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Scrambling is simply climbing an easy rock face or mountain without a rope or other technical climbing gear. Scrambling lies between hiking and technical rock climbing. Perhaps the best way to differentiate it from hiking is that you use your hands for balance and pulling up when you scramble. It’s sometimes called rock scrambling or alpine scrambling. Difference Between Scrambling and Climbing The difference between scrambling and climbing is more difficult to define....

This pumpkin pecan tart combines your favorite holiday desserts into one delicious, sweet, and decadent pastry! It is filled with a pumpkin pie filling and then topped with a sweet pecan mixture! Perfect for the holidays, family gatherings, or just because- you’ll love this dessert no matter what the occasion is! Easy Pumpkin Pecan Tart I love fall flavors and all of the tasty treats that I get to bake this time of year!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re planning a trip to the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand or Africa, you’ll want to consider an IHG promotion that’s ending in a few days – especially if you’re looking for a luxury stay. This promotion has been available since September, but as LoyaltyLobby points out there are only a few days left to book....

Americans may soon be able to get a COVID-19 booster shot.Health experts say getting a vaccine significantly reduces serious COVID-19 symptoms and is key to getting the world to a “new normal.” But as the U.S. prepares for another vaccine rollout, other countries around the world are still waiting for their first and second injections.Is this prolonging the pandemic? It’s complicated, health experts say.Here’s what you need to know about booster shots and travel — and what this means for vaccine equity worldwide....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Expedia, Orbitz or Priceline, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Back in 2014, IHG acquired the boutique hotel brand Kimpton Hotels, but Kimpton has mostly kept its quirky brand intact — including no fees for any pets that can fit through the front door and giveaways just for saying a secret phrase at check-in....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Who is Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)? Arising from the ashes of one of Britain’s great power-poppers, the Electric Light Orchestra was supposed to be a one-off exercise in symphonic post-Beatles rock, but leader Jeff Lynne’s way with a hook soon turned them into cinematic and absurdly touching orchestral bubblegum. Electric Light Orchestra(ELO)’s best known songs: “Mr. Blue Sky"“Evil Woman"“Livin’ Thing"“Sweet Talkin’ Woman"“10538 Overture"“Telephone Line"“Turn to Stone"“Don’t Bring Me Down"“Do Ya"“Twilight”...

Jump to RecipeThis Gordon Ramsay’s Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto Copycat is another fabulous copycat risotto that my family loves to enjoy on a regular basis! Made with fresh peas and infused mint oil, the flavor is perfectly light and fresh. A wonderful spring appetizer or entree! If you’re new to making risotto, check out my guide to the perfect risotto every time with my Parmesan Risotto recipe! Gordon Ramsay’s Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto copycat is a super tasty risotto infused with mint flavor and studded with fresh peas!...

My day-to-day job at The Points Guy doesn’t usually involve reviewing hotels. But when I saw that a new JW Marriott was opening this fall in my home city of Charlotte, I put my name forward for the chance to check it out.The hotel is about 20 minutes from my house, so while it wasn’t exactly an exotic getaway, it was the perfect chance to enjoy a brief staycation and spend some time in a part of Charlotte (Uptown) where I don’t normally hang out....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re excited to redeem your Hilton free night award but haven’t had a chance to do much trip planning, here’s some great news: Hilton is extending all free night awards set to expire on Aug. 31 until Jan. 3, 2022. This is very positive news if you’ve been dreading the upcoming deadline and needed more time to put your free nights to proper use....

This Jamaican Rum Cake combines the most amazing flavors and takes holiday fruitcake to a tropically festive new level! There’s just so much to love about this tasty cake that features rum and wine-soaked mixed peel and dried fruits spread beautifully throughout the whole cake! The icing is optional, but topping the cake with toasted coconut rounded out the whole Caribbean appeal for me! This deliciously fruity Jamaican rum cake has tropical flavors infused in every bite!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Uber’s been rolling out some new products in recent months — some of which have stuck, like $5 commuter rides with UberPool in New York, UberCentral, a flat rate pass for NYC riders and scheduling your Uber rides in advance. And now, Uber’s latest flat fare promotion targets Miami-based riders.Miami Uber riders can now purchase a $30 package to give them $5 flat fares on up to 20 trips....

Here are my quick and easy conversions for calculating Ounces In A Quart for your fluid ounces required in a recipe! There are some really simple amounts to remember, then making adjustments to your recipes on the fly will be a snap! A variety of different liquid measuring cup sizes with ounces, mL, pint, and quart measurements. How Many Ounces In A Quart? While some styles of cooking call for “a pinch of this” and a “dash of that,” many rely on precise recipes for a successful outcome, especially baking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Many Uber customers were charged hundreds or even thousands of dollars because of a system glitch on Wednesday. Although the glitch has been addressed by Uber, some are still dealing with overdrafts and other bank issues because they had debit cards connected to their Uber accounts, rather than credit cards.Instances like this are among the many reasons you should use credit cards whenever possible, especially as in-app payment methods....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.IHG runs promotions every couple of months to incentivize IHG Rewards members to stay (more) at its hotels. Many of us know the promotion by the name “Accelerate,” and – although that name has been missing from the last few versions – Accelerate is back!The latest promotion just launched for stays from May 1 to Aug. 31, 2019....

Southwest unveiled a new aircraft livery on Friday as it celebrated its 50th anniversary. The carrier also said it would dole out 50,000 Rapid Rewards frequent flyer points to its workforce of more than 55,000 people.The livery, dubbed “Freedom One,” is meant as a nod to members and veterans of the armed forces, including nearly 8,000 Southwest employees.The American-flag design on the Boeing 737-800 — Southwest’s first -800 with a special livery — was meant to evoke the idea of “freedom” to align with the anniversary date, the airline said, linking “freedom” with 50 years of the “freedom to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Gary at View from the Wing recently broke the news that Starwood will start counting award stays (including my favorite: Cash & Points) towards elite status. This is pretty big news and brings Starwood in line with Hilton, who currently counts award stays towards elite status.However, Starwood has slightly lower elite qualification for their coveted top tier: 25 stays or 50 nights vs....

Artists and conservators debate whether artists should use spray fixatives on their artwork since it can sometimes alter the look of a drawing. A fixative is a liquid, usually aerosolized, that acts like a varnish that you can easily spray on in minutes to prevent smudging or allow you to add additional layers to your charcoal, pencil, or pastel, artwork. Fixatives, which come in matte or glossy finishes, may alter the look of the work by deepening the tones....