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October 6, 2014
4 Years of California in 4 Minutes
This incredible 4-minute timelapse video of California was filmed over 4 years.
From Santa Cruz to San Francisco, then down to Orange County, Pasadena, and San Diego, I enjoyed the rays in the Golden State all last week during this portion of my latest tour.
Thanks, Cali! I’m now on to Toronto… another great place, but very different.
October 5, 2014
Lufthansa “Miles & More” Offer Back Up to 50,000 Points
Link: 50,000 Points for Barclays Miles & More World Mastercard
As I mentioned a couple days ago, Chase is currently running a huge offer for 70,000 points on its popular Ink Plus card. This offer is fantastic. it’s definitely worth a look for most readers in the U.S. who are interested in nearly-free travel.
Another card issuer, Barclays, has also also announced an increased bonus this week. Its Premier Miles & More World Mastercard now offers up to 50,000 Lufthansa miles instead of the usual...
October 4, 2014
“I’ve kept busy all my life. They say the worst thing you can do is sit down.”
At 89, Howard is still working on his family’s farm, the same 70-acres he’s cared for since 1940.
How would you feel about leaving behind something you’ve worked on your whole life? Howard’s perspective might surprise you.
“I’ve kept busy all my life. They say the worst thing you can do is sit down.”
“I’m not too nostalgic for it – everything comes and goes. When I’m gone I don’t care what happens to it. I can’t take it with me, and they say it’s not a good idea to try to control something from...
October 3, 2014
6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XII
I. Around the World
Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.
How I Earned My MBA in What Not To Do — Lessons learned by doing almost everything wrong
Love People, Use Things — If you ask an unhappy person why he is unhappy, he’ll almost always blame circumstance.
Heathrow Airport in 1964 — Home, Sweet home… 50 years ago. Check out the amenities!
When the the Last Time You Wrote Something by Hand? — And make sure to click the link that appears
S...
Giveaway: Baron Fig Travel Journal
Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win!
“Making things we love to use” was the driving force for the three friends who created the Confidant Journal. The company name, Baron Fig, represents the combination of discipline and impulse it takes to create, and these guys know how to create a great notebook!
They also plant a tree for every notebook sold, with 17,658 trees planted to date in 30+ countries.
What you need to know:
These notebooks were designed to open flat. Imagine – using the who...
October 2, 2014
This Award-Winning Architect Builds Homes for the Poor
“Architects mostly work for privileged people, people who have money and power. Power and money are invisible, so people hire us to visualize their power and money by making monumental architecture. I love to make monuments, too, but I thought perhaps we can use our experience and knowledge more for the general public, even for those who have lost their houses in natural disasters.” -Shigeru Ban
Link: Paper Architecture
Image: Cebu, Philippines after Typhoon Yolanda in 2013
From PTSD to “Fearvana”: Akshay Nanavati’s Quest to Run Across Every Country
This is a quest case study. ( Read others or nominate yourself . )
Akshay Nanavati’s life story is a quest all in itself, but when we heard about his decision to run across every country in the world, I wanted to highlight this particular experience.
Tell us about yourself:
At agae 13, I moved to the U.S. from India and almost immediately squandered away over a year of my life with drugs and alcohol. So I joined the Marines to leave that lifestyle behind, despite two doctors telling me I’d never sur...
October 1, 2014
Limited Time: 70,000 Point Bonus on Chase Ink Plus
Link: 70,000 Points for Chase Ink Plus Card
As of yesterday, Chase has temporarily raised the signup bonus on its popular Ink Plus card to 70,000 Ultimate Rewards points (normally 50,000 points). You’ll earn the points upon completion of a $5,000 minimum spend in three months.
In addition to the improved signup bonus, the card also offers the following benefits:
Earn 5X points per $1 on the first $50,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on cellular phone, landline, inter...
September 30, 2014
Finding Comfort in Non-Home Surroundings : On the Road with Andres Zuleta
This is a travel hacking case study. ( Read others or nominate yourself . )
When I discovered the happy accident that was Andres Zuleta’s company, Boutique Japan Travel Company, which allows him to travel and work on the road (without a smartphone!) I had to hear more.
Introduce yourself!
My name is Andres and I am a 34-year-old traveler-entrepreneur who started Boutique Japan Travel Company last year. I travel the world with my lovely partner, Christina, and together we’re launching The Cancer Gam...
Finding Comfort in Non-Home Surroundings : On the Road with Andres Zulata
This is a travel hacking case study. ( Read others or nominate yourself . )
When I discovered the happy accident that was Andres Zulata’s company, Boutique Japan Travel Company, which allows him to travel and work on the road (without a smartphone!) I had to hear more.
Introduce yourself!
My name is Andres and I am a 34-year-old traveler-entrepreneur who started Boutique Japan Travel Company last year. I travel the world with my lovely partner, Christina, and together we’re launching The Cancer Gam...
