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    Unveiling the “Secret” Chase Priority Pass Digital Card

    by joeheg July 26, 2025
    by joeheg July 26, 2025

    On a visit to the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK, I made a mistake that could’ve kept us out of the lounge. Instead of bringing my Priority Pass card from …

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  • Hotels

    The Real Reason Why So Many Hotel Showers Have Just Half a Door

    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2025

    If you’ve stayed at a hotel in the past few years, you’ve probably had the experience. You go to take your first shower in the room and the shower setup …

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  • Airlines

    Why Some Airline Codes Make No Sense (And Some Almost Do)

    by joeheg July 24, 2025
    by joeheg July 24, 2025

    Ever wonder why your Southwest flight says “WN” instead of “SW”? Or why JetBlue hides behind “B6”? The two-letter airline codes you see at airports seem simple, but a lot …

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  • LoungesTravel

    PHL’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Impressed My Wife (And That’s Saying Something)

    by joeheg July 23, 2025
    by joeheg July 23, 2025

    When it comes to writing lounge reviews, that’s usually my area. Hi, I’m Joe and I’m the one who actually cares about lounge access, amenities, food quality, and all the …

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  • Travel

    4 American Quirks That Annoy People From Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 23, 2025

    Y’all, it’s tough to be an American. Yeah, yeah, yeah, some of us think it’s the greatest country in the world but the truth is that most people from most …

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  • Airports

    Why Chicago’s O’Hare Int’l Airport Has No Terminal 4

    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025

    Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main international airport serving Chicago, Illinois. It began as an airfield serving a Douglas manufacturing plant for C-54 military transports during World War …

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  • Airlines

    What You Need to Do to Buy Food & Drinks On United Flights

    by joeheg July 20, 2025
    by joeheg July 20, 2025

    When you’re on a flight and want something to eat or drink, you typically have a few choices: You’ve brought something with you and can eat it whenever you want …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Caution! Writing A Complaint About A Hotel? You May Get A Reply Like This

    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025

    Although TripAdvisor has its advantages and disadvantages, one “test,” if you will, is whether or not a representative from the establishment writes a reply to a review. If they do, …

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  • Lounges

    How to Access a Chase Sapphire Lounge Without a Sapphire Reserve or Ritz-Carlton Card

    by joeheg July 20, 2025
    by joeheg July 20, 2025

    For domestic travel, we no longer plan our trips around airport lounges. While visiting a lounge is nice, it’s not a deciding factor when choosing an airline or departure airport. …

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    Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025

    Every country is different. So when you visit a foreign country, there are certain social and cultural norms you should try to abide by, so you don’t look like a …

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