Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Come to the Next DC Travel Meetup on December 12th!

a bar with many bottles of alcohol

Meet up with two of Boarding Area’s bloggers–Le Chic Geek aka Jeanne, and Pizza in Motion aka Ed. We’ll be hanging out at a bar in Clarendon with a happy hour until 8pm. Come to ask for travel advice.  Come to meet other travelers.  Or just come to check out …

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Did Someone Get Kicked Off a Flight for Being a Trump Supporter?

a man speaking at a podium

When perusing the web today, I started seeing articles about a woman who was kicked off a flight for being a Trump supporter.  This didn’t seem quite right to me, primarily because I don’t see politics intersecting with everyday air travel much. Flight attendants seem to care more about whether …

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These Pills Will Make You Poop Glitter

a glittery background with lights

A conversation I was having about the latest thing Moxie has (literally) gotten into reminded me of this interesting product. For the low cost of $10, you too can have poop that sparkles. (Read also: How glitter can be mistaken for bomb residue at airport security). Although the product insists …

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Fly to Milan, Italy for only $486 on American Airlines

a city with many buildings

The great fare sales to Europe continue.  You can fly to Milan, Italy on American Airlines for only $486 from Miami. I’m currently pricing this one out for myself potentially. I’ve been planning an Italy trip with my mom, but this may be too soon for that.  Even still, I’m …

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Fly from the US to Sweden for Only ~$440 on United

a group of people sitting on a bench in front of a group of buildings

Here’s yet another great European fare.  You can fly to Stockholm, Sweden for only about $440 on United Airlines. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound in early December or January, 2017 – March, 2017. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase …

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Man Tries to Catch Flight by Claiming There’s a Bomb on Board

a person in handcuffs on their hands

Recently, I’ve written on a few instances of outlandish, drunk behavior in the air.  It’s easy to know what the passenger is thinking because, well, they aren’t. They’re drunk. But there are times when I can’t even begin to imagine what could have possibly led someone to believe something was a …

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Why Few People Have *Actually* Died in Flight

death in flight

I was reading through a discussion on deaths in flight when I came across a very interesting point someone made. Now, I don't exactly know what I decided to go down this morbid rabbit hole, but it's quite fascinating. There are only a few people in history who have actually died in flight.

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