3 American habits I lost in Finland

In America, we like things on-the-go. Especially coffee. In Finland, people slow down when they drink their cup o' joe. They sit down. They sip leisurely. They chat. Beautiful.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/3-american-habits-lost-moved-finland/

SilverRail nabs most of Linkon, the Swedish train booker

SilverRail Technologies, a business-to-business platform for train ticketing, has acquired 75% of Linkon (pronounced “link on”), which powers the online retailing of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/silverrail-nabs-linkon-swedish-train-booker/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=silverrail-nabs-linkon-swedish-train-booker

Bus Riders in Dakkar, Senegal

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/12/bus-riders-dakkar-senegal/

Save Money and Earn More Points Dining with SPG

I’m generally hesitant to eat at a hotel restaurant — it’s a last resort when I’m either too tired or have to get work done and don’t want to spend the time to venture out. I enjoy exploring whatever city I happen to be in and food is a very important part of that. It […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/save-money-and-earn-more-points-dining-with-spg.html

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!

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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/