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There are plenty of people who have the same name. If you believe those online “search for people” websites, there are about 8 people in the US who share my…

This news has been a long time in the making and nope, it’s not an April Fools joke. Just about a year ago, France’s lawmakers had voted to put a…

You gotta love the Twitter accounts of some companies. The jokes and yes, sometimes the snark, too. Once upon a time, I even posted some of the best travel-related Twitter…

When COVID-19 took over the world in early 2020, the people in charge of the Tokyo Olympics swore up and down that the Olympics would still happen that July. They…

Most cruising enthusiasts have been chomping at the bit for cruises to be given the green light to start sailing again, hopefully sometime in 2021. Unfortunately, for those who enjoy…

The term “hacking” gained popularity back in the 1980s, as home computers became more popular. Ever see the movie “War Games?” What Matthew Broderick’s character did (in 1983 – almost…

After the COVID pandemic began, multiple entities called on the FAA to mandate wearing masks on airplanes. The FAA refused. So, airlines began keeping their own No-Fly lists specifically for…

Every media outlet out there has written about the thousands of Trump supporters who traveled to Washington D.C. Many stormed the Capitol, taped their activities with their phones and posted…

When the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) dropped its No Sail Order and issued a framework for resuming safe and responsible cruise ship passenger operations in late October,…

The Park MGM Resort in Las Vegas made headlines twice this summer. The first time was when there were rumors that the resort would re-open as the first 100% smoke-free…