When the Marriott-Starwood merger was finalized last year, integration of the two loyalty programs commenced almost immediately. And with that, SPG and Marriott announced that members of both progr…
Via.com launches Cash on Delivery service in the UAE
Via.com has announced the launch of its COD (Cash On Delivery) service in the UAE. The COD facility will now enable the customers to make travel bookings with Via.com and pay cash against the trave…
How to piss off someone from Alabama
Take the rivalry too far.It’s okay to rag on our team if you’re rooting for the other team, so long as it’s in good humor and fun. But don’t take that shit too far. Nobody n…
Flight Review: Garuda Indonesia First Class (777-300ER) from London to Jakarta
TO THE POINT: Flying in Garuda Indonesia’s first class was an unbelievably posh experience from start to finish. The pros: outstanding service, complimentary transportation to and from the ai…
Ethical traveler 2017
EVERY YEAR, THE ETHICAL TRAVELER organization releases a list of ten developing nations that it believes are the most ethical places for the socially conscious traveler to visit. The idea behind th…
Air India Offers Special Seating to Solo Female Travelers
Traveling solo is a freeing sort of feeling, as it leaves you open to be completely flexible and go where the day — and destination — take you, with the added perk of not having to cons…
6 Best B&Bs for a Wine-Filled Getaway in Napa and Sonoma
Warm, sunny and lush with endless, rolling hills of perfectly groomed grapevines, Napa Valley and Sonoma County are two of the world’s most recognized wine regions, set in the heart of Califo…
How to Visit Paris on a College Budget
Whether you’re a student studying abroad, or simply an avid TPG reader who’s taken advantage of one of those amazing fare sales to Europe we’ve been seeing recently, Paris is a ho…
Stop worrying about my love life
I made the mistake of divulging my indefinite travel plans following a brief, innocent “Hey, how are you? What were you doing in Spain?” exchange. Thus, her proclamation about my doomed…
12 spots locals frequent in Tokyo
Yoyogi Koen, Shibuya Yoyogi ParkShibuya-ku, Japanone of the #best and quirkiest #parks in central #tokyo! gotta love lazy sunday afternoons at #yoyogi #park Of all Tokyo’s green spaces, the c…