If you were planning on making any purchase soon at Sears or Kmart, this is an amazing deal. Â 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 …
Read More »How FancyHands Helps Me Get Sold-Out Dinner Reservations
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 …
Read More »My First Flight in the Emirates A380
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 …
Read More »Grab a Great Flight to Cancun / Caribbean
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 …
Read More »Australian Airlines Ban Troublesome Smart Phone
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 …
Read More »Women Tweets When Stuck in Amtrak Elevator; Amtrak Asks If She’s Still There 7 Months Later
Sometimes it can take a while to get a response from a company’s customer service. Â 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. Â So she tried tweeting that she was stuck to see if …
Read More »How a Lost Cell Phone Can Be Dangerous in Flight
The FAA is considering banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from flights over safety concerns, but did you know any smart phone could potentially pose a danger inflight? Due to the issues surrounding the Samsung Galaxy note 7’s battery, the FAA is trying to decide whether or not they should …
Read More »Get 5 Lonely Planet Travel Guides for $1; 17 Guides for $15 ($400 Value)
Humble Bundle is currently featuring a selection of digital travel guides for a fraction of the price to help support the National Park Service. Pay $1 or more for You Only Live Once, The World, Big Trip, Wine Trails, and A Fork in the Road. Pay $8 or more and …
Read More »Sadly, Angela Lansbury *Won’t* Be on Game of Thrones
Yesterday, I heard some news that made more more excited about TV than I’ve been in a while.  Angela Lansbury is joining the cast of Game of Thrones! Unfortunately, that turned out to be a rumor that turned into a news story. From Entertainment Weekly: It’s been widely reported Lansbury might appear …
Read More »How to Help Your Browser Easily Connect to Hotel Wifi
Sometimes when you connect to hotel wifi, things just don’t click.  For some reason, the login screen won’t come up, and every website gives you a strange warning when you navigate there. There’s one trick my friend in IT told me years ago that can help you get connected to the …
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