January 12, 2015

Messaging services are killing SMS, but what comes next?

WhatsApp revealed last week that it now has more than 700 million monthly users.






from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/whatsapp-messaging-services-killing-SMS/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=messaging-services-killing-sms-comes-next

Beyond Disaster: 5 must-have experiences in Haiti

Haiti has quietly been making the comeback of the decade.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/beyond-disaster-5-must-experiences-haiti/

War-torn countries you can visit

Time to expand that bucket list...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-war-torn-regions-priming-tourism/

Arrest Warrant For Couple Accused Of Stealing From Flight MH370 Passengers

The search for flight MH370 has dragged on for over 10 months without any concrete clues as to the plane's whereabouts.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mh370-warrant-out-couple-who-stole-passengers-bank-accounts-fourth-vessel-join-search-1780350

7 strange questions that will help you find your life purpose

Not sure what to do with your life? This is for you ➤ http://bit.ly/1xYuCCI



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-strange-questions-will-help-find-life-purpose/

Is January the Cheapest Month to Travel?

Wandering Earl


It all started last Wednesday when, during an afternoon break from doing some work, I decided to go online and look up random airfares from Bucharest. Always a sucker for the beach, the first destination I looked up was Goa, … Read more






from Wandering Earl http://www.wanderingearl.com/january-cheapest-month-travel/

Hmmm, So You Want To Involuntarily Deny Me Boarding, Eh?

Following up on my previous two posts:


-- I WANT TO REDEEM MILES FOR THIS FLIGHT SO BAD!

-- Booked On A350 To Position For Qatar Airways A350 Inaugural Flight


I checked in for my flight yesterday.


And was about to head to the airport this morning, when I saw that I had a "schedule change" on my itinerary.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/12/hmmm-so-you-want-to-involuntarily-deny-me-boarding-eh/

How to photograph strangers

By following these steps, you'll go back home with not only portraits of locals but also a more holistic experience after your photographic journey.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/photograph-strangers-travel/

Line integrates taxi app into messaging platform in Japan

Line, the Japanese messaging service, has launched Line Taxi as a product which works entirely within a users’ existing account. The tech ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Line-Taxi-app-Japan/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=line

Rick’s Picks: The Chase Sapphire Preferred Versus Barclay Arrival Card Debate

Here at FrugalTravelGuy, we choose cards just like you do: based on the ones that work best for us! But that means that as a reader, you need to figure out which cards we recommend work the best to fit your travel goals. In my case, I’m still sticking with my picks. Here’s why. The […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/ricks-picks-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-versus-barclay-arrival-card-debate.html

January 11, 2015

Not the “Sandals difference” she was hoping for





from Elliott http://elliott.org/should-i-take-the-case/not-sandals-difference-hoping/

A Wine and Sunset Adventure in Cape Town

Sorry About the Cape Town PhotoWalk! I wanted to apologize again for needing to cancel that Cape Town PhotoWalk! I was really looking forward to it… if it had not been for One Infuriating Lady at the Botswana Airport, I could have made it with no problem. Who knew you needed a whole blank page […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/12/a-wine-and-sunset-adventure-in-cape-town/

Have You Won $100 (Or An Amenity Kit)?

On Saturday I ran a contest offering a $100 American gift card or amenity kit to readers who shared their favorite use of AAdvantage miles.


As I mentioned in that post, between my paid travel and the sign up bonus on my CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World MasterCard®, I'm earning over 220,000 AAdvantage miles in January.


That's a ton of miles, so I thought it would be fun to talk about everyone's favorite redemptions. I had a great time reading the comments, and the stories on Facebook were especially fun!


Anyway, the giveaway ended on Saturday night, and the winners have now been chosen.


The post Have You Won $100 (Or An Amenity Kit)? appeared first on One Mile at a Time.






from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/11/won-100-amenity-kit/

Hilton Has an Elite Status Level I Didn’t Even Know Existed. Here’s What It Is.

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]


The post Hilton Has an Elite Status Level I Didn’t Even Know Existed. Here’s What It Is. appeared first on View from the Wing.






from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/11/hilton-elite-status-level-didnt-even-know-existed-heres/

2 climbers are about to make history

History. Being. Made. #Stoke



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/2-free-climbers-make-history-pics/