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    Uber Sent Me a “Personalized Offer.” I Have Questions

    by joeheg October 28, 2025
    by joeheg October 28, 2025

    Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    The Secret Map Every London Traveler Needs

    by SharonKurheg October 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 13, 2025

    The London Underground, also known as the Underground or simply the Tube, is the rapid transit system serving Greater London and some of its more outer, adjacent areas. Why Accessibility Matters …

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  • Hotels

    Hotels Have A Sneaky New Fee – Here’s What They’re Doing Now

    by joeheg July 2, 2025
    by joeheg July 2, 2025

    Hotels have devised numerous ways to generate additional revenue from guests. Whether it’s charging for regular Wi-Fi and offering “premium” access for a fee, tacking on excessive parking charges, or …

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    This Isn’t Tomorrowland—Waymo’s Driverless Cars Are in Orlando

    by joeheg June 2, 2025
    by joeheg June 2, 2025

    Imagine getting to Walt Disney World in a car with no driver. It’s not some futuristic ride in Tomorrowland—it’s real life. Waymo is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Orlando. Who …

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  • Airlines

    2 Cell Phones Undamaged After 16,000 Foot Fall From Plane

    by SharonKurheg November 1, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 1, 2024

    Have you ever heard a story, say a piece of news that’s everywhere, where you eventually become saturated with every little detail? And then, months later, you hear one more …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    Use This Trick To Listen To Your Favorite Music Stations Anywhere Around The World

    by joeheg October 7, 2024
    by joeheg October 7, 2024

    When we go on vacation, we usually fly to our destination. However, there are times when we opt for a road trip or a long car ride. This could be …

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  • Hotels

    Marriott (Still) Wins The Prize For Most Outdated Technology In A Hotel Room

    by joeheg September 14, 2024
    by joeheg September 14, 2024

    I’m no stranger to using tech products for longer than I should. That’s why I still use my old MacBook Air when we travel.  I can’t see paying the money …

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  • Airports

    TSA Facial Recognition Technology Leads to Woman’s Arrest at Airport

    by SharonKurheg September 11, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 11, 2024

    Over the past several years, the TSA has been testing facial recognition at more and more airports. These specialized scanners, called CAT-2 units, incorporate facial recognition technology by taking real-time …

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  • Airports

    Pet Peeve: Airports That Do Not Publish The Name Of Their Wi-Fi Network

    by joeheg September 10, 2024
    by joeheg September 10, 2024

    You know the feeling. You’re sitting in a hotel, airport or restaurant. You go to log onto the wi-fi network, and twenty network names pop up. You know to avoid …

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    Why Do U.S. Hotels Still Offer Phones in Their Guests’ Rooms?

    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2024

    It’s the 21st century and peoples’ use of technology in hotels is just amazeballs. You make your reservations online You pay for your room electronically You may be able to …

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