Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most visited neighborhoods in San Francisco — and for good reason. With views of the bay, a front-row seat to Alcatraz, street performers, seafood …
Travel
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Airlines
Why the Free Wi-Fi Hasn’t Been Working on Your United Flights
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines began offering Wi-Fi on planes in early 2003. Lufthansa was the first, after they established an alliance with Connexion by Boeing. Since then, more and more airlines have offered …
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If you’re a fan of the window seat, you’ve probably “been there.” You’re all settled and you’re on your way to your destination. You’re looking out the window here and …
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Airports
When One Terminal at the Airport Feels Like a Whole Different World—And Not in a Good Way
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve flown into a major airport recently, you’ve probably noticed how much effort is being put into modernization. Airports across the U.S. are getting long-overdue makeovers. Think brand-new terminals …
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When did American Airlines become an ultra-low-cost carrier? That’s not meant to be snark. It’s an honest question — and maybe the better question now is whether there’s even a …
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Travel
Visiting Portmeirion Village: A Quirky, Unforgettable Experience in Wales
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever seen photos of a pastel-colored, fairy tale village perched above a tranquil estuary in North Wales and wondered, “Where is that magical place?”—it’s Portmeirion. I recently had …
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Buc-ee’s has been an iconic brand since its start in the early 1980s. Part gas station, part convenience store, part car wash, part carry-out restaurant, part bakery, part super clean …
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There are all sorts of quirky rules and laws around the world. Some are just old laws that never got changed, even when times did. Like the law in NYC …
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Airlines
Woman’s Boyfriend, the “Aviation Geek,” Took His Flight to the Next Level
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve read our blog for a while, you know that we’re Joe and Sharon, a husband and wife team. Joe is very much into the world of aviation, hotels, …
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Parks/Nature
Exploring El Morro: Puerto Rico’s Iconic Fortress and Must-See Historic Site
by joehegby joehegDuring our travels, I like to “collect” National Park Service sites. Sometimes we plan a trip around visiting a park, like Yosemite or Carlsbad Caverns, but other times, these sites …