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Deal Alert: US to Tokyo from $587 Round-Trip

Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz and Priceline, which allows you to cancel flights without…

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Sun gods through history

PRETTY MUCH EVERY CIVILIZATION HAS WORSHIPPED the sun at one point or another. It’s natural, seeing as it’s giant, on fire, floats in the air, and we’re entirely dependent on it to continue existing. In honor of the summer solstice,…

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Side effects traveling to Korea

1. I now box out elderly women in line.The motto of senior citizens across the Korean peninsula seems to be, “Do whatever the hell you like!” Examples of this include but are not limited to: Cutting to the front of…

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Funny Slovenian expressions

1. Slovenians don’t get a hangover… They “have a cat” (Imam mačka).3. A Slovenian does not express good fortune… They say “my axe fell into the honey” (Sekira mi je padla v med).4. Slovenians don’t give up… They “throw a…

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Buy Starpoints for 2.45 Cents Each Through July 1

Last month, Starwood Preferred Guest co-branded Amex credit card holders were given the opportunity to purchase Starpoints at a 35% discount — less than 2.3 cents apiece. However, that was only valid for SPG members who were cardholders of either…

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Superpowers Cincinnatians have

1. The ability to tell the difference between Gold Star and Skyline.This feat seems like nothing to a Cincinnatian. To an outsider, the two Cincinnati chili recipes are identical: sludgy brown meat with a little bit of cinnamon and… Jesus,…

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Here’s what a Brexit could mean for the world

Here in Britain we’re currently dealing with the idea of leaving the EU, which we’ve termed Brexit. There’s a referendum scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2016. Why some people in the UK want to leave the EUOther arguments include the…

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TPG Staff Picks for Best Luggage

TPG readers are constantly asking us about our favorite luggage and wondering what bags and suitcases we use when we travel. I have a few favorites and thought it would be fun to reach out to the members of TPG’s…

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