January 22, 2015

Journalist gear: Monique Jaques

Monique Jaques is a 2014 International Women's Media Foundation reporting fellow in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is a look inside her bag.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/goods/journalists-carry-front-lines-monique-jaques-middle-east/

Double Virgin America Elevate Points Through March 31, 2015

Virgin America is offering up to double Elevate points for tickets booked and flown between January 20 and March 31, 2015.


There are always quite a few terms associated with Virgin America promotions, and this one is no exception.


To qualify for this promotion you must:


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42 measles cases linked to Disneyland






from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/health/disneyland-measles/index.html

Four Reasons This is the Year of the Budget Traveler

When I started traveling in 2006, there were no large travel blogs as we know them, sharing economy websites, apps, and few online booking sites for obscure destinations. I remember finding only one website about backpacking Europe and a couple of forums where I could ask questions. Information was there but it wasn’t as easily found or abundant as it is today. If you didn’t talk to the right travel agent, backpacker, hostel owner, or couldn’t find a tip in […]


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Upgrade Your Luggage With These 3 Wheeled Duffel Bags/Backpacks

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I’m a carry-on traveler through and through. I travel enough to never want a surprise (e.g. missing my underwear or travel foosball table) when I arrive in Wherever-stan. But there are times when I need a bit more room — when I just can’t squeeze a 3-piece suit into my carry-on — and checking a […]


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Exploring Lalibela, Ethiopia

Travel photographer Darren Ornitz leads a photographic exploration of a site he considers a real man-made wonder of the world.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-the-rock-churches-of-lalibela-ethiopia/

Review: SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

We had a roughly 22 hour overnight at LAX, so I put a bit of thought into where to stay. On one hand I figured we'd be tired and want to nap, on the other hand I wanted to be somewhere that was walkable (and as much as I love LA, walking seems to be a near criminal offense there based on how few people walk).


My preferred area in LA is Beverly Hills/West Hollywood, since I find it has the most to do (best restaurants and bars, is at least borderline walkable, etc.).


My usual hotel is the Andaz West Hollywood, though for this stay I decided on the SLS Beverly Hills, for whatever reason.


I actually had a quick stay at the SLS Beverly Hills about a year ago, and wrote a review of that stay.


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Foraging: Where Cervantes Once Lived in Madrid, Eclectic Boutiques Abound

In recent years, manageable rents in this artsy residential enclave, a short walk from the heart of the city, have encouraged locals to open equally artsy and eclectic shops.

















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Personal Journeys: Returning to Hyderabad, Once a Land of Princes and Palaces

In an Indian city, little remains of the glorious past a father told stories about.

















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Double Points on Rocketmiles Hotel Bookings, Today Only Up to 10,000 Miles Per Night!

Rocketmiles: 24 hour double miles offer Rocketmiles is a hotel booking website that rewards you with miles for your reservations. I don’t make great use of it for my own travels, since I generally book directly through a hotel chain since I want their points and elite stay credit. If I wasn’t chasing status, I’d […]


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On the road in Iranian Kurdistan

A world away from the troubles over the border, Iran's western region offers an adventurous alternative to its more recognizable heartland.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/travel/iran-kurdistan/index.html

Report: non-drinkers die younger

A report finds that non-drinkers are more likely to die young than heavy drinkers. So have that second drink.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/report-non-drinkers-likely-die-young/

Which city should you travel to next

Having trouble deciding where to travel to next? Take today's quiz and find out!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/city-travel-next-quiz/

Exploring the leverage in airline loyalty

From a loyalty perspective it is widely accepted that travel rewards, such as flights and holidays, are the most sought after. Given ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airline-loyalty-leverage/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploring-leverage-airline-loyalty

Nothing At All Suspicious About These Blog Comments…

One of the less awesome parts of the internet is the veil of anonymity that so many people take advantage of by writing things they'd never say in person. We've all been guilty of it at one point or another.


The other side of that is that people think they're being slick when they leave a bunch of comments on an old post with a clear agenda. It's why I don't envy TripAdvisor's job for having to weed out fake reviews. Often when I review hotels in smaller cities where there are only a couple of competitors, something like a year later I'll randomly get five new comments over a week on the review bashing the hotel.


But here's a unique one. Yesterday some "random" comments were left on some posts about the Korean Air nut rage incident, all from the same IP.


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