The rise of the insincere travel offer – and what to do about it

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/bogus-travel-deals-expired-miles-leave-travelers-fuming/

The Bend at The Hills

Getting that “Sunburst” Don’t forget that you can get this kind of a sunburst if you set your camera to f/16 or higher. I find f/16 is usually good enough. You can go higher, but then you risk seeing more of the dust and junk on your sensor, which I always find annoying to fix […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/04/the-bend-at-the-hills/

20 signs you're from Italy

#11: You'll have pasta at least 4 times a week. But if your mum cooks the same pasta more than once in the same week, obviously she is not well.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/20-signs-born-raised-italy/

New Link Found for 90,000 Mile Bonus Virgin Atlantic Card

A little over a month ago an offer came out promising up to 90,000 miles for the Virgin Atlantic co-brand credit card. Now, these are Virgin Atlantic miles which aren’t the most valuable. And the offer required a whole bunch of spend. So it’s wasn’t the greatest card offer out there. In fact, I view […]

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Update: Ebola and Travel

Answers to questions about what is being done to prevent those infected with the Ebola virus from flying to the United States.

















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6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XII

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xii/

MIleage-earning Opportunity Begins to Slam Shut, Plus Crabs on a Plane and Donating to US Customs

News and notes from around the interweb: US Customs and Border Patrol accepts donations. (I’d definitely rather tip housekeeping at Marriotts) A US Airways flight was delayed because a box of live crabs spilled out in the cargo hold during flight. Some Chase cards treating online Serve reloads as cash advances. They’re not wrong… The […]

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Frugal Guide to Kauai

I realize we’ve been going pretty far away with the Frugal Guides lately and neglecting a destination our readers are most interested in: Hawaii. Sure, I covered Maui last year, but with Hawaii being on everyone’s bucket list, it’s time to cover Rick’s favorite Island: Kauai. Here are six tips on how to save on […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/frugal-guide-to-kauai.html

A Ban On Air Travel From Ebola-Stricken Countries Would Backfire, Experts Say

Public health experts agree that restricting flights from West Africa would not help contain the Ebola epidemic.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ban-air-travel-ebola-stricken-countries-would-backfire-experts-say-1699307

The 12 best Airbnbs in Paris

We’ve compiled a list of some of Paris's best apartments, lofts, and houses in all of its trendy, historic neighborhoods.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/12-best-airbnbs-paris/

ArtsBeat: International Arts Events Happening in the Week Ahead

A slideshow of arts events taking place across the world this coming week.





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Escaped crustaceans delay flight

Passengers on a delayed flight at New York's LaGuardia Airport were understandably a bit crabby for a while Thursday evening -- and it wasn't because of the weather or a maintenance issue.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/03/travel/new-york-flight-crabs/index.html

And the world's best building is...

The world's largest architecture festival has concluded with the presentation of a range of glittering awards in Singapore

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/03/travel/world-architecture-festival-2014/index.html

I Heart My National Park: Joshua Tree

Jeff Ohlfs began his love affair with Joshua Tree National Park a quarter of a century ago. The chief ranger of the park, Ohlfs has seen more of Joshua Tree than any other person posted there. "I remember believing I could never work in a desert park," says the national park service veteran. "Now, two decades later, I cannot pull myself away from it. For me, it is home." Here's his insider's guide to one of the premier jewels of the Southern California desert.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/03/i-heart-my-national-park-joshua-tree/

70,000 Point Bonus for Chase Ink Plus Ending Soon, Act Quickly

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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