With rare exception, Joe and I tend to travel together. True, there were the couple of times he went on business trips (one of which I surprised the hell out …
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Travel
ChristmasPrism: The App to Find The Best Christmas Lights in Any Town You’re Visiting
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDecember is an important month for a lot of people. Just to name a few, this year, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) on December 8th. Hanukkah begins for Jewish people …
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For those who sit in economy, sitting in the exit row is often the #1 choice. The width of the seats are typically the same as any other. But since …
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Airlines
Another Airline Banning Popular Checked Bag, Citing Damage to Baggage System
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHere in the United States, we have a plethora of brands and styles of checked and carry-on bags to choose from. We’ve talked about some of them in the past, …
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When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …
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Rental Cars
Gas Stations Near Orlando Airport That Aren’t a Rip-Off for Tourists
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, I wrote a post about two gas stations near Orlando International Airport (MCO) that rip off tourists with prices that are usually over 2x the norm. The …
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Hotels
Why Do Hotels Charge For Parking? (& How To Get Around Paying For It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYour trip is all planned – your hotel deposit is paid for, and you know how much your taxes and hotel fees are going to be. You drive to your …
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Weekly Recap
What A Cruise Ship Captain’s Cabin Looks Like, Why We Board a Plane’s Left Side, American Airlines’ New Approach for Oversold Flights
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: What a …
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Travel
How To Prepare For Airport Security When Flying With Medications
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs many Americans know, when you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you’re required to follow the 3-1-1 rule: “you’re allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, …
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Flying standby (also known as “same day flight changes”) is when a passenger without a seat assignment waits at the gate to see if there’s an extra seat for them …