The Nomadic Audio Speakase nestles a powerful Bluetooth speaker into the body of a hard-walled suitcase, which greatly enhances the speaker’s sound. The carry-on suitcase is remarkably well built, with smoothly rolling wheels, a secure TSA-approved lock, interior organization features, and a case that protects your possessions, including the removable Bluetooth speaker. I packed enough …
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3 new limited-time credit card deals just launched — get up to 100,000 United miles, free IHG hotel nights, and more
Three new rewards credit card offers have launched, offering extra hotel points, airline miles, and cash back on shipping purchases. Until November 6, new cardholders of the American Express® Business Gold Card can earn up to $500 back as statement credits on qualifying FedEx purchases made in the first three months. The United Explorer Business …
2 of Delta’s credit cards offer bonus Medallion Qualification Miles — the key to getting elite status
When you’re a frequent flyer with Delta, you can earn elite “Medallion” status, entitling you to special benefits and perks like first-class upgrades and waived fees. To qualify for Medallion status, you need to earn a certain number of Medallion Qualification Miles, or MQMs, and Medallion Qualification Dollars — MQDs — within a calendar year. …
What I wish I’d known before embarking on a 50-hour train ride across Siberia, wearing the same clothes for 2 days, and sharing a tiny compartment with 3 Russian strangers
On a recent trip to Russia, I spent 50 hours riding the Trans-Siberian Railway across more than 2,000 miles and four time zones in Russia. It was the experience of a lifetime, but there are a few things I wish I’d known before my journey. I wish I would’ve chosen my route more carefully, made …
Scientists have made artisan vodka from contaminated grain grown in Chernobyl’s radioactive exclusion zone
A team of scientists has created vodka from rye grain grown within the Chernobyl exclusion zone. “Atomik” vodka is the first consumer product to be made within the exclusion zone. Professor Jim Smith from the University of Portsmouth in the UK and a team of researchers made vodka because the distillation process removes radioactive impurities. …
These are the biggest airplanes in the world today — including one that can carry as many as 850 passengers
Airlines have been moving toward more flights with smaller aircraft, rather than fewer flights with bigger planes, but the biggest passenger planes in the history of aviation continue to fly today — and likely will for years to come. Alongside them, gigantic cargo planes, purpose-built commercial aircraft, and military transport jets are all still needed …
15 cheap eats that New Yorkers love
Eating in New York City can be extremely expensive, both for locals and tourists. However, New Yorkers know of quite a few places to get delicious food for a great deal. Whether you’re in the mood for steaming-hot ramen, sushi, or an incredible slice of pizza, here are the best cheap eats you’ll find in …
Lisbon is the hottest travel destination for millennials in 2019. We asked 20-somethings for their best travel tips — from fairy-tale castles to buzzing nightlife, here’s what they said.
Lisbon, Portugal, is the most popular travel destination for millennials, according to travel-planning site müvTravel. Millennials love Lisbon for its architecture and neighborhoods that charm by day and buzz at night. Located on the coast, Lisbon is also in proximity to beaches and resort towns for a day trip. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. Millennials …
Jeff Bezos partied on billionaire David Geffen’s $590 million superyacht in the Balearics — here’s a look at the yacht, which has hosted everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Barack Obama
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was spotted on billionaire David Geffen‘s superyacht, Rising Sun, this week. Geffen reportedly paid $590 million for the yacht, which previously belonged to Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Rising Sun is something of a playground for the rich and famous, as Geffen has been known to host celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and …
A year of using 4 Chase credit cards can earn you enough points for a family trip to Italy, Dubai, or virtually anywhere else
A friend recently asked me how she could go to Italy with her husband and daughter with free flights using credit card points. I helped her put together a strategy to earn enough points in a relatively short period of time. The cards in this scenario are the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase …
I flew business class for the first time on British Airways’ new A350, and the cocoon-like privacy impressed me far more than the food or the lounge
British Airways recently launched new business class Club Suites, and Business Insider was invited to be among the 30-ish journalists who were the first to experience them. The suites are being introduced on board the airline’s new A350 planes, and the inaugural commercial flight from London to Madrid took place on Monday August 5. The …
The most bizarre driving laws around the world
Countries around the world have many driving laws that differ from the US — sometimes with specifications that may baffle foreigners. From being fined for eating while driving to remember which days of the week you can legally drive, here are 14 of the most unusual driving laws around the world. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
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Gold, Platinum, or Reserve: We break down which Delta Amex credit card gets flyers the most value
From now until August 15, the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express are offering welcome bonuses that can earn you up to 50,000 miles and up to $500 back on Delta purchases. There’s also the Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express, which …
I visited a 200-year-old Russian bathhouse in Moscow, where I paid $85 to be whacked with branches and doused in ice-cold water. It was the most memorable part of my trip.
The banya, or traditional Russian bathhouse, is an integral part of Russian culture. A banya typically includes a steam room with wooden benches, leafy branches that are used for massages, and buckets or pools of cold water. On a recent trip to Russia, I visited a 200-year-old traditional bathhouse in Moscow, where I paid $85 …
These are the top 10 countries to live and work, according to 18,000 expats
HSBC has ranked the best places to live in the world for expats based on living standards, career opportunities, and ability to raise a family. The list is based on a survey of 18,059 expats from 163 regions. Scroll down to see the top 10 countries, and why they made it. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
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Australia issues travel warning to Hong Kong as ‘unpredictable’ protests enter into their ninth week
Australia on Wednesday local time issued a travel warning for Hong Kong, saying that protests had become “unpredictable” and posed a threat to tourists. The government urged tourists to avoid large public gatherings and warned of violent confrontation between protesters, police, and criminally-linked individuals. The warning comes amid large-scale protests that rocked Hong Kong throughout …
United Explorer Card review: Bonus miles, free checked bags, TSA PreCheck, and more
The popular United Explorer Card offers 2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants, hotels, and United, and 1 mile per dollar everywhere else. Benefits include free checked bags, a TSA Global Entry or PreCheck credit, and United lounge passes that all add huge value to the card. The 40,000-mile bonus after spending $2,000 on a …
30 photos show what life is like in the hottest inhabited city on earth
Mecca, Muslim’s holiest city, is the world’s hottest city. It is the warmest inhabited place on earth, with an average annual temperature of 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit. In summer, temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It has more than 1.5 million permanent residents, and another 2 million pilgrims journey there each year. Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
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If you’re looking to simplify your finances, consider using just one credit card. Here are 10 of the best picks for earning travel rewards or cash back
One of the quickest ways to earn a large sum of points, miles, or cash back is to earn a credit card sign-up bonus. But there are benefits to using just one credit card as well. With a single-card strategy, you’ll know exactly how much you’re spending — without having to aggregate your balances across …
The best backpacking tents you can buy
Modern backpacking tents need to be lightweight, durable, easy to set up, and provided plenty of shelter from inclement weather. That’s exactly what you’ll get from the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2, a tent that is spacious, comfortable, and built for the backcountry. Whether you’re just spending a single night in the backcountry …
I rode the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway on a 2,000-mile journey across four time zones in Russia. Here’s what it was like spending 50 hours on the longest train line in the world.
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, spanning 5,772 miles (9,289 kilometers) and connecting Moscow to far Eastern Russia. On a recent trip to Russia, I spent 50 hours on a Trans-Siberian train from the Siberian city of Novosibirsk to Moscow. The more than 2,000-mile journey crossed four time zones. I …
A look inside Datça, the popular tourist destination in Turkey where the $400 million yacht rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos was spotted
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos‘ rumored superyacht — the “Flying Fox” — was spotted in Datça, Turkey, although an Amazon representative said the yacht doesn’t belong to Bezos. Datça is a popular tourist destination in Turkey. Datça isn’t easy to access, which means that its natural beauty remains relatively untouched — and the town itself holds …
Read the pitch deck that business travel startup Lola used to secure $37 million in funding
Lola.com CEO Mike Volpe thinks business travel on the whole is just horrible – but he saw that as a big business opportunity. Lola focuses on making it easier for medium-sized companies to manage corporate travel arrangements. Companies use the service to authorize employees to make travel-related purchases and set their own policies for those …
Review: The Platinum Delta Amex gets you an annual companion ticket, free lounge access when you fly Delta, and more
The premium Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express comes loaded with valuable benefits and perks ideal for frequent Delta flyers. While the mile-earning rate from this card is not the best around, benefits like a free checked bag on Delta flights and an annual companion ticket make the card a serious contender. The …
15 hot vacation spots where rentals hold their value year-round
Rental data company AirDNA compiled a list of the least seasonal vacation destinations where owners can expect to see profits all year round. Big cities in the south and west like Sacramento and Raleigh made the list, though a third of the spots went to beaches in Hawaii. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …
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The 12 most innovative and beautifully designed buildings in 2019, according to architects
The American Institute of Architects, a national organization for architects and industry professionals, recently released the 12 winners of this year’s Housing Awards. This year’s entries came from homes designed by licensed US architects as well as owners of residential projects that were completed after January 1, 2014. A jury of industry professionals measured each …
I went to a hidden food festival deep in Queens for a taste of New York City’s best food festival, which pays homage to Asia’s world-famous night markets
Every year, from April to October, New York City’s best food festival happens nearly every Saturday night. The Queens Night Market is a massive celebration of the borough’s diversity — it features vendors from all over the world serving dishes from all over the world. We visited the Queens Night Market on a recent Saturday …