Photo of the Moment: Diving Into Crater Lake, Oregon

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My education began after college

"When I was 22, I met Jonah. Jonah had just returned from an 18-month journey from Paris to Palestine. When his travels ended, he wound up in the other room of our two-bedroom, 600-square-foot apartment on the Upper East Side of New York. It was with him that my education began."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/education-began-received-diploma/

BRUTALLY HONEST: Delta Declares You’re Not Entitled to Compensate You Even If They Injure You

Historically airlines have sugar-coated changes. When they reduce the value of their loyalty program, increase fees, or otherwise making the travel experience more cumbersome, they tend to couch changes as enhancements. We should be happy that we’ll get fewer miles, have fewer seats with extra legroom, and a more difficult time earning elite status. A […]

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My Single Biggest Hotel Check-In Pet Peeve

Let me start by saying there are real problems in the world, and this ain't one of them. ;)

Rather, this is one of those things that I notice all too often, which seems like such an easy opportunity to make a guest feel more welcome.

Yesterday a friend and I were checking into an Andaz property. We've both stayed at the property several times before. And we had two different -- but equally incompetent -- check-in experiences.

Maybe two minutes into the check-in experience, the associate asked me "have you stayed with us before?" Now, hotel chains have incredibly powerful databases which store quite a bit of guest information. The most simple thing they store is whether a guest has stayed at your hotel before or not.

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Business travel managers brace for impact from data security and mobile

Business travel managers are expecting data security and mobile technology to have the highest impact on travel programmes in 2015. A Carlson ...



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Here's how to sound cooler in French

Remember in high school French class when your teacher taught you...oh wait, that's right, you didn't actually learn anything in French class because you were too busy passing notes, or drawing mustaches on cartoon people in the textbooks. Don't worry though, because here are a few ways to up your street cred next time you're in France.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/heres-sound-cooler-french/

21 more crazy party hostels around the world

Tom Gates compiles another round of hostels that are better known for partying than they are for sleep.



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Slide in Fuel Costs Lifts Profits for Airlines, but Fares Won’t Fall

Although oil prices are down more than 40 percent since June, airline executives say other expenses rose and they are reinvesting in their companies.

















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Dreamliner battery probe ends

The long investigation surrounding a mysterious battery fire that made so much trouble for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is closed.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/travel/boeing-787-dreamliner-investigation-report/index.html

Beach bars we're dreaming of

These 10 Hawaii waterfront watering holes have killer ocean views, creative drinks and that distinctive mahalo vibe we demand.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/travel/hawaii-best-beach-bars/index.html

Travelers' bizarre requests for help

Feed your dog? Australia's government says uh-uh to outrageous requests for help from nationals traveling abroad.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/travel/australia-travelers-bizarre-requests/index.html

Didi Dache grabs $700 million

The taxi-app funding frenzy shows no sign of slowing down – Chinese operator Didi Dache has picked up $700 million this week, ...



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10 truths about traveling on Eurail

From money-saving tips to train-seat etiquette, here's what you need to know if you're traveling by Eurail.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-truths-traveling-eurail/

More Indian States Ban Uber Over New Delhi Rape

Karnataka banned the U.S.-based taxi-service provider Uber, following similar actions by New Delhi, Hyderabad and Maharashtra.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/more-indian-states-ban-uber-following-new-delhi-rape-case-involving-cab-driver-1748841

23 signs you’ve been living as a nomad for too long

While traveling, you've seriously considered taking little flyers with a short bio with you when you go out, because you are so tired of telling the same story over and over again. Is this you? TOTALLY a sign you've been a nomad too long. Check out the rest!



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