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With rare exception, Joe and I tend to travel together. True, there were the couple of times he went on business trips (one of which I surprised the hell out …

December is an important month for a lot of people. Just to name a few, this year, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) on December 8th. Hanukkah begins for Jewish people …

For those who sit in economy, sitting in the exit row is often the #1 choice. The width of the seats are typically the same as any other. But since …

Here in the United States, we have a plethora of brands and styles of checked and carry-on bags to choose from. We’ve talked about some of them in the past, …

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: What a …

As many Americans know, when you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you’re required to follow the 3-1-1 rule: “you’re allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, …

Flying standby (also known as “same day flight changes”) is when a passenger without a seat assignment waits at the gate to see if there’s an extra seat for them …

Turbulence (or, as it’s been called by some airlines, “rough air”) has become more of an issue in recent years, resulting in more injuries: 4 people injured as ‘severe turbulence’ …

Over the years, the word “Bonvoyed” has morphed a bit. At first it meant having problems with the then-new Marriott Bonvoy rewards program. But over the past 5 years or …

If you travel a lot, you know that not all bathrooms are created equal. Some have some weird designs like the ones we’ve discovered in a variety of hotels over …