Imagine your worst fear coming true while traveling. Maybe you or a family member gets injured, or an emergency at home forces you to cut your trip short. Perhaps an …
travel tips
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Food & Beverage
Before You Pack That Alcoholic Beverage Bottle, Make Sure It’s Not Banned by TSA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen getting together with friends, my husband and I have been known to pack a few (OK, sometimes more than just a few) bottles into our checked luggage. We’ve also …
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Airports
The Secrets of Design: How Airports Trick You So You’ll Buy More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegUnless you’re in “the business,” you probably don’t put much thought into why certain places are designed the way they are. Restaurant logos use a lot of red, orange, and …
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Ever found yourself staring at a solid points redemption—a free flight, hotel stay, or rental car—only to hesitate? Maybe it’s the voice in your head whispering “Is this really the …
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Travel
The Difference Between Great Britain, the UK & The British Isles
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou would think that, after being close allies for how many years?…and millions upon millions of Americans “going over the pond” every year, we Americans would know the difference between …
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When traveling, the place where you’ll find the most salesmanship is at the rental car counter. While the rental car companies offer you several add-ons while making your reservation, the …
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Packing for a trip? Oh, it’s not just about clothes and toiletries—trust me, I’ve got a list for everything. (Note from his wife, Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!) …
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Hotels
Hotel Revenge: Why You Should Never Be Obnoxious to Front Desk Clerks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere’s a general warning that you should never be too awful to restaurant servers, or shouldn’t send food back for it to be “fixed” too many times, because they could …
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Travel
He Stored His Carry-On In a Bin Rows Ahead of His Seat. It Didn’t End Well
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all seen people do it. They have a seat far in the back of the plane but store their 22x14x9 inch carry-on bag in an overhead compartment as close …
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Funny Stuff
Crazy Reasons Why People Were Stopped & Searched By The TSA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGoing through the TSA security checkpoint generally should be an easy process. But, of course, that only happens if you know what the rules are and follow them. The “Can …