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I tried the cult-favorite Trtl travel pillow to see if it’s worth the hype — and I don’t know how I ever flew without it
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Insider Picks’ favorite travel pillow, the Trtl Pillow, just got a major makeover. The new Trtl Pillow Plus features adjustable support, breathable fabric, and extra cushioning. I used …
I flew on one of the ‘worst airlines in America’. Here’s why I’d do it again.
Frontier Airlines is one of many ultra-low-cost airlines in the US offering passengers cheaper fares than what major carriers charge. But there’s a catch to flying one such airline, especially one that has often been ranked as one of the worst in the country. I recently flew from San Francisco, California, to Austin, Texas, aboard …
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These stylish compression socks are perfect for sitting at a desk all day, traveling, or working out
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Comrad Socks is a new startup that’s designing stylish socks with surprising health benefits. Compression socks help promote blood flow in your legs, preventing soreness aches, and …
TSA has found money to give employees transit and parking benefits during the government shutdown
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees will continue to have transit and parking benefit during the government shutdown. TSA administrator David Pekoske announced that his employees will continue to have the benefits that provide free work parking and public transit. TSA screening officers have been working without pay since the government shutdown commenced on December 22. …
The worst states in America to get a speeding ticket, ranked
WalletHub.com published a study of the strictest and most lenient states in America when it comes to speeding and reckless driving. The study looked at 12 categories to measure how severely each state responds to speeding and reckless driving. Texas proved to be the most lenient state in the country when it comes to policing …
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24 American hotels every luxury traveler should visit in 2019
Elite Traveler recently published a list of Top 100 Hotels across nine regions around the world. Of the Top 100, 24 were American hotels. The majority were located in New York City, including the well-known St. Regis and Plaza hotels. Others were located near national and state parks, including luxury resorts near Jackson Hole, Wyoming …
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A photo I took on the Nile River shows exactly how much Egypt’s struggling economy is affecting everyday people
Years of instability, political change, and terror attacks have wreaked havoc on the Egyptian economy and the tourism industry, which once employed 12% of the workforce and constituted 10% of the country’s GDP. The downturn in tourism has been devastating for those relying on the industry for their livelihood, with UNICEF announcing last year that …
I went to Seattle’s retro gaming paradise, and it blew away my expectations. Here’s what it’s like to visit ‘Pink Gorilla’
Seattle is home to an iconic video game store named “Pink Gorilla.” The store has two locations, and aims to re-create the organized chaos of Tokyo’s gaming stores. On a recent visit to Seattle, I went to the original Pink Gorilla location to see what all the hype was about — and it was even …
The 19 best hotels in the world in 2019
TripAdvisor has released the winners of its 2019 Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels. The awards honour hotels across categories including Luxury, Bargain, Small, Best Service, B&Bs and Inn, Romance, Family, and All-Inclusive, as well as Top Hotels Overall. The ranking is based on millions of reviews and opinions collected globally on TripAdvisor over the past …
Alaska Airlines is selling one-way tickets for as little as $39
Alaska Airlines launched a two-day flash sale on Tuesday with discount one-way flights going for as little as $39. Deals include $39 one-way or $78 round-trip flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Flights between Boston and Los Angeles or San Francisco are on sale for $99 one-way or $198 round trip. All sale tickets …
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Southwest Airlines is running an unprecedented deal on its Companion Pass — here’s how to earn and use it
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with a companion for only the cost of taxes and fees! Right now through February 11, the Companion Pass is easier to earn than …
This $30 waterproof bag fell into a pool and everything was still dry — it’s no wonder it has a 5-star rating on Amazon
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I brought a waterproof bag to keep my things dry in case I came across a rainy microclimate while hiking. Not …
WOW Air CEO reveals what went wrong for his airline that forced it to layoff 100 employees and dump half of its planes
WOW Air suffered through a tough 2018 that saw it lay off 111 employees, cut its fleet size in half, and a failed merger with Icelandair. According to WOW Air founder and CEO Skúli Mogensen, the company’s struggles can be attributed to its decision to add wide-body Airbus A330-300 jetliners to its fleet in late …
The 10 most expensive cities to live in around the world in 2019
The 15th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey has revealed the most expensive cities to live in around the world. The study looked at 309 housing markets in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the US. It uses the “mean multiple” approach — the median house price divided by the …
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After my hard drive crashed and lost 3 months of work, I devised a foolproof backup system to protect myself in the future
I’ve made a lot of mistakes since I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. By far the worst was when the external hard drive with all of my photos, videos, and interviews failed. When I returned home in September, I decided to find a foolproof method for backing …
An ultra-luxe retreat in the Maldives has been named the world’s most romantic resort 6 times — here’s a look inside the secluded island
A luxurious retreat in the Maldives has once again been named the world’s most romantic resort. Baros Maldives includes 77 ultra-luxurious villas, each with its own open-air bathroom and rain shower. Many villas also have their own private pools. The resort has been dubbed the “World’s Most Romantic Resort” by World Travel Awards for four …
I flew 7 hours in EgyptAir economy class and it showed me even the most basic flag carrier can be better than most American airlines
EgyptAir is the flag carrier of Egypt and a member of Star Alliance, operating in 75 cities around the world. While EgyptAir isn’t known for winning awards and has a spotty history of accidents, I decided to take a chance on the international flag carrier for a recent long-haul flight from Cairo to Morocco. I …
I stayed at a hotel booked through AmEx’s Fine Hotels and Resorts program to see if it is worth all the hype
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. If you have the Platinum Card® from American Express, you have access to a suite of travel benefits, including access to an exclusive hotel-booking program run by AmEx: the Fine Hotels and …
Plus, Premier, or Priority: We break down which Southwest Airlines credit card gets flyers the most value
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Southwest is currently running an epic deal that can be worth thousands of dollars toward your 2019 travel on the airline. All three of Southwest’s personal credit cards through Chase are offering …
A Royal Caribbean passenger reportedly jumped off the side of a ship and got banned from the cruise line for life (RCL)
Royal Caribbean passenger Nick Naydev jumped off the side of one of the cruise line’s ships and is banned from Royal Caribbean for life, Fox 13 reports. Police officers from Nassau, Bahamas, were reportedly called to take Naydev from the ship after the jump, though Naydev told Fox 13 the officers “thought the whole situation …
Airbus CEO reveals why the company would be protected during an economic downturn
Airbus CEO Tom Enders told reporters that the company’s large order backlog will serve as a buffer against many of the ill effects of an economic downturn. According to Enders, the company’s 7,577-plane backlog will give Airbus the flexibility to move around production slots so deliveries aren’t negatively affected. The Airbus CEO was in Mobile, …
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A $21 million lawsuit filed in New York alleges that a sophisticated web of real estate brokers used Airbnb illegally to trick 75,000 unknowing guests
A $21 million lawsuit is accusing a web of real estate brokers of using Airbnb to illegally rent over 250 listings to nearly 76,000 unknowing guests. The lawsuit, filed in New York City on Jan. 14, accuses Metropolitan Property Group, a real estate brokerage firm, of using a litany of fake identities to rent out …
12 cheap capital cities everyone wants to visit
Most world capitals are the biggest cities in their countries. Some capitals offer a better bang for your buck when it comes to traveling. Using a list of the most affordable capitals and the most popular travel destinations of 2018, we compiled the list of budget-friendly capital cities everyone wants to visit. A country’s biggest …
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I woke up at dawn to follow a top falconer training the fastest creatures on earth to compete for a $7 million prize, and found the Middle East’s oldest pastime both grisly and thrilling
Though falconry has existed in cultures throughout history, it has a central role in the United Arab Emirates and Middle Eastern culture, where nomads have long used falcons to hunt for food. In the UAE, falconers train their falcons, which can cost up to $60,000 a bird, to race at hundreds of miles an hour …
As an American living in the UK, here are 5 ways Britain’s National Health Service is superior to US healthcare
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is a government-sponsored system where people are entitled to healthcare without cost at the point of use. Here, author Jennifer Still, an American living in the UK, lays out five reasons why she believes the NHS is “superior” to the healthcare system in the US. When I lived in …
The top 10 most expensive cities around the world, ranked
Singapore reigns as the world’s most expensive city for the fifth year in a row, based on a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Seoul also kept its No. 6 ranking for the second consecutive year. Asia remains the continent with the most expensive cities, closely followed by Europe. Since last year, European capitals Paris …
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