US states in 1 smart ass sentence

"Alaska: No, you can’t see Russia from here."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/50-states-summed-one-smart-ass-sentence/

3 Filipino habits I lost in the US

Filipinos value a sense of propriety. Americans, on the other hand, value directness. If you want something, do something about it.



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Should You Take Advantage of a 0% Balance Transfer Offer?

Over the last few months, I have been bombarded by 0% balance transfer offers. And when I say bombarded, I mean at least 10 offers every month. If, like me, you have been receiving these balance transfer offers, should you consider accepting any of them? What is a balance transfer? When we think of credit […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/should-you-take-advantage-of-a-0-balance-transfer-offer.html

Inexperience May Have Caused Flight 8501 Crash

An NTSC investigator said Thursday that the flight data recorders provided a "pretty clear picture" of the last moments of Flight 8501.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-less-experienced-co-pilot-was-control-plane-climbed-too-fast-1798636

The Incredible Ice Towers of Antarctica

Preparing for the next trips I feel lucky to have spent about three weeks in Antarctica, and I’m also happy to be home! But I’ve got a few cool trips lined up here for Hong Kong, Berlin, and London in the next few weeks. I’ll be taking photos all along the way, of course… my […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/29/the-incredible-ice-towers-of-antarctica/

Why is Dish still trying to collect from me?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/dish-still-trying-collect/

FBI Investigates Spike In Terror Threats Against US Airlines

Since Jan. 17, U.S. airlines have received more than 50 bomb threats, authorities say.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/fbi-investigates-spike-terror-threats-against-us-airlines-1798610

Traveling in winter [photos]

"As these images will show, winter can be the most beautiful time to visit some destinations, not to mention you might be the only traveler around. Just remember to wear layers!"



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/15-stunning-photos-convince-winters-best-time-travel/

Leave your e-reader at home

The mantra goes: travel like a local, eat like a local, go to the places locals go to. What about reading like a local? Nobody ever talks about that part.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-reasons-leave-e-reader-home/

United Guts Partner Miles Earning and Looks at FAA Fines, Virgin Feeds Passengers McDonalds, and American’s CEO Speaks Too Much Truth

News and notes from around the interweb: United already destroyed its frequent flyer program as a means of rewarding actually flying on United. Now, as if there was any doubt this would happen, they have updated its charts showing the points you’ll earn for flying on its partners. And it isn’t pretty. In general you […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/28/united-guts-partner-miles-earning-looks-faa-fines-virgin-feeds-passengers-mcdonalds-americans-ceo-speaks-much-truth/

The ultimate global drinking cheat sheet [infographic]

Would you change your country's drink of choice on this chart?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-drinking-cheat-sheet-infographic/

Ukraine Clamps Down on Travel to and From Rebel Areas

After the recent implementation of new border restrictions — requiring a special pass that can be difficult, if not impossible, to obtain — a policy of isolating and frustrating rebel-held regions has taken a major and maddening turn.

















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On the lure of the travel tattoo

"Do people tend to get body art while on vacation because they’re actually embracing the moment, feel out of character and able to do anything they want, or because they’ve had a few too many margaritas?"



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/people-get-tattoos-traveling/

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: Tourism in Tripoli Creates Optimism

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

















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The many faces of Siem Reap

"I thought I'd be seeing ruins in a dense jungle, Tomb Raider style...turns out this was the local place for a Sunday getaway." says filmmaker Ish Gagno.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/many-faces-siem-reap/