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  • Funny Stuff

    TSA Thought Her Pickleball Paddle Might Be a Weapon

    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2026

    TSA screening is already stressful enough—emptying pockets, pulling items from bags, you name it. On top of that, you have to deal with TSA officers, who may or may not …

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  • Airlines

    Two More Countries Have Now Banned In-Flight Use of Power Banks

    by SharonKurheg February 25, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 25, 2026

    If you’ve been reading travel news in the past day or so, you probably read about the Alaska Airlines flight (operated by Horizon) that had to turn around and make …

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  • Airlines

    He Paid Nearly $14,000 for a First Class Ticket—and the Internet Had Thoughts

    by SharonKurheg February 25, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 25, 2026

    When travel bloggers score ultra-luxury first class seats, it’s usually thanks to points and miles. Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly wrote about his experience on such a flight a …

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  • Hotels

    The Easy Way to Tell If Hotel Scrambled Eggs Came From a Mix

    by SharonKurheg February 24, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 24, 2026

    Texture, taste, and color can reveal whether your hotel breakfast eggs are the real thing. As we wrote the other day, the days of free hotel breakfasts may be numbered. …

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    Cruise Cabins You’ll Want to Avoid (Even If the Cruise Line Doesn’t Warn You)

    by SharonKurheg February 24, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 24, 2026

    Booking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones …

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  • Food & Beverage

    How to Easily Find the Best Restaurants Wherever You Are In The World

    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026

    Not long ago, my husband Joe, who is the co-author of this blog, posted about the most brilliant travel question he had ever heard. Way back when, it was a …

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  • Hotels

    Why Hotel Thermostat Hacks Aren’t Working Like They Used To

    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 23, 2026

    For years, travelers shared hotel thermostat hacks to wrestle control back from stubborn room temperatures. But those tricks are starting to fail—and it’s not because guests forgot how to use …

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  • Airlines

    What Flight Attendants Do With Leftover Alcohol Served in First Class

    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026

    Flying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course. …

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  • Hotels

    Some Hotel Companies Still Offer Shareholder Benefits—Here’s What They Are

    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026

    Owning stock in a publicly traded company is a way to potentially earn money. You always hear wild stories about people who purchased stock in a company, and X amount …

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  • Airports

    Why Getting Through Security at Orlando (MCO) Takes So Long

    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2026

    Orlando International Airport once advised all passengers to arrive three hours before departure. While that guidance has changed, the response it triggered highlights a bigger issue—why security at MCO feels …

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