Man finds himself alone on Delta flight

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/travel/man-alone-delta-flight-feat/index.html

TSA warns of hard-to-detect bombs

Security at U.S. airports will be increased as the Department of Homeland Security warns of homemade bombs that could pass metal detectors.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2015/01/13/nr-marsh-increased-airport-security.cnn.html

Antarctica and back in a day? Yep, you can

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/11/travel/antarctica-day-tour/index.html

Free climbers near summit of El Capitan

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/travel/feat-yosemite-capitan-climb/index.html

Defiant Paris opens glitzy new Philharmonic

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/12/travel/paris-philharmonic/index.html

10 incredible long-distance treks

The idea of covering thousands of miles on foot is itself barely believable. Perhaps that's what makes these adventures so memorable, like Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her 1,000-mile trek along the U.S. Pacific Crest Trail, "Wild."

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/12/travel/top-treks/index.html

Where in the world?

Each day, CNN producers select a user-submitted photo to be our Travel Photo of the Day. Click through the gallery to see stunning shots from around the world and share your best travel photos.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/02/travel/travel-photo-of-the-day-2015/index.html

Bites: Restaurant Report: Café ArtScience in Cambridge, Mass.

A Harvard bioengineering professor opens his latest venture, which aims to blend a French-American menu with palatable technology.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/4247f413/sc/38/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A150C0A10C180Ctravel0Crestaurant0Ereport0Ecaf0Eartscience0Ein0Ecambridge0Emass0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Frida Kahlo portraits [photos]

Frida Kahlo is probably the most famous Mexican female artist of all time, and one of the most recognizable icons of Mexican contemporary culture around the world.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/viva-frida-iconic-mexican-painter-portrayed-artists-around-world/

An Honest Conversation About Debt in America

“Debt is publicly enforced and highly stigmatized, but is almost always privately experienced.” After filing for bankruptcy herself, photographer Brittany M. Powell is traveling across America to interview other people struggling with unexpected debt. I love this multifaceted, non-judgmental project (originally on Kickstarter — now closed after a successful end). Through the camera, Powell is…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/an-honest-conversation-about-debt-in-america/

In Transit Blog: In Colorado, a New Ski Program at a Restored Resort

Dunton Hot Springs in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado has a new Nordic ski program.

















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Does Starwood Compensate Hotels For Offering Your24?

I commend Starwood for offering incremental perks for those that over-qualify for Platinum status. Last year I stayed over 75 nights with Starwood, which comes with two extra perks, described as follows: Earn 4 Starpoints for every eligible U.S. dollar spent — a 100% bonus over the Preferred level, and the richest earning bonus in…

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Interactive Airbnb map shows where people are Airbnbing in real-time

Airbnb is no stranger to clever marketing campaigns, although some of them haven’t ended so well. This time last year there was ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/interactive-airbnb-map-shows-people-airbnbing-real-time/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interactive-airbnb-map-shows-people-airbnbing-real-time

Why You Should Get the 50,000 Point Bonus AAdvantage Business Card

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, […]

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A Winter’s Tale: China’s Altay Mountains

Impassable but not impossible: National Geographic contributing writer Mark Jenkins takes us on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through northwestern China’s Altay Mountains.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/13/a-winters-tale-chinas-altay-mountains/