Last summer and fall were busy seasons for Amtrak and its Guest Rewards loyalty program. First came the significant shift to a revenue-based structure for earning and redeeming points (which kicked in January 24, 2016) followed shortly thereafter by an…
One of the hottest topics in the points and miles world is the pending Starwood and Marriott merger — with Anbang now out of the way, it’s clear that the merger will likely move forward as planned. We now know…
1. Valle del Oro National Wildlife RefugeSteve Valasek for USFWSUntil recently, the area was dominated by alfalfa fields, but given that it’s also the meeting point of several tributary creeks to the nearby Rio Grande, the soggy ground is prime…
As of today, the American Express Membership Rewards program has one additional transfer partner: Etihad Guest. The Middle Eastern carrier is the 17th airline partner available for MR transfers, and it represents a great opportunity to book award flights —…
IF YOUR MOTHER’S FROM Latin America, this video will bring back all your mother’s gems from your childhood. Watch Buzzfeed’s video of these Latinos sharing all their favorite mannerisms and quotes from their hilarious mamis.
IN INNER-CITY “FOOD DESERTS” across the United States, one in three people have to walk over a mile to find a grocery store. Ron Finley is making sure this changes. He convinced the LA city council to allow street curbs…
Growing your own food is one the most rewarding experiences you can have. Not only is it good for your health (all the time spent outside getting some fresh air while planting, pruning, raking, digging, etc. will make you fit),…
Embed from Getty Images ON SATURDAY NIGHT, A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador’s coastal northwest. It has been the largest earthquake in Ecuador in decades, and has killed, as of this writing, upwards of 350 people. More than 2,500 people…
IN OUR ‘TRAILBLAZERS’ SERIES, we bring you individual perspectives on creative leadership, social innovation, and positive change from THNK’s worldwide alumni community. Today we present a unique view on innovation by C. M. Samala (known simply as Samala), a visionary…
What makes you happy? Travel? Good health? Gender equality? The following infographic by G Adventures takes into account the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and the Postive Experiences Index to reveal the happiest country in the world.
