Travel reads #25
January roundup of travel articles and sites I'm hooked on at the moment. Please do send me tips for other reading materials in the comments below or via email at jack@eyeflare.com.
U.S. railroads
The U.S. is further along the tracks to high-speed rail after President Obama put his boxcar behind that locomotive:
[F]rom the first railroads to the Interstate Highway System, our nation has always been bui...
Great reads #24
United (hearts) luggage
Or rather, frequent travelers who need to check luggage. United Airlines just launched a service called the Premier Baggage program, which allows you to pre-pay $249 for the privilege of bringing bags for free. Normally, United charges $40 per round trip for this.
The Premier Baggage program allows “… up to eight (8) traveling companions to check up to two (2) bags...
Great reads #23
Time to share some of my recent travel article finds in another roundup. Here's what I've been reading and liking really a lot lately:
Starting out with Robert Reid. Nothing like a travel stalwart in sharing 44 little travel rules. Some are bonkers, some useful, some absolutely hilarious.
Jessica Spiegel spends a paltry 7 hours in Venice, and it's still worth it. Great photos as well.
Another really fr...
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