When people travel, their safety is usually, if not always an utmost concern. Travel insurance companies offer policies for medical risks, while international governments watch each other for security risks. …
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The Crazy Way Airline Seat Belt Extenders Got Nicknamed “Fatso Belts”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s horrible that it still happens in this day and age, but people of size are subject to stigmatization, bullying, prejudice, and discrimination on a regular basis. Adults who are …
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Ten Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In Los Angeles
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back we wrote about places in New York City that would be perfect for geeks and nerds. Of course, the Big Apple isn’t the only place with such …
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I was perusing the internet the other day, and I found a meme called The Traveler’s Ten Commandments. I really liked it. Take a look: The Traveler’s Ten Commandments 1. …
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The Great Debate: Do Airport Layovers Count as “Visiting” A Place?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I started running a travel-focused Facebook group in 2018. We ran it for about 5.5 years and at the time we closed it down, we had amassed over …
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Understanding the “PM” Sticker on Florida License Plates
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve ever rented cars in the U.S., you’ve surely noticed that the rental car you got wasn’t always registered in the state you were in. Here’s why that happens. …
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The “How To Get 46 Days Off In 2023” Hack Has Its Shortcomings
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen it comes to Paid Time Off (PTO), workers in the United States generally get the short end of the stick. In fact, whereas workers in nearly every other country …
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When I was in grammar school, I was kind of a smart kid and was placed in a lot of “enrichment” classes. With that, I and my classmates were offered …
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Several years ago I spent a weekend learning about points, miles and other travel-related things from some of the best people in the business. I learned many tips on how …
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There are currently 21 countries that are still closed to most U.S. visitors due to Covid: Bhutan Cameroon China Eswatini Falkland Islands Kiribati Lesotho Libya Macau Marshall Islands Mayotte Montserrat …