I was just checking out this Forbes article entitled, “The 3 Most Important Things To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled.” The article heavily quotes Boarding Area’s Gary Leff, but it misses one important step. The first step. The article’s three most important steps are: Go in with your own …
Read More »How to Get a Cheaper EpiPen (so you can travel more safely)
When my doctor says she’s writing me a prescription for “Prilosec,” she really writes out a prescription for omeprazole, the generic name for the drug. The same isn’t true for the EpiPen, and this is usually true across the board.  Part of the reason for this is the Epipen isn’t a …
Read More »How to Easily Tell How Many Miles You’ll Earn from a Different Program (or your own!)
When a great fare comes up on an airline I don’t normally fly, the first question I ask myself is, “Can I still earn miles on this?” Usually, the answer depends on the alliance and the fare class, but sometimes there are squishier rules as well. Take Alaska Airlines for instance. …
Read More »How to Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling
Moving into an house from an apartment changed some things for me when traveling. Â I have to make sure someone is checking my mail. Â And I have different things to worry about. Will the freezer shut off in a power outage? What if there’s a water leak? What if there’s …
Read More »Can You Wear a Fitbit One Through Airport Security?
I own a Fitbit and I love it. Â It has taught me that I don’t walk nearly as much as I assume I do when traveling, and has even inspired me to purchase a treadmill desk. A lot of travel folk added me when I first posted about having a …
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