About 50 Homeless Live at the Frankfurt Airport

About 50 homeless people live at the Frankfurt airport. It’s a public space, they can’t be kicked out. It’s heated, and open 24 hours a day — so no need to leave at closing time. Here’s a news report in German focusing on one man who has been there over two years. He collects cans […]

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How having multiple passports changed how I see the world

How many passports do you have? Steve McCabe reflects on national identity and notions of citizenship when you have four (yes, four!) passports.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/multiple-passports-changed-see-world/

'A bed for an eel': How Kyoto is saving unique townhouses

Kyoto is Japan's historical heart, the former capital and home to 1,600 temples. From the entertainment district of Gion, where geishas can be spotted scurrying along narrow cobbled lanes, to the cherry tree-lined Philosopher's Path, some parts of the city seem timeless.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/30/travel/kyoto-machiya-house-preservation/index.html

Finally, hope for delayed air travelers

It may have taken a while, but those struggling to get home after Thanksgiving weekend will get to sleep in their own beds soon.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/01/travel/post-thanksgiving-travel/index.html

Melia taps Accenture for digital transformation

Another day, another digital transformation. This time it’s Europe’s third biggest hotel operator Melia Hotels International, earmarking €100 million over the next ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Melia-Accenture-digital-transformation/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=melia-taps-accenture-digital-transformation

What Americans can learn from Cubans

There's so much we can learn from Cubans, not least the art of hospitality. Read on for 6 more things Americans can learn from our neighbor across the strait — so interesting.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-things-americans-can-learn-cubans/

Startup pitch: Moveo takes brand-led B2B-first route

Moveo is a ground transportation business that is taking a different slant from the Ubers and Hailos of this world by putting ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/articles/startup-pitch-moveo/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-moveo-takes-b2b-first-route-taxistransfers

What NOT to do in Colombia

If you’re going on a trip to Colombia soon, check out the ultimate guide on what NOT to do. Oh, and there’s insider’s tips on what to do too. So if you’re curious about the perfect Colombian beach where slides embedded into rock hurtle you out into the transparent sea, this is your article.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/colombia/

10 phrases only Russians understand

Pop quiz! Can you guess which Russian phrase means literally "take a little thread from the world and a naked man will have a shirt?"



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-phrases-russians-understand/

This Guy Claims JetBlue Banned Him. I’m Just Glad I Don’t Have to Sit Next to Him!

Apparently things started because the video’s creator ran into an issue with a JetBlue booking, didn’t get a confirmation, and is unhappy with the customer service JetBlue provided (although he acknowledges that JetBlue offered to reduce their change fee for him). In response to what he considered unhelpful customer service, he sent out a series […]

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A move by Google to see the end of ads on the internet

Google has challenged its own ad-funded business model by launching Contributor.



It's a US service (for now) that asks users for a monthly subscription in return for ad-free access to the web.



Those who pay between $1 and $3 a month will be able to read some websites that have a thank you message instead of ads.



They also won’t be tracked by Google.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-see-end-of-ads-internet/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=move-google-see-end-ads-internet

Pilot Strike Disrupts Lufthansa Flights, Again

The dispute has led to eight strikes so far this year and has cost the company $199 million in operating profits.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/lufthansa-cancels-1350-flights-pilots-strike-over-retirement-benefits-1731080

Australia Part 2: Ayers Rock and The Great Ocean Road

After a day in Sydney watching the Sydney Swans get clobbered in the AFL Grand Final game (what a blowout), Andrew and I were off to Ayers Rock on Qantas via a stop in Alice Springs. We used Avios miles and flew Business Class. That was a bit of a waste of miles, but it […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/australia-part-2-ayers-rock-and-the-great-ocean-road.html

Club Carlson Cyber Monday Points Sale Live

Earlier I wrote about how Club Carlson is offering a Cyber Monday 100% bonus on purchased points.

I figured I'd post a quick update that this deal is now live, through 11:59PM CST today, Monday, December 1, 2014.

The catch -- which wasn't initially clarified -- is that you're limited to receiving a 100% bonus on 10,000 points. That means that through this promotion you can receive a maximum of 20,000 points for $70, which is 0.35 cents per point.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/01/club-carlson-cyber-monday-points-sale-live/

Flyertalk: the YouTube Episode

It moves pretty slowly but is cute enough. “But I am Sky Priority!” “Can you do something about the gate lice?” Some will enjoy it: You can join the 40,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — sign up to receive posts by email (just one e-mail per day) or subscribe to […]

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