Last summer and fall were busy seasons for Amtrak and its Guest Rewards loyalty program. First came the significant shift to a revenue-based structure for earning and redeeming points (which kicked…
Marriott’s Integrating Some SPG Benefits Long Before the Merger
One of the hottest topics in the points and miles world is the pending Starwood and Marriott merger — with Anbang now out of the way, it’s clear that the merger will likely move forward…
8 cool places in New Mexico
1. Valle del Oro National Wildlife RefugeSteve Valasek for USFWSUntil recently, the area was dominated by alfalfa fields, but given that it’s also the meeting point of several tributary creek…
Transferring Amex Membership Rewards Points to Etihad Guest
As of today, the American Express Membership Rewards program has one additional transfer partner: Etihad Guest. The Middle Eastern carrier is the 17th airline partner available for MR transfers, an…
Things our Latina moms say
IF YOUR MOTHER’S FROM Latin America, this video will bring back all your mother’s gems from your childhood. Watch Buzzfeed’s video of these Latinos sharing all their favorite mann…
Meet the “gangsta gardner” who’s fighting food deserts in Los Angeles
IN INNER-CITY “FOOD DESERTS” across the United States, one in three people have to walk over a mile to find a grocery store. Ron Finley is making sure this changes. He convinced the LA …
How to grow fruit all year long
Growing your own food is one the most rewarding experiences you can have. Not only is it good for your health (all the time spent outside getting some fresh air while planting, pruning, raking, dig…
Ecuador Earthquake: How to help
Embed from Getty Images ON SATURDAY NIGHT, A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador’s coastal northwest. It has been the largest earthquake in Ecuador in decades, and has killed, as of this wri…
When we talk about innovation, don’t think about Silicon Valley. Think about these places instead
IN OUR ‘TRAILBLAZERS’ SERIES, we bring you individual perspectives on creative leadership, social innovation, and positive change from THNK’s worldwide alumni community. Today we …
The happiest people on Earth
What makes you happy? Travel? Good health? Gender equality? The following infographic by G Adventures takes into account the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and the Postive Expe…