The spat between the European Union and Turkey over visa-free travel is heating up. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey is demanding the abolition of visas for his citizens, or else he’ll renege on a deal that has reduced the…
By this point, you guys are probably sick of hearing me say it — yes, there is more to do on little Koh Tao than just diving and partying!I’ve long been itching to try one of their land-based adventures, both…
TPG reader Jeffrey sent me a message on Facebook to ask about easy ways to earn rewards:Of course, there are plenty of ways to earn points and miles. Apart from actually flying, you can earn Avios from spending on the…
EXTREME HIKER SARAH MARQUIS thinks that modern-day people who hurtle through the world at unnatural speeds have lost an important connection to their surroundings. She will call her parents to let her know she’s on her way to visit —…
TPG reader Garrett sent me a message on Facebook to ask about earning Delta SkyMiles:That said, I think Garrett can earn SkyMiles more efficiently than he is at the moment. The Gold Delta SkyMiles Card offers perks (like free checked…
TPG reader Peter sent me a tweet to ask about carry-on luggage:For starters, many aircraft simply don’t have enough bin space to accommodate an average piece of luggage from everyone onboard. Unless you decrease the maximum carry-on size, some people…
TPG reader Nick sent me a tweet to ask about traveling in Hawaii:If you want to use points or miles for an interisland flight, then you’re probably going to be flying on Hawaiian Airlines metal in any case; the only…
TPG reader Vishal sent me a message on Facebook to ask about Amex cards:The Platinum Card from American Express is a great example. Apart from the standard personal card and the business version, there are several co-branded Platinum cards such…
Turkey experienced its biggest drop in foreign-tourist arrivals on record last month, as tensions with Russia and a series of deadly bombings kept visitors away from the country’s beaches.The number of arrivals dropped for a ninth consecutive month, the longest…
The Nebraska Tourism Commission fired its executive director Thursday in the wake of a blistering state audit that found questionable spending and a lack of oversight within the agency.Kathy McKillip had been suspended with pay before the 8-0 vote to…
