I’ve learned in the travel world that it never hurts to ask.  In this case, I saw a great article about plane spotting and wanted to learn more.  Namely, the author mentioned that he uses a variety of apps for plane spotting. I was cheeky enough to ask if he …

One of the interesting things about being in another country on the other side of the world is seeing the news unfold while it’s happening.  Normally, this is a story that would pop up on my reader in the morning, but I heard about it as it was happening since …

Right now, there’s an amazing deal on GameMaker: Studio Professional. While this program retails for over $100 on Steam, for a limited time, you can get it for only $1.  That’s over 99% off. GameMaker: Studioâ„¢ PROFESSIONAL GameMaker: Studioâ„¢ PROFESSIONAL unlocks the full power of GameMaker: Studioâ„¢, giving you all …

I’m having lunch in the Sky Tower in Auckland,  and boy is this an experience. While I know I’m completely safe,  my body is not so sure.   I tried stepping into the glass floor on the tower and immediately had an adrenaline rush. I cannot express how much my …

If you were planning on making any purchase soon at Sears or Kmart, this is an amazing deal.  If you spend $55 on jeans, you can get $60 back through Shop Your Way points. Basically, this nets you a profit of $5 in Shop Your Way credit plus five pairs …

I’m currently on a trip that I didn’t plan well for.  (But I’m having a fantastic time figuring it out as I go). I decided I wanted to grab lunch in one of the Sky Tower restaurants in Auckland, NZ.  The only problem is–their reservations are sold out. So I …

Due to a last-second flight cancellation on my trip, I unexpectedly found myself on an Emirates A380 flight. Eager to share my experiences with the world, I tweeted out a selfie of me in my seat. My selfie was met with immediate support from the travel blogging community, including Gary …

There’s currently a deal going on where you can fly from the West Coast of the US to Cancun for less than $300 on Delta. Valid for travel until early November. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure Please note that while this fare …

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have all officially banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from being turned on flights and from being in checked luggage. From Android Authority: The three airlines are Qantas, its budget arm Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. According to the airlines, the ban is a measure of …

Sometimes it can take a while to get a response from a company’s customer service.  Sometimes it can take months. In Amanda Carpenter’s case, she was stuck in an elevator at the BWI Amtrak station and couldn’t get help.  So she tried tweeting that she was stuck to see if …