“Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.” The origins of this famous quote don’t appear to be known. People have suggested it came from Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the …
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Funny Stuff
100 of The Most Stupid Questions Ever Asked of Travel Agents
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome travelers like to use a “do it yourself” approach and book all their travel on their own. Others prefer to use a travel agent (TA). Either method is fine, …
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You board your plane and you’re assigned to Seat 18A. You get to row 10 or so and start looking at the number of each row in earnest, knowing that …
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Cruises
Ask Me Anything: Man Unravels the Mysteries of Nudist Cruises
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor people who aren’t nudists, the whole nudist lifestyle is a big mystery full of a lot of misconceptions. They think that clothing-optional places and activities are full of young …
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Travel
Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …
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Hotels
How One Motel 6 Charges Almost $500/Night & Regularly Sells Out
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re of a certain age, you probably remember the radio commercials for Motel 6. They were full of folksy music (a tune composed by Tom Faulkner, performed by him …
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Airlines
Plane Passenger Was Awful & This Guy Did What We All Dream Of
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Charge for Extra People in the Room (& What You Can Do About It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband Joe and I have been married for over 20 years, so it’s been a long, long time since we shared our hotel room with anybody else. But back …
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A few years before the turn of the century, my aunt, who lived in California at the time, passed away after her third bout with a primary cancer. My mom, …
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A few days ago, a friend on Facebook wrote how American Airlines broke the handle of her luggage. Here’s what she said about it: This is my suitcase after my …