How to Be Refunded 4X Your Ticket Cost if You're Bumped From a Flight âĄď¸ bit.ly/4a7mNl1
Overbooking flights is one of airlinesâ peskiest practices. Many airlines intentionally oversell tickets to account for no-show passengers. When they miscalculate, resulting in more passengers than available seats, travelers run the risk of being bumped. Officially, this practice is called involuntary denied boarding.
Have you ever been bumped from a flight?
Finding Pristine Slopes in TĂźrkiye, the Birthplace of Snowboarding: bit.ly/3Td1rNv
Modern lore has it that it was in Michigan, circa 1965, when âfather of the snowboardâ Sherman Potten first carved a board out of wood hoping to bring the feel of surfing to the mountains. However, according to some historians (including pro snowboarder Alex Yoder), modern lore is wrong. To trace the roots of snowboarding, they say, one must head not to Vermont or Michigan, but to TĂźrkiye, where, some 300 years ago, residents of the village of Petran in the foothills of the countryâs Kaçkar Mountains first fashioned a rope to the nose of a hefty wooden plank lubed with cow fat and pointed it down a hill. A few modifications and a couple of extra nails in the hull later, the sport this writer loves so dearly was born.
8 Fascinating Black History Sites Around the World âŹď¸
Black History Month is a time reserved annually to celebrate the rich tapestry of global cultures, milestones, histories, and contributions made by Black people. While the month of February typically recognizes African Americansâ specific triumphs and breakthroughs in US history, many stories of Black history have roots in nations that precede many pivotal moments in the history of the United States. And many countries around the world are home to destinations and sites that echo the resilience, creativity, and enduring legacy of the African diaspora.
Read here: bit.ly/3w9Lgr9
This Solo Traveler Is Driving From the UK To Nigeria in Her Purple Peugeot 107 đđ˝
On January 24, Nubi, a former Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences student took a step back from academia to set off on a solo overlanding trip from London, UK to Lagos, Nigeria in her purple Peugeot 107. When she makes it, sheâll be the first Black woman to complete such an expedition.
Read more here: bit.ly/4bkqrcy
And follow her: www.instagram.com/pelumi.nubi/
Which ROMANTIC destination is your favorite?
Watch our Top 8 Romantic Destinations for Couples in 2024 here: https://youtu.be/YvxBGggoHJE
The BEST US Restaurants of 2024, According To the 'Oscars of Food': bit.ly/47OUohZ
Hollywood may be abuzz with news of who was and wasnât snubbed in the 2024 Academy Award nominations, but foodies across the US may be more interested in a different elite list. On January 24, the James Beard Foundation â named for the late American chef and culinary pioneer James Beard, who made cooking a mainstream, popular activity â announced the list of nominees for the most illustrious culinary awards in the world: the James Beard Awards. The awards are so prestigious and important that theyâre regularly called the âOscars of Food.â
Which Eco-Friendly Destination is on your bucket list?
Watch our Top 8 Sustainable Travel Destinations to Visit in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqEMy...
The BEST Airbnbs in Calgary For City Life and Mountain Escapes: bit.ly/3U8CeEE
Calgary snuggles against the foothills of Albertaâs Rocky Mountains and is the gateway to Banff National Park. Sometimes likened to Denver, Colorado, a glossy downtown skyscraper forest gives way to multicultural neighborhoods where outdoorsy adventurers and urbanites mingle in taprooms. Calgaryâs commitment to sustainability is shown in environmental parks within city limits.
Stay around downtown to be close to nightlife and Eau Claire or consider north of Bow River for quick access to the Trans-Canada Highway. The coolest Calgary Airbnbs include skyline condos and unique rentals thatâll have you doubting your eyesight.
Which DESTINATION would you travel to?
Watch the Top 7 Must-Visit Destinations for Your Bucket List in 2024: https://youtu.be/yzikH9ICwMw
The BEST Airbnbs in Nashville for a Bachelorette Getaway: bit.ly/48PUYgZ
If youâve ever planned a bachelorette party, you know the process is a chore. But if Nashville is your destination â get excited. There are lots of good reasons itâs one of the countryâs best bachelorette destinations. Step one is finding an awesome themed Airbnb to call home for your wild Nashville party house weekend with the girls â and weâve done the research for you.
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