Years ago, before smartphones, taking a picture meant having a camera and film with you. You also needed adequate lighting, or if that wasn’t available, some sort of flashbulb to …
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Airlines
Why Airlines (With These Few Exceptions) Won’t Let You Change Names on a Ticket
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you …
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When we think about airports, we typically figure they’re always doing SOMETHING, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. And for the most part, that’s …
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If you’ve been in the points-and-miles world for any length of time, you already know the game: the goal isn’t just to earn points — it’s to spend fewer of …
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Airports
Why Airports Still Use Carpet (Even Though It Annoys Everyone)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn just about any airport in the world, you’re going to come across it. You’re rolling your luggage across the airport floor with no issue, and suddenly, BOOM! You have …
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Hotels
What Hotel Workers Wish You Knew About Their ‘Free Breakfast’
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDifferent people have different reasons for where they decide to stay when traveling. It could be cost or distance to whatever they’ve traveled for. Maybe they have status or points …
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You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a …
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For decades, it’s been a rite of passage. Go to a country, get another stamp in your passport. Personally, I’ve loved it, and the reality that fewer and fewer countries …
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. And since Delta is headquartered in Atlanta (and ATL is its primary hub), a huge chunk of Delta’s East Coast connecting …
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Hotels
It’s 2026 — Why Are Hotels Still Missing These Basic Amenities?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSave for that one fancy-schmancy resort with a 7-star rating, hotels are generally graded on a five-star rating system. Granted, the rating systems aren’t consistent worldwide. (A project called “World …