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    Visiting The Places in Salzburg, Austria Where They Filmed “The Sound of Music” (Without a Tour!)

    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2023

    I’ve been a fan of “The Sound of Music” (SOM) movie for pretty much my whole life. My first attempt at improvised harmony was to “Edelweiss” when I was about …

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  • Airports

    Atlanta ATL Airport Just Gave All Its Passengers a Well-Received Holiday Gift

    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2023

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has held the title of “busiest airport in the world” since 1998 (OK, OK, except for 2020, when Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport temporarily usurped it because of …

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  • Hotels

    Which Hotel Chains Have The Best Beds?

    by SharonKurheg December 17, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 17, 2023

    The main purpose of having a hotel room is to have a place to sleep, so many higher-end brands put a special focus on that. They make rooms that are …

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  • Weekly Recap

    Airline Bans Popular Checked Bag, Why Your Passport is That Color, Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines

    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023

    Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline …

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    Another Reason PreCheck Lines Are Getting Longer: Foreign Visitors

    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023

    Joe and I have had Global Entry for several years now; it simply makes life easier when we’re traveling overseas because we don’t have to stand in as many queues. …

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    “European City Infested With Bedbugs” is a Hoax

    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2023

    Bedbugs have been the scourge of society for eons. It’s bad enough that you may find them in your hotel room. But if they hop a ride on someone’s stuff, …

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  • Airports

    Why is Cellphone Signal So Weak When You Load Onto A Plane?

    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2023

    We’ve all been there. One minute you’re at the gate, either on the 4 bars of 5G or enjoying the airport’s free Wi-Fi. The next minute, you’re settled in your …

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  • Funny Stuff

    When The Onion Satirizes Travel & It’s Not Very Far From The Truth

    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 14, 2023

    The Onion is a U.S.-based satirical digital media company and newspaper organization that publishes articles on international, national, and local news. Some people love it, some hate it. Either way …

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  • Hotels

    Why Don’t Hotels Use Fitted Sheets?

    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2023

    Joe and I use fitted sheets at home because they’re fast, efficient and convenient. We use a regular flat sheet that goes between the fitted sheet and the blanket, but …

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    This Woman Is My Packing Hero

    by SharonKurheg December 12, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 12, 2023

    My name is Sharon and I am a chronic over-packer. Oh, I CAN pack lightly if I really, really try (I can do a 4-day weekend with just this bag if …

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