Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Weekly Recap
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Battery/Charger In Luggage Explodes at Chicago’s Midway Airport (But Not How You’d Think)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHere’s another reason why you want to keep batteries and chargers in your carry on bags. For the past several years, airlines, following FAA regulations, have required that lithium-ion batteries …
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AirportsTravelTravel Tech
Every Time We Agree We’re Not Going To Use CLEAR Anymore, Joe Finds Another Excuse To Renew It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter the TSA lines at MCO got so bad that even the Pre-Check line had a 10-minute wait ([sarcasm] OMG, TEN WHOLE MINUTES! [/sarcasm]), Joe looked into getting CLEAR. Around, …
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HotelsTravel
Details Of The First State Where Hotels Must Have Panic Buttons For Safety Emergencies
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’d all like to think that all guests and staff in a hotel are safe, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. So one state is taking matters into its …
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You Might Be A Travel Addict If…
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver 30 (Thirty? UGH!) years ago, comedian Jeff Foxworthy released a comedy album called, “You Might Be A Redneck If…” It peaked at #38 on Billboard. The album included a …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme ParksFamily TravelTravelVideos
This Is What Could Happen If You Drop Your Phone While On A Disney Ride & Try To Retrieve It Yourself
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJust about every ride at Walt Disney World and Disneyland has a warning in and/or near the entrance to their ride vehicles: But in all seriousness, I’d think it’s pretty …
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Package Delivery When Out of Town, When An Uber Guy Uses Lyft For 2 Weeks, That Free Thing At Disney Is Gone Now, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …
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Something Free At Walt Disney World & Disneyland? Of Course It Couldn’t Last…
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPeople always say you never get anything of substance for free at Disney parks. And you really don’t. I mean, even their free dining program isn’t truly “free” – you’re …
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Even when they have the best intentions, people sometimes miss their flights. There was an incredible amount of traffic (people have been known to leave their cars to get to …
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AirlinesAirportsTravelTravel Tech
How Planes Stay Safe When There’s No Radar
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen planes are flying over land, they are usually watched over by, and keep in contact with air traffic control (ATC). VERY simply put, whichever ATC tower’s jurisdiction/zone you’re in …