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 …
travel tips
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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 SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAlthough 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 joehegby joehegFor 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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Travel
Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery 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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Tips and Tricks
Can You Use TSA PreCheck With Global Entry Conditional Approval?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, the Department of Homeland Security has introduced a couple of programs to make waiting in queues at U.S. airports a little less painful. No real need to …
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When you think about booking a hotel room, you probably imagine checking in late afternoon and staying overnight. But that’s not always the type of stay travelers need. Sometimes you …
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Hotels
Fascinating: Hotel Doors in Norway Don’t Immediately Lock. Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of our friends was recently in Norway – we haven’t been yet (but want to), so I lived vicariously through their Facebook posts and reels. Towards the end of …
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When venturing abroad, it’s essential to have some of the local currency on hand. But did you know that using your ATM card outside the US can result in extra …
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Travel
Warning for Traveling In the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia & Caribbean This Thursday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNote: This post contains useful information about large-scale upcoming events that are based in politics. It’s meant as a way for our readers to plan their travels this Thursday and …