Having TSA PreCheck status can potentially save you time (although not nearly as much time as in the past). So it can be a little frustrating when you’ve enrolled in …
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Hotels
Your Hotel Room Door Lock Is Easily Hackable. Here’s What To Do About It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’d all like to think that when we’re in a hotel room, we have some degree of safety and security for our stuff and ourselves. Unfortunately, that’s not always the …
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My job doesn’t usually involve travel. If I didn’t volunteer for out-of-town assignments, I could stay home and work my normal schedule. However, I can’t pass up the chance to …
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Before we moved to Florida, our hometown airport was Newark International. Although it wasn’t perfect, it was our own. Say what you will about people from New York and New …
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Delta Air Lines has announced changes to the boarding process of its planes, which will take effect on May 1st. This should be no surprise, as Delta changes its boarding …
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Tips and Tricks
The Secret to Rediscovering Hidden Flight Search Features on Google Flights
by joehegby joehegWhen I search for flights, I typically follow a specific process. For simple domestic trips, I begin by searching on Google Flights. This allows me to get an idea of …
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Tips and Tricks
International Tipping Guide: Who, What, Why, Where, When & How Much (Updated Apr., 2024)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTipping. In some countries, it’s an important norm, whereas in others it’s considered an insult. Some folks tip people in certain professions whereas others don’t, and while some countries’ tipping …
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Airports
The Grain Store Cafe & Bar: A Priority Pass Restaurant at Gatwick South Terminal
by joehegby joehegFor my journey home from London, I was flying with Norse Atlantic. My flight was departing from Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal. I’ve seen pictures of the lengthy queues for check-in …
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Wherever you go, you’re going to encounter social norms that are specific to that particular place. Sometimes they’re big things, like how blowing your nose in public in Japan is …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
How To Customize Google Maps To Show The Directions You Want
by joehegby joehegWhen visiting New York City, you’re often dependent on a combination of ride-sharing services and public transportation to get around. Google Maps makes navigating the combination of trains, subways and …