2014 events made Filipinos proud

From the stories of hope that emerged out of typhoon Haiyan to Manny Pacquiao dominating Chris Algieri, here's the best Pinoy Pride moments of 2014!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-moments-touched-filipino-hearts-2014/

Chinese Pilot Jailed For 3 Years Over Crash That Killed 44

Henan Airlines flight, carrying 96 people, had caught fire after it overshot the runway at Yichun airport.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/china-jails-pilot-3-years-over-2010-crash-killed-44-people-1763325

Pivotal moments in 2014 – when digital travel finally matured

It would very difficult to put your finger on something that significantly altered in 2014. Yet perhaps the pivotal moment isn’t a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pivotal-moments-2014-digital-travel-mature/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pivotal-moments-2014-2

Raul Castro to Obama: Thanks, Barack

"Maybe, the end of Cuban sanctions really will, over time, herald the advent of genuine democracy on the Caribbean island, as Obama is calculating."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/raul-castro-obama-thanks-barack-now-end-sanctions/

7 life lessons of snowboarding

In snowboarding, as in life, there are certain things you can't fake. What other lessons will your kids learn on the mountain this season?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/7-life-lessons-your-kids-will-learn-on-the-mountain/

The Town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/12/18/town-positano-amalfi-coast-italy-3/

Memories of the Irish countryside

"Mass was a place to be seen." Growing up in rural Ireland sounds idyllic.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-memories-growing-irish-countryside/

Las Vegas Updates: Rocketmiles and myVEGAS Rewards

Since my husband and I are currently in the midst of planning a frugal trip to Las Vegas and the West coast this summer, I thought I would share a few of the details I discovered about some of my favorite programs. First of all, I’m happy to report that Rocketmiles now has availability in […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/las-vegas-updates-rocketmiles-and-myvegas-rewards.html

Tata, Singapore Air Venture Vistara To Take Off On Jan 9

Based in New Delhi, the full service Vistara will begin operations with a fleet of new Airbus A320-200s with 148 seats.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/tata-singapore-air-venture-vistara-take-jan-9-fleet-new-airbus-a320-200s-1763283

My first photo with the DJI Inspire

First DJI Inspire HDR Photo coming tomorrow! What’s the DJI Inspire? It’s the coolest new quadcopter (see my DJI Phantom review in the meantime) – it is a bit bigger than the last one and has an amazing system for video and photos. I’ll write a big review of it at some point here… but […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/12/19/my-first-photo-with-the-dji-inspire/

Why are we being charged an extra $277 for our rental car?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/charged-extra-277-rental-car/

What is a Minimum Connection Time? And What’s a Legal Connection?

This question is prompted by Anthony M.. There’s noting illegal about a ‘legal’ connection. A legal connection is a term of art that really means a permissible connection. Each airport has a set amount of connecting time that’s considered necessary to transfer from one flight to another. That time varies based on: Whether you are […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/18/minimum-connection-time-whats-legal-connection/

Inside the New Oneworld Lounge at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal

Must-read Earlier Installments: Singapore, Cathay, and Qantas First Class.. Some of the Best Meals of My Life, and a Tour of Hyatts in Bangkok, Singapore, and Sydney This was my first visit to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX since it was renovated, and boy what a difference. You notice it from the moment […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/18/inside-new-oneworld-lounge-laxs-tom-bradley-international-terminal/

In Transit Blog: Zipping Around Cape Town

The company SA Forest Adventures has opened a zip line course with bird’s-eye views of Cape Town.

















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Cuba’s Fans in Canada Anxiously Picture an Island Awash in Americans

Many Canadians were lamenting that the thaw between Havana and Washington meant Cuba might soon cease to be an oasis with hardly an American in sight.

















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