Flight 8501's Engine Likely Sighted: Investigator

Debris spotted in the Java Sea could be that of the missing AirAsia flight, but it's yet to be confirmed, according to an investigator.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-engine-likely-sighted-java-sea-investigators-await-another-large-1781522

The Rare Wild Serval Hunting at Night

Wild Animals and Patience I must admit that I am not the most patient photographer. That’s not entirely true. I’m very patient for sunsets, sunrises, and most landscape situations. I think I am just animal-impatient. I have a lot of respect for those animal photographers (especially bird photographers!) that will sit there and just wait […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/13/the-rare-wild-serval-hunting-at-night/

Get it in writing, get it in writing, get it in writing!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/get-writing-get-writing-get-writing/

An Air Traffic Controller Pay Dispute Led to Unmanned Airspace, Aer Lingus Doesn’t Want to Be Swallowed by British Airways, and bmi Still Flying!

News and notes from around the interweb: Sign up your family for Aegean frequent flyer accounts, and pool their signup bonuses to use yourself. Free miles! Aer Lingus has rejected a second, increased takeover offer from British Airways and Iberia parent IAG Minor news for sure, but bmi regional will operate 4 European routes on […]

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On the Road: A Musician’s Lament? Carrying on the Instrument

In March, airlines will be required to treat musical instruments like other passenger luggage, first come first served in the baggage bins.

















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Silvercar Offer, $59 Day Rates Through January

Silvercar is offering $59 per day rates through the end of January for any booking completed by the end of the month. No codes needed. For those that have not heard about Silvercar, they are a very unique rental car agency that mainly offers only one car model, the Audi A4 (Audi Q5s are also […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/silvercar-offer-59-day-rates-through-january.html

Elders of Jamaica

What I found in each portrait was a proud history coupled with a humble yet strong dignity.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/elders-jamaica/

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: New Scrutiny for U.S. Visa-Waiver Program

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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RelayRides revs up car-sharing, fueled by $52M in financing

RelayRides, a marketplace connecting car owners with car renters, is having a good trip, says CEO Andre Haddad. Haddad describes 2014 as ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/relayrides-revs-engines-peer-peer-car-sharing/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relayrides-revs-engines-peer-peer-car-sharing

All Is Not Well in Labor Land at the New American Airlines: America West Pilots Gain an Independent Seat at the Table

When US Airways and America West merged, the airline faced contentious labor integration issues. The pilots in particular never formally got to a new contract with merged senior list. For them, the merger with American Airlines presented a final opportunity not just for increased pay but for finally overcoming the wounds the US Airways and […]

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Island of Nice: Sri Lanka

Fellow travelers frequently ask me if there are any places I have been that I would go back to in a heartbeat. Well, Sri Lanka quickly comes to mind (I’m currently planning my third trip there). Which, of course, begs the question: Why? Here are seven reasons Sri Lanka is on my revisit list for 2015.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/12/island-of-nice-sri-lanka/

Frequent Flier: Clown Shoes and Other Surprising Travel Necessities

The chief executive of Integreon says he wears big shoes to speed through security and likes the contents of airlines’ free toiletry bags — usually.

















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Tips For Joining The Mile High Club?

I receive a ton of emails. Some of them are great questions, some of them are questions that could easily be figured out with two seconds of Googling, and then there are those kinds of questions. This past week a reader sent me the following question:

"Here's a pretty real question (and a killer blog post if you have an answer), anyway for us to join the mile high club without losing respect of all crew members? Haha I'm imagining your face palm right now but... If anyone has a thought it'd be you. I know some of the seats allow two people to open their area into one sort of semi suite or if they have showers I thought that could be an option, albeit a little tough but " we'll make it fit" hahaha, couldn't help myself there."

I'm not sure whether to be flattered or offended at the prospect of someone thinking I'd be the person to have thoughts on it. The good news is that I certainly do have thoughts on it. The bad news is that I have thoughts on it because I'm a germaphobe, and the thought of someone screwing in the seats I'm sitting in is enough to make me barf.

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Three Lessons From the Road

Last year, my extensive travels, from Sweden to Singapore, included so many enriching adventures that it’s hard to choose just a few to focus on. But three especially important lessons emerge.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/12/three-lessons-from-the-road/

The Cost of Peace of Mind: When Travel Insurance Matters

If you travel frequently, you know you should have it. But like purchasing any insurance, you’re putting out money for something intangible and maybe unnecessary. The only thing you’re buying (if you don’t have a claim) is peace of mind. I was in the insurance and financial services industry for decades and do understand the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/the-cost-of-peace-of-mind-when-travel-insurance-matters.html