I took two smartphones with me on a trip to Hawaii, and I ended up happier with the cheaper phone’s photos. The $800 Google Pixel 3 is often crowned as the best smartphone camera, but I found the OnePlus 6T that starts at $550 took better photos. The following is mostly my own personal opinion, …
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I stayed in the shadow of Egypt’s iconic pyramids, and they’re more surreal than any photos can show
The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing and was chosen in 2007 as one of the seven New Wonders of the World. I recently fulfilled a childhood dream to visit the archeological site during a trip to the Middle East. While …
Here’s how much a bottle of wine costs in each of the world’s 10 most expensive cities
The cost of a bottle of wine across the world’s top 10 most expensive cities varies by a full $20. The world’s most expensive city overall is, for the fifth year running, Singapore, but Tev Aviv outranks it when it comes to the cost of wine. Of the world’s 10 most expensive cities, three Asian …
Hilton’s business credit card is a compelling choice for loyalists of the hotel chain — we break down whether it’s worth the $95 annual fee
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 only business card offered by Hilton, the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is great for business owners with large business expenses, who frequently stay at Hilton Hotels. The welcome bonus …
The 18 best restaurants in the world where you don’t need a reservation
A shortlist of the best “no reservations required” restaurants around the world has been announced by The World Restaurant Awards. The list celebrates restaurants which allow diners to indulge their spontaneity. The winner of this and other categories will be announced at an awards ceremony in Paris on February 18. While some people find restaurants …
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Canada joins US in raising travel advisory after China’s ‘arbitrary’ use of law to sentence Canadian to death in drug case
Canada has joined the US in raising its travel warnings for China, fearing a growing pattern of the arbitrary application of local laws to detain citizens from those countries. The move comes just hours after a Chinese court in Liaoning province sentenced Canadian citizen Robert Lloyd Schellenberg to death on rebooted drug-trafficking charges. Diplomatic relations …
Wow Air is offering $49 one-way flights from the US to Europe
Wow Air is offering one-way flights from the US to Europe for as little as $49. The discounted fare will be available on select flights from Boston, Detroit, Washington D.C., and New York to Reykjavik, Dublin, Brussels, Frankfurt, and London. Only 1,000 seats will be available at the $49 price point. The sale ends at …
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Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is the holy grail of travel rewards — I used mine for 3-for-1 flights with my wife and baby
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 Airlines’ Companion Pass allows you to bring a designated companion along with you on any Southwest flight for just taxes and fees, typically $11.20 for a round-trip. You can bring a …
Most people don’t realize Chase’s Ultimate Rewards travel portal lets you redeem points for more than just flights and hotels — here’s what else you can book
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. While many Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts transfer points to hotel and airline partners, you can also use points to book “activities” through the Chase travel portal. The Chase Sapphire Reserve gives you …
5 reasons I signed up for a Delta credit card even though the SkyMiles program no longer publishes an award chart
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 Delta SkyMiles program stopped offering an award chart a few years ago, much to the chagrin of loyalty members. This means that, when you use Delta SkyMiles, you never really know …
The same city has been ranked the most expensive city in the world for 5 years running, and it’s partially because of the cost of buying a car
In 2018, Singapore was named the world’s most expensive city to live in for the fifth consecutive year. That’s partially thanks to the cost of buying and running a car in the city. Paris and Zurich are tied for second place in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living report. Asian and European cities …
Airport employees working for an American Airlines subsidiary are complaining about broken equipment, sprained limbs, and low wages — and they claim it’s creating unsafe conditions for workers and flyers (AAL)
A union representing ground agents working for Envoy Air — a subsidiary of American Airlines — has released a survey focused on working conditions and employee pay. The vast majority of survey participants described feeling rushed due to time pressures and chronic understaffing. Many respondents also described skipping over required contraband or damage inspections due …
After 6 months of travel I made a critical addition to my packing list that’s become my most essential tool
In March I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. Though I brought just a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, I packed it with everything I thought I’d need for the trip. I created a meticulous packing list. After returning home to reset and reflect, I realized that there …
We’re accidentally driving this extremely ugly fish to extinction
This extremely ugly fish is in danger. The population of Atlantic wolffish has dwindled dramatically, and it’s going to be hard to recover. Despite their unattractive visage, wolffish are remarkable creatures and have an important role in their ecosystem. They’re particularly threatened by bottom-trawling vessels that unintentionally scoop them up as bycatch and destroy their …
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Huge swarms of jellyfish are making it difficult to swim in the Mediterranean — and they’re there because tuna is disappearing from the sea
Menorca is a protected nature reserve whose diverse species of seaweed, fish, and shellfish make it the Mediterranean’s equivalent of the Great Barrier Reef. But while the land on Menorca is protected, the sea around it is plagued by unregulated fishing, tourism, and pollution. According to the Blue Marine Foundation, 90% of fish stocks are …
‘90% of the larger fish in the ocean are gone’: Why James Blunt is campaigning for sustainable fishing
James Blunt is best known as a singer, but he’s also an outspoken advocate for ocean conservation. Business Insider asked him to be our editor for a day, and he assigned a package of stories on the crisis of sea pollution. In this exclusive editorial, James talks about his passion for sustainable fishing and why …
This $83 million private jet has a stunning Art Deco interior that looks straight out of ‘The Great Gatsby.’ Take a look inside.
Embraer‘s Manhattan Airship private jet concept evokes the style and beauty of New York City. Designers drew inspiration from the art deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s. Embraer has also released concepts inspired by the Far East, Hollywood, and even Brazilian Ranchers. The Brazilian jet maker used its flagship Lineage 1000E executive jet as …
One of the most famous places in the world is a tiny desert town in Morocco where everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Gladiator’ was filmed
The medieval ksar of Aït Benhaddou is a gorgeous tiny town in southwestern Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in a stunning red desert landscape, Aït Benhaddou is a frequent filming location for historical and epic movies like “The Mummy,” “Gladiator,” “Alexander,” “Prince of Persia,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” and, most recently, “Game of …
These 20 airlines are the least likely to have delayed flights
Every year, global travel data provider OAG sifts through a mountain of data to create its annual ranking of the airlines with the best on-time performance, or OTP, called the Punctuality League. This year, OAG analyzed over 57 million flight records collected from around the world between January 1 and January 31, 2018. The overall …
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Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to ‘Hamilton’ for a limited Puerto Rico run with a message: The island is open for business
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. When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September, 2017, the island saw carnage and devastation. More than a year later, the island has made tremendous strides …
A 612-pound tuna sold for a record $3 million at Tokyo’s new fish market, but it’s got nothing on the legendary market it replaced. I visited it before it closed.
Last week, restaurateur Kiyoshi Kimura paid a record-breaking $3.1 million for the first tuna sold in the new year at Tokyo’s brand new Toyosu Fish Market, which opened last October. Toyosu replaced the legendary Tsukiji Fish Market, which was famous for decades as the best place in the world to get fresh fish. I took …
The TSA is giving unpaid security screeners a $500 bonus during the government shutdown
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will give its screening officers a $500 bonus. TSA administrator David Pekoske made the announcement Friday evening on Twitter. The money is set to arrive in a matter of days. TSA staff have been working unpaid since the government shutdown commenced on December 22. Even though the workers are eligible …
The FAA is reportedly about to bring airline inspectors back to work during the government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be about to bring many of its inspectors and technical staff back to work. According to the Wall Street Journal, sources within the FAA and the union that represents its employees say the agency is gearing up to bring airline inspectors and technical staff back to work. Air traffic …
The most iconic desert in the world is the Sahara. I drove for days, rode a camel for hours, and slept under the stars just to see it.
Stretching from Egypt to Morocco, the Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, comparable in size to the continental US. While there are many ways to visit the Sahara, possibly the most iconic way is to visit Erg Chebbi, one of Morocco’s many ergs, or seas of sand dunes. Erg Chebbi is …
Miami’s airport is shutting down one of its terminals this weekend due to a shortage of TSA screeners because of the government shutdown
Miami International Airport is shutting down one of its terminals for parts of this weekend due to a shortage of available screeners at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. Concourse G will be shut down after 1:00 PM on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The terminal and its 15 gates will reopen each morning. Concourse G, which …
The 27 best hotels in Europe every traveler should visit in 2019
Condé Nast Traveller recently released its 2019 Gold List ranking of the best hotels in the world. Of the 78 best hotels selected by the editors, 27 hotels are located in Europe. Italy swept the rankings with eight hotels, followed by France with four hotels. London was the most represented city with three hotels between …
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10 lucrative credit card deals new cardholders can get in January 2019 — including the best Southwest offer we’ve ever seen
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider and The Points Guy Affiliate Network receive a commission from card issuers if you apply through these links and are approved. Earning new member bonuses is the fastest way to earn credit card points and frequent flyer miles. You can use points …