For frequent flyers, listening as flight attendants deliver the standard safety presentation can feel a bit like hearing your grandparents tell the story of how they first met: you know it’s …
6 things I don’t give a sh*t about after staying in hostels
When I’m on the road, I don’t spend a lot of time in my room, so why pay $100+? All I’m looking for is a shower, a bed and a place to keep my backpack. Hostels fit the bill.1. Noi…
The Key to a Better Airport Experience Has Just Landed at JFK
Now more than ever, the airport experience is filled with what seems like a never-ending stream of if only’s: if only they had more customer service people working… if only it didn&rsq…
New Credit Card Technology Could Help Eradicate Fraud, But Will Consumers Embrace It?
Pop quiz: Can you rattle off the number of your favorite credit card? Extra credit: What about the customer identification number on the back of the same card? That second three- or four-digit code…
Encourage your kids to play in dirt
Scientists have proven than soil microbes have similar effects on the brain as Prozac, making ‘getting dirty’ a natural antidepressant. You want happier, more laid-back children? Send t…
Etihad’s Residence Is Now Available to Book with Miles
Ah, Etihad’s The Residence: the most luxurious experience you can get in the skies — at least on a commercial flight. Available only on Etihad’s A380, The Residence gets you a liv…
13 must-have experiences in Madrid
MADRID IS THE THIRD LARGEST CITY in the European Union, and yet it feels like a relaxed barrio for the most part. With 21 districts and 128 wards or “barrios”, you’ll probably ben…
Watching an Airbus A380 Roll Through a Tiny French Village
I’m currently in Toulouse, France for this week’s Airbus event and Singapore Airlines A350 delivery. And, if that wasn’t already exciting enough, just last night, a much-anticipat…
Watch: What L.A. would be like without immigrants
What Would L.A. Be Like Without Immigrants? Check out the rest of our groundbreaking immigration issue: bit.ly/2cOpLm5 Posted by Los Angeles Magazine on Monday, September 26, 2016 34% of the L.A. p…
Earn an Easy and Free 500 Points From Virgin America
Virgin America has been in a giving mood recently. A couple of weeks ago, the airline offered 500 points for signing up for Virgin Hotel emails as well as a 500-point bonus for opting in to Virgin …