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Swedish Coffee Pot Tower in Lindstrom, Minnesota
The town of Lindström, Minnesota, is a celebration of Swedish heritage, often known as ‘America’s Little Sweden’. It was founded by Swedish settlers in the 1850s. Lindström, MN, served as inspiration for Swedish author Vilhelm Moberg’s well-renowned book series, Utvandrarna, or The Emigrants. This series was written between 1949 and 1959. It gave Swedes insight into what the […]
Fragment 22 in Manila, Philippines
Fragment 22, a preserved piece of the Berlin Wall gifted by the city of Berlin to Manila in 2014, now stands as a striking tangible symbol of freedom and shared democratic ideals. Although the Berlin Wall once served as a physical and ideological barrier in Europe, fragments like this one have been repurposed across the […]
Caesar’s Restaurant Bar in Tijuana, Mexico
For over a century, Caesar’s Restaurant has served guests in the heart of downtown Tijuana as the birthplace of the world-famous Caesar salad. In 1924, its creator, César Cardini, improvised with the ingredients he had on hand and crafted a dish that would become a global icon. Prepared fresh table side using the original recipe, […]
Capital One miles: How to get maximum value when redeeming miles
With an impressive list of 15-plus transfer partners for select Venture and Spark cardholders, Capital One offers opportunities to transfer miles to many of the same valuable travel partners as Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. Capital One also offers multiple options for redeeming your miles at fixed rates. Which […]
The day has come: Southwest launches assigned seating, shakes up boarding process
For loyal Southwest Airlines flyers, it’s the first day of the rest of their lives. Tuesday kicks off a new era for the Dallas-based carrier: It’s the day the airline officially bids farewell to its famous first-come, first-served seating policy and one-of–a-kind boarding process. From this day forward, Southwest will have assigned seats on every […]
United responds (again) to American in Chicago with 5-route expansion, bolstered flying on 80 routes
Less than a week ago, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby vowed to “draw a line in the sand” against American Airlines. American is United’s top competitor at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and it has been rapidly adding flights at the Midwest hub since last summer. The very next day, American added three more routes […]
Bilt Rent Day (Feb. 1): Up to a 125% transfer bonus and the chance to win a year of free rent
Bilt Rewards launches special promotions on or around the first of each month. For this upcoming Bilt Rent Day, members can enjoy a status-based Accor Live Limitless transfer bonus of 25% to 100%. Plus, for the first time, Bilt members can use $75 of Bilt Cash to unlock a higher transfer bonus. As on previous […]
How many credit cards should you have?
When it comes to credit cards, one size doesn’t fit all. The “right” number depends on your financial goals, spending habits and how much effort you want to dedicate to optimizing rewards. Some people do just fine with one card, while others juggle multiple cards to maximize points, miles and perks. The key is knowing […]
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Sun Valley, Idaho’s Most Fascinating Places
From top to bottom, Sun Valley is full of surprises. Only in this fascinating pocket of central Idaho can you experience an annual heritage festival that parades thousands of sheep from the mountains to Main Street by day, then discover some of the darkest night skies in the world for mind-blowing star gazing. In between, […]
The Great Siege Tunnels in Gibraltar
Whilst Britain was busy fighting in the American War of Independence, Spanish and French troops, led by commander Duc de Crillon, took the opportunity to try to reclaim Gibraltar, instigating the 14th siege of Gibraltar. The Great Siege lasted from July 1779 to February 1783. In 1782, the invading troops were so close to the […]