We’re in between travels this weekend:  last weekend was Hamilton College Fallcoming, next week is Nick’s birthday trip to Baltimore. We’re taking it easy this weekend, to say the least! Here a recap on what’s going on are here:

1. The Big Easy by Train:  I think it’s safe to say I’m enamored with the idea of long-distance train travel. There is something so…fascinating about the idea of it. Nick thinks I’m crazy, but you know what they say about opposites and attraction. Continue reading.
2. The Big Easy by Train – Making it Happen:  So, you want to take a quick trip to the Big Easy–how do you make that happen? Continue reading.
3. Hamilton College Fallcoming:  Here’s a photo recap of our trip to Hamilton for Fallcoming–Central New York in the fall might be one of my favorite things! Continue reading.

Other things happening around the world:

1. Apparently, Bank of America now requires 90 days between credit card applications for the same product. Read more over at Million Mile Secrets.
2. Keflavik Airport in Reykjavik is on pace to break their previous passenger record, growing by almost 2 million passengers in one year. Read more are Anna.Aero.
3. Get 500 Virgin America points when you sign-up for their Virgin Produced newsletter. Take advantage of this offer before 10/28. By estimation, these points are worth ~2.2 cents each, making this offer worth $11 in points. Not bad for 5 seconds of work!
4. Citi Prestige offering 50,000 TYP Again, per Doctor of Credit.