Travel Tips & Secrets
On a recent flight from San Francisco to Portland I spotted an ad in the Alaska Beyond inflight magazine that got my attention. Earn airline miles on Alaska Airlines …
Alaska Airlines has a few partnerships that go across airline alliances. One of these is with American Airlines. As a result, it’s possible to book a flight on AA.com …
Wyndham Rewards is an interesting hotel program. Even with some recent devaluations, there can still be a few great values out there. That said, those locations might not fit …
If you’re someone who likes to wander like I do, there’s nothing like the thrill of stumbling upon some great random sight in a new city. However, I often …
Update: June 22, 2017 – A reader has informed me that the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Airport – Ratingen has changed how their shuttle bus process works. Rather than trying …
I recently spent a few weeks in Europe. Judging by how far behind I am on posts, I’ll have more in that in a few months, but in the …
Since American Airlines & Japan Airlines are part of the Oneworld Alliance, you might find yourself having booked a flight on JAL via American & realized you don’t have …
If you’re like many travelers, you’ve stood at baggage claim looking for your bag, thought you spotted it, then realized it was someone else’s since it looked exactly like …
Yes, this is one of the odder travel tips I’ve written about, but given the number of articles I’ve read about this particular practice lately, take warning (if this …
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Every couple of weeks or so, there’s a story about a major bus crash somewhere in the world. While many of these crashes happen due to poorly maintained roads, …
Two travel stories have made me angry this week. In the first incident, actress & musician Vanessa Hudgens & and her boyfriend allegedly carved their names into the famous red …
Previously, I suggested that you throw an extra pair of headphones in your travel bag for when you’re on the go. Here’s another good tip: throw a pair of …
If you’re like me, every now and then you’ll take off on a trip, only to realize you forgot to bring your headphones or earbuds. If you’re also like …
Yesterday’s fire onboard British Airways flight BA2276 reminded me of why I always leave my shoes on until the plane is safely in the air (if I choose to …
Travelers: Amazon has announced a great new benefit for Amazon Prime members. Subscribers can now download videos for offline viewing. A Prime subscription includes access to Amazon Prime Instant …
I just got this e-mail from United Airlines promoting their “service” where you can trade gift cards in for United MileagePlus Miles. Here’s the text of the e-mail: Rather …
Travelers under the age of 25 have traditionally had difficulty renting cars. Those younger drivers have a new option available, as startup rental car agency Silvercar has lowered their minimum car …
Having entertainment options like personal screens is great, except for one small issue: The need to touch the screen has the potential to negatively impact the person sitting in …
Ever wondered what happens to everything after you go to the bathroom on a plane? This video from CNN shows just how airplane waste is handled at Frankfurt International …
