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 SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHartsfield-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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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 SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, 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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Travel
Another Reason PreCheck Lines Are Getting Longer: Foreign Visitors
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe 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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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 SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’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 SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe 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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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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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 …