When it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …
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Tips and Tricks
A Real Life Post About Dealing With Jet Lag (AKA: Who Are These People Writing About How To Beat It?)
by joehegby joehegBecause of the increasing interest in international travel, sites are putting up articles about dealing with jet lag. Even drug stores are sharing tips, like this email I received with …
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Airlines Lose Bags All the Time. Here’s an Easy Way to Ensure it’s Not Your Fault
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s an unfortunate fact of life that if you check a bag, there’s a chance it could go missing. The U.S. Dept of State said in their Full Year Air …
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Expecting A Package While Away? Here’s What To Do For USPS, UPS, FedEx & Amazon
by joehegby joehegYears ago, putting a hold on your mail delivery was easy. All you had to do was tell your friendly U.S. Postal Service mail carrier that you’d be away and …
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The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …
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Other Ways To Cool/Heat Your Room When Regular Hotel Thermostat Hacks Don’t Work
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the most popular posts we’ve ever written for Your Mileage May Vary has been How To Override Hotel Thermostat Settings. Briefly, hotels with digital thermostats are sometimes able …
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Travel Tip: The Best Time to Look for Global Entry Appointments
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor U.S. citizens who travel internationally, Global Entry is an easy and convenient way to get through border patrol when returning to the U.S. For just a $100 application (or …
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You guys, I have a confession to make – I am a chronic over-packer. If we’re just going away for a day or two and I’m regulated to JUST carry-on …
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While missing a connecting flight has always been one of the top nightmares for travelers, the issues associated with them have only been accentuated in recent times. Previously, there were …
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I’m a list writer (Note from Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!). In fact, to this day, I still use a hard copy packing list when getting ready for …