When 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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Over the past decade or two, bedbugs have become a significant issue at every level of hotels, from fleabag hotels to Airbnbs to Disney hotels to hostels to the Waldorf=Astoria. …
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Tips and Tricks
Frequent Flyers’ Flying Etiquette For Non-Frequent Flyers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …
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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 …
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Tips and Tricks
A Real Life Post About Dealing With Jet Lag (AKA: Who Are These People Writing About How To Beat It?)
by joehegby joehegBecause of the increasing interest in international travel, sites are putting up articles about dealing with jet lag. Even drug stores are sharing tips, like this email I received with …
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When traveling, there are times when you don’t want to lug your bags around all day. You might have checked out of your hotel or rental, or you could have …
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Tips and Tricks
Airlines Lose Bags All the Time. Here’s an Easy Way to Ensure it’s Not Your Fault
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s an unfortunate fact of life that if you check a bag, there’s a chance it could go missing. The U.S. Dept of State said in their Full Year Air …