Rapid Travel Chai

On my mind: I successfully bought Indonesia domestic air tickets online!

Events:

• Nadia Murad, survivor of ISIS atrocities, named U.N. Goodwill Ambassador.

• Saudi Aramco’s retirees hold on tightly to their company ties.

• Duckpin bowling, a slice of Americana new to me.

Ideas:

• The ‘Great Trap’ for all Americans.

• Get your children good and dirty.

• The Bernard Hermann score for Torn Curtain that Alfred Hitchcock ditched in his dispute with the legendary composer.

Travels:

• Argentina to refund VAT tax on hotel services paid by foreigners. The new government is trying a different tack than wacky financial pariah.

• The cheat sheet (and paid app) to get free Wi-Fi at airports around the world.

• Is basic business in the wings?

Hacks:

• How to get full mileage on cheap tickets. I have never heard tell of Czech Airways program as an alternative to Delta.

• A small selection of the best (on paper) IHG Rewards hotels in Europe for your points. For those wanting elite recognition, I recommend Eastern Europe over Central over Western over UK.

• Protect your frequent flyer miles from theft.