLaren Vale of South Australia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/20/vineyard-mclaren-vale-south-australia/

14 signs you're culturally Cambodian

You don't think it's appropriate to kiss your family members or loved ones. Instead, you hug them and sniff them.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/14-signs-youve-brought-cambodian-culture-home/

50 things to do before you die

Have you spent 24 hours alone in the jungle? Have you bathed in the Ganges? Check out some of our suggested updates to your bucket list.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/50-things-to-do-before-you-die/

Park Lane Sheraton and Other Frugal Options in London

When my husband and I planned our trip to London this fall, we hoped to use up some of the Starwood Preferred Guest points we’ve acquired with our Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card. Fortunately, SPG has a ton of hotels to choose from in London, including a few in popular neighborhoods like Knightsbridge, Picadilly […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/park-lane-sheraton-a-frugal-option-in-london.html

Blue Mustang in Denver, Colorado

The “Blue Mustang” sculpture was created by the widely recognized artist, Luis Jiménez, whose previous works are displayed in numerous museums including the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.

Standing 32 feet tall and molded from polychromed fiberglass, the mustang is painted a vibrant blue with red, glowing neon eyes. Meant to represent the “wild” spirit of the old American West, Jiménez installed the glowing eyes as homage to the neon workshop he worked in as a youth. These glowing eyes have earned the sculpture the nickname "Blucifer."

The sculpture was commissioned in 1993, two years prior to the opening of the airport it stands outside of, but delays postponed its completion. Among these delays was the tragic death of the artist in 2006, when a 9,000 pound portion of the “Blue Mustang” sculpture broke loose and severed one of the artist's arteries. His sons completed the remaining work.

Finally in 2008, the mustang was installed at the entrance to the airport, much to the dismay of the residents of Denver. Public opinion has vilified the artwork with calls from many quarters to have it removed to a less prominent location. City officials have postponed any attempt to remove the work until after 2013 so that residents and visitors can grow accustomed to the statue in hopes that public opinion will soften over time.

from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/40b1a70d/sc/10/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Cblue0Emustang/story01.htm

Rose Island in Charlestown, Indiana

Opened in 1923, Indiana's rustic theme park, Rose Island was a popular attraction for summer vacationers chasing after all manner of early 20th century fun, but the good times only lasted for a little over a decade when the park was destroyed by a flood, leaving today's haunting ruins.

The area once known as "Fern Grove," was already a popular recreation spot when entrepreneur David Rose purchased the land added some real attractions. Although the land is a peninsula, Rose renamed the area Rose Island to give it an air of exclusivity. Rose built a hotel, a swimming pool, and a wooden roller coaster in addition to a number of decorative flourishes. He also installed a tiny little zoo that held a wolf, some monkeys, and a bear named "Teddy Roosevelt." People swarmed to the island in droves, arriving to the suspended foot bridge in their motor cars, or riding a steamboat to the "islands" shore.

Not even the economic downturn of The Great Depression hurt the booming Rose Island business. It was not until the Ohio River Flood of 1937 that the amusement park was finally abandoned. The flood drowned the facilities in 10 feet of water, and by the time they receded, the damage was too great to salvage and the site was abandoned.

Today all that remains of Rose Island are the stone struts of its former footbridge, the swimming pool (which has held up remarkably well over the decades), and the crumbling remains of a stone fountain. After the original foot bridge collapsed, access to the grounds was restricted, but a new bridge was recently transplanted that allows access to the ruins.

from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/40b1a70f/sc/10/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Crose0Eisland/story01.htm

The Beauty of New Zealand

A New Video! A New Photo-Video for you – All New Zealand awesomeness… I have a Landscape Photography Tutorial based here in New Zealand available over at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/landscape-and-travel-photography-tutorial-new-zealand/ Animation/Slideshow – more info at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/links/animoto — or see my review at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/animoto-review/ Amaze-maze music by the New Zealand band, Arma Del Amor – see more at […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/21/the-beauty-of-new-zealand/

Why won’t Econo Lodge pay my parking ticket?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/wont-econo-lodge-pay-parking-ticket/

How Far Can $100 Take You? And the Surprising Mileage Implications of United’s Newark Terminal C

News and notes from around the interweb: US Antarctic Program prepares to test plan for regularly scheduled winter flights to McMurdo Station, providing year-round access from Christchurch, New Zealand. A fascinating look at how impending growth at Spirit Airlines could change the competitive landscape of the US aviation industry The world’s cheapest and most expensive […]

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70% Bonus Offer for Buying Virgin America Points

Last month Virgin America offered an 80% bonus on purchased miles for 8 hours only. There’s a little bit more time, this time (up through December 12), to take advantage of an ‘up to 70% bonus’ for mileage purchases. You have to log into your account to see the offer. Virgin American points normally cost […]

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The Keys to Frugal Travel Success

I get asked almost daily what it takes to travel the world at the prices I pay. I could lay a line about the best credit card offer here and the best redemption there, but in truth, it is an attitude and some specific qualities that make for success in this game. These are flexibility, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/the-keys-to-success-flexibility-organization-and-good-credit.html

In Transit Blog: New at JetBlue: Baggage Fees

JetBlue says it will add seats to planes and charge more for passengers who check bags.

















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My Favorite Use of Points Ever? VIP at the Knicks With SPG

As airlines and hotels programs devalue their points by increasing the amount of points needed for free flights and rooms, redeeming for non-travel experiences is becoming more and more appealing. Especially for road warriors, sometimes a vacation is not traveling. I’m in a similar situation where I have tons of points, but the real pleasure […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/my-favorite-use-of-points-ever-vip-at-the-knicks-with-spg/

Here’s JetBlue’s New Business Plan: Give Less to Customers, Charge Them More.. and Why That Makes Sense

JetBlue announced on Wednesday that it will add 15 seats to its 150-seat Airbus A320s in 2016. That will reduce average seat pitch from 34.7 inches to 33.1 inches, which is still more generous than the 31 – 32 inch average across the industry. In addition, JetBlue’s cheapest fares will no longer include first checked […]

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CanadaStays claims top spot in Canadian vacation rentals

Canada’s vacation rental market isn’t a cottage industry anymore. The market in chalets and cabins–which dot nearly every one of Canada’s 30,000 ...



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