Lima is a gorgeous city. It sits along the western coast of Peru, its beaches kissed by the Pacific Ocean. It’s no surprise that Lima is known for ceviche — a dish that consists of fresh, raw seafood that’s cured in citrus juice, mixed with raw red onion, and bolstered by aji chilies (a spicy …
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The Obamas just took a luxurious cruise with Oprah and Bruce Springsteen on this billionaire producer’s yacht
It’s that time of year again. Billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen has set sail on his $590 million luxury yacht, “Rising Sun,” and as usual, he’s got a ton of boldface names with him, including the Obamas. The 74-year-old mogul is known for cruising the high seas with celebrity guests. This time, he was joined …
I’ve been flying for 40 years — and it’s always been a terrible experience (UAL)
I took my first commercial flight a bit later than a lot of folks nowadays — I think I was about 13 — but since then I’ve flown on everything from Boeing 747s in South Africa to twin-prop Cessna puddle jumpers between Hyannis and Nantucket. I’ve crossed the Pacific and the Atlantic. I’ve soared above …
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Why there is French on a British passport
On the front of the British passport,on the Royal Coat of Arms, there are French words such as “Dieu et mon droit” and “Honi soit qui mal y pense.” The origin of some of these words dates back to the 12th Century. It’s believed King Richard I used “Dieu et mon droit” as his battle …
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These matchmakers charge guys up to $35,000 to be sent on dates — here are their top spots in New York
Over the past three years, matchmakers Greta Tufvesson and Nikki Lewis have set up thousands of dates on both the West and East Coast. They say their matchmaking business, The Bevy, has a 95% success rate thanks to an extensive vetting process and a strong inner drive to connect people. “We’re connectors,” Tufvesson recently told …
‘Infuriated’ United pilots union slams cops for forcibly dragging passenger from plane (UAL)
On Thursday, United Airlines‘ pilots broke their silence on the violent removal of David Dao from Flight 3411. “The safety and well-being of our passengers is the highest priority for United pilots, and this should not have escalated into a violent encounter,” United Master Executive Council, the union representing the airline’s 12,500 pilots, wrote in …
United is promising to make major customer service changes (UAL)
On Thursday, United Airlines issued its latest statement regarding the violent removal of Dr. David Dao from Flight 3411. The statement comes on the heels of a press conference, held by Dr. Dao and his lawyer, Tom Demetrio, during which Demetrio indicated that his client is preparing to take legal action against the Chicago-based airline. …
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This secretive restaurant has been a politician’s hideaway for almost 25 years
A couple who racked up $54,000 worth of airline miles shares the spending strategy that helped them do it
In January, Pedro Pla and Grace Cheng took off on their second trip around the world. Over six months, the couple and their two sons, 4-year-old Ramses and 2-year-old Ranefer, are visiting 15 countries on five continents using four business class Round-The-World (RTW) tickets. Pla and Cheng, who are the cofounders of credit-card comparison site …
I make the same 3 choices before every trip I take, and it always saves me money
I love to travel. It would be friendlier to my wallet if I loved gardening herbs, or distance running, or … pretty much anything else. But for me, there’s nothing like a good view over the Mediterranean, even if it’s thousands of miles — and dollars — from home. The internet is brimming with money-saving …
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New York’s Financial District has become one of the most exciting places to eat in the city — here are 12 of the best new restaurants
New York’s Financial District used to be a ghost town when the sun went down — a no-man’s land for anything more interesting than a Starbucks to keep the investment bankers going through the night. But times have changed, and Manhattan’s downtown financial hub has experienced some exciting additions to its dining scene. Thanks to …
Here’s everything you should have in your car at all times
It’s easy to manage many dangerous driving situations, such as bad weather or a stall, by planning ahead. It’s better to be safe than sorry. According to Ready, a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, this is everything you should keep in your …
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Here are the 12 best airlines in America (UAL, AAL, DAL, LUV, JBLU, ALK)
On Monday, Wichita State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University released their annual Airline Quality Ratings (AQR) report. The study evaluates the performance of America’s 12 largest airlines based on a series of factors including on-time performance, denied boardings, mishandled baggage, and customer complaints. According to the study, the airline industry, as a whole, has shown …
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This startup lets you design a custom TSA-approved travel kit for cheap, and ships it straight to your door
Air travel is enough of a headache without worrying about the size of your liquids. That’s the theory that Pack Simply is banking on, anyway. The New York-based startup is trying to take the hassle out of buying travel-sized toiletries by offering the ability to build your own TSA-approved toiletry bag online. Pack Simply ships …
Emirates is trolling United Airlines CEO in a new commercial (UAL)
The nastiest feud in the airline industry has taken another turn. On Tuesday, Emirates released a commercial ridiculing United Airlines after disturbing video surfaced of law enforcement violently removing a passenger from one of the Chicago-based carrier’s flights. In a dig at United and its CEO Oscar Munoz, Emirates offers a modified version of the …
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What it’s like visiting one of the world’s greatest treasures: Machu Picchu
It’s hard to describe the experience of visiting Machu Picchu. People who’ve visited like to call it “breathtaking.” While cliché, it’s not inaccurate. How often are you standing on an Andean peak, walking through thousand-year-old ruins, looking down on the clouds? For Indiana Jones, perhaps the feeling is common. For the average person like myself, …
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People on Twitter are roasting United Airlines after a passenger was forcibly dragged off a plane
A passenger was forcibly removed from his seat on a United flight to make space for crew after it was overbooked, and now the company is facing a lot of backlash, particularly on Twitter. Here are some of the best reactions to the incident, including some references to the movie “Airplane!” and “The Walking Dead.” …
United Airlines CEO: There are lessons we can learn from this experience (UAL)
United CEO Oscar Munoz wrote an open letter to the airline’s 82,000 employees following an incident on Sunday that saw law-enforcement officials forcibly remove a passenger from one of the company’s flights. In the letter, Munoz reaffirmed his support for United’s employees while pointing out that there are lessons to be gleaned from the incident. …
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Making the same 2 decisions before any trip I take has helped me pack lighter for years
I pack light. I’ve traveled through Croatia, Greece, Spain, and beyond for upwards of 10 days at a time with one bag I can lift easily. I know many people swear by rolling suitcases, but I like a carry-on I can stick under the seat in front of me that’s never out of my sight …
Here’s how airlines like United choose who to kick off of a flight — and what to do if you’re chosen
United’s overbooking policies are being called into question after a video of a passenger being dragged off a flight went viral. Passengers who have more expensive tickets, higher frequent flyer status, and checked in early are less likely to be bumped There is no federal limit to the amount of money an airline can offer …
The Obamas have been on a tropical tour since leaving the White House — here’s where they’ve been so far
The Obamas are making the most of their vacation time. Since leaving the White House in January, they have been hitting some of the most exotic destinations imaginable. After spending a few days in Palm Springs, Barack and Michelle Obama kicked off their tropical tour with a visit to entrepreneur Richard Branson’s private Necker Island. …
People are outraged by this shocking video showing a passenger forcibly dragged off a United Airlines plane
A passenger was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight by law enforcement on Sunday after refusing to give up his seat. According to a person who says they were on the flight, the airline needed room on the overbooked aircraft to reposition crew for another flight. But when it couldn’t find enough volunteers, even …
Watch 3 space station crew members return from the ISS in 90 seconds
The Soyuz spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and Russian space agency cosmonauts Sergy Ryzhikov and Andrey Borisenko landed safely on April 10 in Kazakhstan. The three were crew members from the International Space Station (ISS). There’s now a three-person crew operating the ISS, with plans for two more to join this month. Join the …
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Here’s the budget of a couple who traveled for an entire year on less than $30,000
In early 2014, Jarryd Salem and Alesha Bradford left their native Australia to backpack from Thailand to South Africa without taking a single flight. Since then, they’ve spent most of their time on the road, traveling everywhere from Mongolia to Vietnam to Tajikistan. And they do it on a budget. Over the course of a …
This robot suitcase will follow you around
A family of 4 racked up enough credit card points to buy $54,000 of round-the-world flights almost for free
Travel has always been a part of Pedro Pla’s life. By the time the Puerto Rican was three years old, he’d visited as many continents. In 2007, Pla, now 35, and his Singaporean wife Grace Cheng, 36, embarked on a year-long journey around the world, traveling to 15 countries on five continents using two Round-The-World …
12 eerie photos of enormous Chinese cities completely empty of people
Throughout China, there are hundreds of cities that have almost everything one needs for a modern, urban lifestyle: high-rise apartment complexes, developed waterfronts, skyscrapers, and even public art. Everything, that is, except one major factor: people. These mysterious — and almost completely empty — cities are a part of China’s larger plan to move up …
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