Private pilot ditches a Beechcraft Bonanza off the Pacific Coast, survives, films Coast Guard rescue

This story is incredible. Private pilot was in the air for a photoshoot of his new plane when the engine died. He had to ditch the plane off the coast of San Francisco. Oh, and the crash and the Coast Guard rescue were all caught on tape. The post Private …

Budget guide for visiting Oxford, England

Budget guide for visiting Oxford, England

Oxford is a perfect tourist destination for history buffs and book nerds alike. With its university, literary links that stretch from Alice in Wonderland to Harry Potter, and its quintessentially English pursuits, such as punting on the river, it’s easy to see why Oxford has charmed many. The city is …

The Cheapest Way to Travel Europe: 11 Budget Vacation Tips

The Cheapest Way to Travel Europe: 11 Budget Vacation Tips

  Would you like to travel Europe but you’re afraid you can’t afford it?  Does a “cheap Europe trip” sound like an oxymoron? Well it can be if you pick the wrong places, travel at the worst time, and spend indiscriminately. Follow this advice on the cheapest way to travel …

Tips for visiting Mont-Saint-Michel

Tips for visiting Mont-Saint-Michel

Looking for a dramatic destination for your trip to France? It’s hard to beat Le Mont-Saint-Michel, an 8th-century abbey perched on a rocky island in Normandy. This pilgrimage site is where access was once dictated by the rise and fall of the English Channel’s tide. Today, a modern bridge and …

What’s With the New Southwest Business Credit Card?

Recently, Southwest Airlines quietly launched a new business credit card offering — the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card. This card offers similar perks to the newer “Priority” credit card for individuals, but it comes with a huge bonus that’s worth exploring. For a limited time, you’ll earn 80,000 …

Berlin Tipping Etiquette: When (and when not) to tip

Berlin Tipping Etiquette: When (and when not) to tip

For a long time, Berlin was notorious for outrageously bad service. You often had to practically tackle a waiter to get the bill, and bartenders could be surly just out of principle. Luckily, customer service has improved in recent years. However, since service is included in the bill, you still …

Picture of the Week: Sparks Lake, Oregon

I’ve had a super busy week in Oregon at the Sony Kando Trip (basically photography camp for Sony camera enthusiasts) and am now writing this in the shadows of Yosemite National Park, after an enormous and ridiculous amount of driving. I have lots more to share from Kando, including my …

Budget tips for visiting Stonehenge from London

Budget tips for visiting Stonehenge from London

The monumental and mysterious stones of Stonehenge are a quintessential symbol of Britain, as much as the red telephone box or double-decker bus. A record 1.3 million visitors visited Stonehenge last year, but how can you join them without busting your budget? If you’re thinking of making a day trip …

The Ink Business Preferred Is My Primary Business Credit Card

Recently, I signed up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card after finding I was targeted by Chase for a pre-approved offer. I was excited about this for a few reasons. First, this card gives you 50,000 points after you spend $3,000 within three months and I have plenty of …

How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost?

How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost?

One of the seven wonders of the world and by most accounts the most popular tourist destination in South America for foreigners, Machu Picchu is on the list of almost every first-time visitor to Peru. If you look at Peru’s advertising campaigns you’d think it’s the only thing to see …