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New Record: 8 Minutes From Parking the Car to Butt in Airplane Seat
I've heard it said, if you're not occasionally missing a flight, you're arriving too early. I tried this recently, albeit unintentionally. And still made the flight.
5 simple tips to avoid gift card scams
Gift card scams have been on the rise in recent years, with scammers using a variety of tactics…
Under 25? Banned from National Car Rental Executive Aisle
Background: A friend and I rented a car from National Car Rental, and we are both under 25…
My Atlantic City Status Match Adventure
Background: I already had Caesars Diamond and MLife Gold from my Vegas status matching, but I’ve heard about…
Does anyone remember the airline TWA?
Trans World Airlines – TWA for short – was a major international airline based in the United States.…
Magic at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
It’s almost Halloween so I thought it is good timing to write about fun and “magical” visit at…
Mistakes In Mexico City: How The Pickpockets Got Me
I’ve been in Mexico City for a long weekend, enjoying their Independence Day celebrations and spending time with…
Remembering 9/11 – 21 Years Later
Originally posted on September 11, 2009. Eight years ago today, my morning began much like any other early…
How long should you wait for compensation from your airline or travel insurance?
In all my years of flying, I had never needed to make a compensation claim for delayed flights…
Fifth Time’s the Charm? Maybe I’ll Finally Hike in Zion NP
This Utah gem has long been on my list to visit. It's looking like I might get a chance later this month, and I want to make the most of it.