I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. And for as far back as I can remember, every Sunday during the summertime, we used to meet my maternal grandparents at the …
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Travel Tech
From Juice Jacking to USB Condoms: The Weird World of Phone Charging Safety
by joehegby joehegMuch to my wife’s dismay, I spend too much time watching videos on YouTube. I say that I’m watching for work, but it’s a way for me to unplug. In …
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Tips and Tricks
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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As we’ve said in the past, Southwest is an outlier when it comes to seating. Instead of assigning seats, they use a mixture of paid access, special groups, and “first …
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Tips and Tricks
Easy Hack To Gain More Storage Space In Your Hotel Room
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’d like to think that Joe and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring at them in the face for years and …
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Tips and Tricks
Neil Patrick Harris’ Hacks For Pooping On A Plane, Packing Smarter, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFull 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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If you’re reading this, chances are you have some interest in travel. In fact, it’s very possible that you have a lot of interest in it. Maybe you’re a Hyatt …
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If you have any chance of traveling internationally in the next 5 years, you should really consider getting Global Entry. From the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website: Global Entry …
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Nowadays, having your credit card number stolen is one of the most annoying things that can happen (well, except for someone stealing an Amazon package from your front porch). Credit …
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Hotels
Hotels Have A New Way To Keep You From Changing The Temperature In Your Room
by joehegby joehegSetting the temperature of your hotel room has become a cat and mouse game between guests and the hotel management. People just want to set their rooms to a comfortable …