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    The Most Brilliant Travel Question I’ve Ever Heard

    by joeheg July 6, 2024
    by joeheg July 6, 2024

    In the thirty plus years Sharon and I have known each other (Note from Sharon: holy crap, it HAS been that long!), we’ve traveled together a lot. We’ve learned several …

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    Want To Keep All Of Your Travel Plans Organized? Use TripIt

    by joeheg June 29, 2024
    by joeheg June 29, 2024

    Keeping track of travel reservations can be quite a chore. When planning a trip, I get emails from airlines, hotels, car rentals, trains, meetings, appointments, tickets and whatever else we’re …

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    Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad

    by SharonKurheg June 15, 2024
    by SharonKurheg June 15, 2024

    When we travel internationally, we rarely use cash. There are very few places that are “cash only,” so we use credit cards for virtually all of our expenses, making sure …

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    One Important Thing To Have With You When Traveling

    by joeheg May 26, 2024
    by joeheg May 26, 2024

    As you can tell, I like to travel (usually with Sharon). However, for all of my advance planning and packing lists, there is one thing that I forget to bring …

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    The Hotel Thermostat Hack That Went Horribly Wrong

    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024

    Joe and I have been friends with Stephan and Emilio for years. But besides the friendship, Stephan, in particular, has been a longtime reader of Your Mileage May Vary. He’s …

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    One of the Easiest Ways to Possibly Lose All Your Miles

    by joeheg May 5, 2024
    by joeheg May 5, 2024

    Technology is awesome. It makes everything so much more convenient. However thanks to dishonest people in the world, it has its downside, too. It seems that almost everyone has a …

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    10 Things You Should Do When Checking Into A Hotel Room

    by SharonKurheg April 21, 2024
    by SharonKurheg April 21, 2024

    After a long day of traveling, finally arriving at your hotel is one of the best feelings in the world. If you’ve traveled a particularly long time or woke up …

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    The Secret to Rediscovering Hidden Flight Search Features on Google Flights

    by joeheg April 9, 2024
    by joeheg April 9, 2024

    When I search for flights, I typically follow a specific process. For simple domestic trips, I begin by searching on Google Flights. This allows me to get an idea of …

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    International Tipping Guide: Who, What, Why, Where, When & How Much (Updated Apr., 2024)

    by SharonKurheg April 7, 2024
    by SharonKurheg April 7, 2024

    Tipping. In some countries, it’s an important norm, whereas in others it’s considered an insult. Some folks tip people in certain professions whereas others don’t, and while some countries’ tipping …

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    A Real Life Post About Dealing With Jet Lag (AKA: Who Are These People Writing About How To Beat It?)

    by joeheg March 9, 2024
    by joeheg March 9, 2024

    Because 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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