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    Neil Patrick Harris’ Hacks For Pooping On A Plane, Packing Smarter, & More

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2023
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2023

    Full disclosure: I’ve been a fan of Neil Patrick Harris (NPH) since his days as Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989-1993). I’m not saying I’m a super fangirl or anything. But I’ve …

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    12 Simple Things You May Want To Do Before Going On A Plane

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2022

    Not long ago, we posted about 12 things you should do when checking into/out of a hotel room. None of them were super secret stuff – just “common sense” things …

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    The TSA Knows How To Make It Easier To Fly During The Holidays

    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2022

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the source of annoyance for many, and the butt of jokes for probably even more. Fortunately, despite the individual TSA workers who sometimes …

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    You’re Scheduled To Fly & You’re Sick. Now What?

    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2022

    We’re in the depths of cold and flu season right now and it seems like everyone is sick with something. If it’s not one of the various Omicron strains of …

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    How To Fall Asleep In Your Hotel Room In Just Two Minutes

    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 11, 2022

    When staying overnight in an unfamiliar environment such as a hotel, many people find it difficult to fall asleep. It makes sense, of course – you’re not used to the …

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    2 Unusual Ways To Keep An Empty Seat Next To You On Southwest

    by SharonKurheg November 19, 2022
    by SharonKurheg November 19, 2022

    Southwest Airlines is the odd man out when it comes to seating assignments, simply because there aren’t any. Instead of you picking your own seat when you make your reservation, …

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    How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time

    by joeheg November 10, 2022
    by joeheg November 10, 2022

    Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …

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    A Simple Idea Changed How We Travel

    by joeheg September 10, 2022
    by joeheg September 10, 2022

    Several years ago I spent a weekend learning about points, miles and other travel-related things from some of the best people in the business. I learned many tips on how …

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    What To Do If You Lose Your Driver’s License While Traveling

    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2022
    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2022

    It’s not something you really want to think about, but it can happen. You take out your wallet, which has your credit cards and driver’s license and leave it at …

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    The Best Way To Smuggle Liquor Onto A Cruise Ship

    by SharonKurheg April 20, 2022
    by SharonKurheg April 20, 2022

    When people go on cruises, many of them plan to drink alcohol. Some may even plan to drink a lot of alcohol ;-). Thing is, drinks on cruises can start …

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