Lisbon Like a Local

I recently spent nine days in Lisbon, which felt downright decadent. The whole time I was there, I kept meaning to visit Castelo de São Jorge. It’s a guidebook must-see and I definitely had time. But the castle on the hill started to feel less and less important as I roamed the city's colorful neighborhoods and joined the rhythm of everyday life. Here's why I returned home an ambassador for the Portuguese capital.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/16/lisbon-like-a-local/

Google pursues higher quality local reviews with Local Guides program

Google has launched a program called Local Guides in a concerted effort to increase the quality and quantity of local reviews on ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-pursues-local-reviews-local-guides-program/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-pursues-local-reviews-local-guides-program

Learning to drink in Cornwall

"You always get the most drunk at other people's parties."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/10-signs-learned-drink-cornwall/

A Reader’s Experience of Taking Adderall To Help With Focus

When I decided to undertake a trial run of Adderall, a prescription drug that has both helpful and harmful uses, I also decided to share the story with our community. I figured if I’m struggling with something, I’m probably not the only one, so I thought it would be best to publish the whole experience,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/adderall-readers-experience/

I Just Pocketed $600 Thanks to American Express. Here’s How.

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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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/just-pocketed-600-thanks-american-express-heres/

This vid of a backcountry skier and his dog is pure joy

Two mountain souls share a day in the Patagonian wild, and it's beautiful.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/vid-backcountry-skier-dog-pure-joy/

In Transit Blog: In Budapest, a Hotel of a Different Note

The Aria hotel in Budapest will honor the city’s musical legacy; one suite is dedicated to the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/42669a3e/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A150C0A10C160Cin0Ebudapest0Ea0Ehotel0Eof0Ea0Edifferent0Enote0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

How To Redeem Alaska Miles For Emirates First Class After March

Yesterday I wrote a post entitled "Are Emirates First Class Redemptions Using Alaska Miles Going Away?"

As I explained in the post, Alaska Mileage Plan members don't seem to have access to any first class award availability on Emirates for travel on/after March 28, 2015. An Alaska spokesperson confirmed to me that there was no blocking that they knew of.

Personally, I'm fairly convinced this isn't a coincidence, and that something will be changing with the arrangement between Alaska and Emirates.

For just about as long as Alaska and Emirates have had a reciprocal agreement, there has been a discrepancy in availability. Basically in many cases Alaska Mileage Plan members have access to one fewer first class award seat than Emirates makes available to their own Skywards members.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/redeem-alaska-miles-emirates-first-class-march/

Spices Sold in the Market in Banjul, The Gambia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/15/spices-sold-market-banjul-gambia/

Surfacing: A Sleepy Ottawa Neighborhood Wakes Up

Chefs and entrepreneurs have reinvigorated the ByWard Market area, ushering in an era of hybrid establishments and must-try bars and restaurants.

















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How to piss off someone from Illinois

Go ahead, call it the Willis Tower. Illinoisans dare ya.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/piss-someone-illinois/

5 things you never knew about airline ticket refunds

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/5-things-never-knew-airline-ticket-refunds/

All US-Bound Etihad Flights Now Use Pre-Clearance Facility

I've written extensively about Etihad's US Pre-Clearance facility in Abu Dhabi, whereby you clear US immigration before even boarding your flight to the US.

When the facility first launched it was a mess, though over time they've improved it substantially, and now it actually seems to function quite well.

On top of that, keep in mind that Etihad's new premium lounge in Terminal 3 is located right by the entrance to the Pre-Clearance facility, so that's pretty convenient.

Anyway, Etihad has two banks of flights to the US -- a majority of their flights leave mid-morning, while they also have two flights that leave very late at night/early in the morning.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/us-bound-etihad-flights-now-use-pre-clearance-facility/

New Leaks About Anthony Bourdain’s New York Hawker Center Set to Open Soon

We know now that it will be named Bourdain Market and is projected to open this year. I’m skeptical on the opening date, since they haven’t even confirmed the location though it’s believed to be 3 World Trade Center, a location that suggests to me opening might not come quickly. They skyscraper component of the […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/new-leaks-anthony-bourdains-new-york-hawker-center-set-open-soon/

SUP with icebergs in Lake Michigan

It's cold. It's windy. And Lake Michigan is chock-full of icebergs. For stand-up paddleboarder Karol Garrison, that means it's time to get out on the water.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/30-seconds-awesome-suping-icebergs-lake-michigan/