March 18, 2015

Reactions to My Romanian Visa Post (and my response)

Wandering Earl


This is a post I wasn’t expecting to write. But I’m writing it because my last post – the one about having my Romanian residency visa refused – certainly went in an unexpected direction. Let me recap what that post … Read more






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Powerful solar storm sparks stunning aurora

A severe solar storm created a stunning display of light in the night sky over parts of the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand early Wednesday morning.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/18/travel/fear-solar-storm-2015/index.html

20 reasons we should move to Delhi

Pack your bags, sell your house: It's better in Delhi, India.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/20-reasons-moving-delhi-right-now/

US Airways Dividend Miles: Rest In Peace, No Longer Possible to Join

Last week I wrote that, as part of merging US Airways Dividend Miles into American AAdvantage within 30 days, we can expect Dividend Miles to start locking itself down. This is a major data migration project, it’s hard to imagine one larger. In advance of the integration — and as I would expect with a […]


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March 17, 2015

Six months later, Dollar wants me to pay $808





from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-a-scam/six-months-later-dollar-wants-pay-808/

American Express Launching New Coalition Points Currency ‘Plenti’

On Tuesday around late morning I posted some speculation about the launch of a new program by Plenti. Judging from the American Express trademark filings I guessed at an opportunity to earn and redeem Membership Rewards points across a variety of merchants. It turns out not to be Membership Rewards-related at all. Earn Points With […]


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AMAZING DEAL: $450 Business Class Tickets Between Washington And Beijing

Hurry up, folks! American is charging under $450 for roundtrip business class between Washington and Beijing through the end of the schedule.


You can book directly on aa.com. It's paid business class, and because of that you can use systemwide upgrades to upgrade to first class.


This won't last long!


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Chef Announced for American Express Centurion Lounge Miami!

American Express has begun operating their own network of “Centurion lounges,” which are a step above what travelers have become accustomed to from US airline-operated lounges. I consider the American Express Centurion lounge in Dallas my favorite lounge in the U.S.. It’s one of the two lounges I visit most often. There’s a Centurion lounge […]


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Gulf Carriers Strike Back at U.S. Campaign to Re-examine Open-Skies Agreements

The leaders of Etihad Airways and Emirates met separately with United States officials to counter claims by American carriers and unions that they received unfair, anticompetitive subsidies from national governments.

















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Ryanair Dangles Possibility of Ultracheap Trans-Atlantic Travel

The service is at least four years away, but the prospect of Ryanair's eventually entering the trans-Atlantic market can only cause new anxiety for Europe's biggest carriers.

















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Egypt Will Stop Issuing Visas On Arrival

Egypt's got 99 problems. Too many tourists ain't one of them, post revolution.


That being said, I do love visiting Cairo for a day at a time for the purpose of positioning myself for cheap paid premium cabin tickets (after having gotten a glimpse of the country, I'd actually like to visit for longer). Among the cheapest paid first & business class tickets are out of Cairo:


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The Famously Scary ‘King’s Little Pathway’ To Reopen In Spain

It was built between 1901 and 1905 to allow workers access between two hydroelectric power plants.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/el-caminito-del-rey-photos-footpath-spain-reopen-15-years-after-kings-little-pathway-1850244

In tax case, Hawaiian high court sides with online travel agencies

Today Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of online travel agencies, affirming an earlier tax appeal court decision. In the case of ...



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7 cringe-worthy cases of tourists defacing natural and cultural landmarks around the world

"Such destructive behaviours are nothing short of disrespect and sacrilege."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-cringe-worthy-cases-of-tourists-defacing-natural-and-cultural-landmarks-around-the-world/

British Airways Visa Changing Earning Rates April 30th

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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