April 20, 2015

The perils of flying with instruments



from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/19/travel/flying-with-musical-instruments-feat/index.html

Inside a samurai's bedroom



from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/19/travel/japan-kyushu-samurai-towns/index.html

Ethiopia: Site of the Ark of the Covenant?

Ethiopia is home to many sites of religious significance, including one that supposedly houses the vessel that once held the Ten Commandments.


from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/20/travel/ethiopia-ark-of-the-covenant/index.html

10 travel apps to download to your Apple Watch

A handful of wrist-ready apps are already promising to transform the way you navigate the globe.


from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/20/travel/apple-watch-travel-apps/index.html

Discover It Miles not as lucrative as I had hoped

When the Discover It Miles card was first introduced, I was excited about the potential (see: Discover introduces a new card and a potentially VERY lucrative 1st year offer).  Instead of a standard signup offer, Discover has promised to double all miles earned on the card in the first year.  The card is essentially a 1.5% cash back card, but for the first year it really earns 3% cash back.  That’s an excellent rate of…

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from The Frequent Miler http://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/2015/04/20/discover-it-miles-not-as-lucrative-as-i-had-hoped/

Pilots at Allegiant Air Question Safety Standards

The pilots, who are in contract negotiations, say they worry about maintenance problems with the airline’s aging fleet.








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Toblerone Line in Vaud, Switzeland

Toblerone Line

During World War II, Switzerland was in a uniquely tough spot amidst the seats of fascist power such as Germany and Italy. Shoring themselves up against possible invasion, the country created the Promenthouse Line, which still exists today under the much sweeter name, the Toblerone Line. 

The Promenthouse Line is a long trail of anti-tank defenses that consisted of 12 fortresses linked by miles of cement wedges known as "dragon's teeth." Running from the Jura mountains to Lake Geneva, the line was more of an inconvenience than a wall. The 16-ton hunks of concrete presented an impassable obstacle for tanks, but could easily be destroyed by explosive ordinance. Luckily the defenses never needed to be tested and the trail of stone teeth remains to this day.

While there have been motions to dismantle the defensive line, but it survives to this day, albeit by a different name. Thanks to the defense's resemblance to the distinctive Swiss chocolate bar, Toblerone, the increasingly moss-covered dragon's teeth have taken the company's name for their own.

The Toblerone trail has even been built up in some parts with paths and stairs for hikers and bikers to follow along. Some of the fortresses along the way can also be visited.      










from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/458d1977/sc/24/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Ctoblerone0Eline/story01.htm

Do NOT Make This Mistake With Citi Hilton Reserve $100 Statement Credit

Because of the improved offer for the Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve card, folks have been asking about the limited time $100 statement credit for Hilton hotel stays. With this offer, you get a $100 statement credit after spending $100 or more … Continue reading →

from Million Mile Secrets http://millionmilesecrets.com/2015/04/20/do-not-make-this-mistake-with-citi-hilton-reserve-100-statement-credit/

Today Only! Save Money on Stays at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Arizona and Hawaii

Starting at 1:00 pm Eastern Time today, you can buy Fairmont Hotels & Resorts stay certificates for 3 hotels in Arizona and Hawaii. Through April 24, 2015, a new travel deal from the US Travel Association will be available every weekday. Deal for April 20, 2014 – Discounted … Continue reading →

from Million Mile Secrets http://millionmilesecrets.com/2015/04/20/today-only-save-money-on-stays-at-fairmont-hotels-resorts-in-arizona-and-hawaii/

Rick’s Picks: A Timeline of Travel Hacking

I’ve been a member of FlyerTalk for 14 years now. I’m thrilled, and at times, disappointed by what has happened to our community over the years. The thrilling part is watching others see the world at prices they can afford and openly and unselfishly pass on what they have learned about the hobby. Our membership […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/ricks-picks-a-timeline-of-travel-hacking.html
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