The next time you walk into a pizzeria in Asia, a robot might be standing there to greet you — and take your order. MasterCard is working on bringing its MasterPass digital wallet software to Pepper, a robot designed by…
TAKE AN AMBIENT JOURNEY THROUGH Melanesia and Polynesia in this immersive video created by filmmakers Richard Sidey and Aliscia Young. Filmmakers: Richard Sidey and Aliscia YoungLocation: Western Papua, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago and Marquesas Islands…
Amid the continued long lines plaguing the nation’s airports, American Airlines and United Airlines both committed around $4 million to assist the TSA with the screening process in hopes of reducing wait times for passengers. Today, Delta Air Lines has…
As points and miles enthusiasts, one of the most frustrating parts of taking an Uber is that there’s no loyalty program. Amex customers can earn 2x points with some cards, select other credit cards (like Citi ThankYou Premier and Chase…
With passengers regularly complaining of two-hour wait times to make it through TSA screening lines, travelers are hungry for tips on how to speed up the process. Several airports and airlines have joined in the effort, going so far as…
Last month, United Airlines sent out very generous offers to some of its former top customers. MileagePlus members who once held top-tier status with the airline received offers for hundreds of thousands of bonus miles — a total of 315,000,…
So you’ve read all my gushing posts about Koh Tao, you’ve found yourself daydreaming of your own palm-fringed beach days, you’ve looked up flights, and now you’re island bound. But where to lay your head at night? It’s one of…
Recently, I wrote about how Rapid Rewards offers great value to domestic flyers. Thanks to the program’s cost-based award pricing, you can maximize your points and miles by booking with Southwest when fares are low, and using other programs for…
Fifteen years ago the elevated and abandoned railway was slated for demolition, but today, the High Line draws more than seven million visitors a year and is credited with sparking economic activity in the neighborhood worth billions of dollars. In…
SINCE the dawn of civilization, bridges have remained one of engineering’s greatest marvels.Here are some of Asia’s most unique bridges:Henderson Waves Bridge, SingaporeIn southern Singapore lies an unusual structure that connects Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. The…
