Earn airline miles with the Semler Heart app – is it a good idea?
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 …
Travel Tips & Secrets
How to get an Alaska Airlines record locator for a flight booked on American 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 …
How to keep Wyndham Rewards points from expiring
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 …
My favorite travel app: Field Trip
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 …
How to take the shuttle to the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Airport – Ratingen
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 …
Travel Tip: Don’t try to get over jet lag in a dark place
February 14, 2017 Europe, News, Tips, & Reviews, Norway, Travel Guides, Travel Tips & Secrets, Tromso No Comments
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 …
How to get a Japan Airlines record locator for a flight booked on American Airlines
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 …
Travel Tip: Make your luggage stand out
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 …
Travel Tip: Don’t try to smuggle gold in your rectum
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 …
Top 10 tips for going to a food & wine festival
Spring is here, which means that outdoor food & drink festival season is upon us! With that comes the question, how can you make sure you have the best …
Travel Tip: Always wear a seat belt on buses
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, …
Travel tip: Observe nature, don’t disrupt it
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 …
Travel Tip: Bring earplugs with you
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 …
Travel Tip: Throw extra earbuds in your travel bags
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 …
Travel Tip: Always leave your shoes on until the plane is in the air
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 …