Japan's bizarre naked festival

Every year, on the third Saturday of February, in the dead of winter, thousands of Japanese men wearing nothing but loincloth gather at the Sadai-ji Temple for some unusual (almost) naked fun. Hadaka Matsuri, the 500-year-old festival, consists of about 10,000 inhibited men fighting each other over a pair of lucky sacred sticks thrown by […]



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How to Use the Currently Strong U.S. Dollar to Travel Frugally

It’s no secret that the U.S. dollar has strengthened against many of the world’s currencies. While the bad news regarding a strong dollar is that it can hurt export sales and eventually affect our economy, the good news is that in most countries your travel dollars now go much further. The change has come about […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/how-to-use-the-currently-strong-u-s-dollar-to-travel-frugally.html

In Transit Blog: Refurbished Stations From Denver to Tokyo

Train stations around the world are receiving significant face lifts, giving them a contemporary atmosphere and putting a new emphasis on retail and restaurants.

















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How to deal with travel envy

Next time the green monster starts calling, you’ll know just where to tell her she can go.



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How to Learn About Entrepreneurship Without Spending a Cent

As part of the promotion for this year’s B-School program with my friend Marie, I wanted to point out two very clear things:1. I think this course is fantastic, and well worth the cost. If you like the idea of establishing a freedom business, like I’ve done and so many AONC readers have done, this is a great way to get going in a structured program.2. If you don’t have the money or aren't sure you're ready, you don’t need to pay for this or anything else. You’re not "missing out." There are always other ways you can learn and participate.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/learn-about-entrepreneurship/

Travelport growth to come from eNett and Beyond Air

Travelport’s first set of full-year results since returning to NYSE came in at the top end of expectations and were, according to ...



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Startup pitch: MyTwinPlace flips shared accommodation business model

MyTwinPlace is a new travel startup that flips the shared accommodation business model on its head by offering a 1-for-1 exchange for ...



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How To Add A Stopover To A One Way Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Award

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is one of my favorite niche frequent flyer programs. Singapore Airlines has some of my favorite first class & business class products in the world, and for the most part the only way to book them is using Singapore KrisFlyer miles (that's because they block the space for members of their partner frequent flyer programs).

I've written extensively about the KrisFlyer program, both when it comes to redemptions on Singapore Airlines metal, as well as for redemptions on Star Alliance partner airlines:

-- Redeeming KrisFlyer miles for travel on Singapore Airlines

-- Redeeming KrisFlyer miles for travel on Star Alliance partners

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Tips for dating an Italian girl

Get ready to invest in the chase. An Italian girl always wants to know how much you're willing to work for her.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/7-differences-dating-american-girl-italian-girl/

$400 Account Opening Bonus for Citibank Checking Account

Citibank is offering $400 for opening a new Citigold checking account by February 28. You have to deposit $50,000 within 30 days to earn the bonus but you only need to keep the funds there for 15 days. The bonus funds don’t credit for 90 days so you have to keep your account open that […]

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The Wolves of Yellowstone

If you're looking for wolves, Yellowstone is a good place. And winter provides the best odds of seeing them.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/23/the-wolves-of-yellowstone/

Itineraries: Finding a Hotel for Supersize Weddings

Some resorts and hotels are renovating and expanding to capitalize on the lucrative business of large destination weddings.

















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19 signs you're from Chicago

1. You know what “Lake Effect” means. Bundle up, that’s what. 2. You’ll always think Channel 11 is the best public access channel ever. You learned to cook with the Frugal Gourmet, listened to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and first fell in love with Siskel & Ebert and their movie reviews watching WTTW. 3. You […]



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T Magazine: The Transformation of Duke Street

A London strip now boasts shops as British as afternoon tea.

















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A Film About Shame and Ego Wins Best Picture at the Oscars

Two days ago I went to see Birdman. I’d missed it when it came out, then forgot all about it, then realized it was still showing. Last night it won best picture and many other awards at the Oscars—coincidence, I’m sure. :)I really liked many aspects of the film, from the amazing drum-only soundtrack to the fact that it was filmed in a single continuous shot. (I don’t entirely know what that means, but it sounds cool.)I also thought it was interesting that much of the coverage of the film at the Oscars said it was primarily a story about ego. I thought it was somewhat about ego, especially in the context of mortality as an actor who formerly played a superhero ages and faces the loss of relevancy and career. But I also thought it was about shame, a concept that isn’t often explored from a masculine perspective. It reminded me of reading Karl Ove Knausgaard, something else I'll write about shortly.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/a-film-about-shame-and-ego/