I’ve written about an app that will help you figure out if you can get compensation for a flight delay/cancellation. However, with this app, you need to proactively ask about your flights (and remember to do it). There’s a new app in town that will automatically check whether or not …
Read More »Aw, Crap! Couple On Ground Pelted With Falling Poo from Plane Overhead
Well, ew. In my last post, I wrote a little bit about lavatory malfunctions and how they can delay flights. Â But this takes “lavatory malfunction” to a new level. A Long Island couple saw a strange substance coming down while they were enjoying some cocktails and plane spotting in their …
Read More »Should Your Flight Be Delayed for a Coffee Pot? (Transparency can go a long way)
I was seating on the tarmac on a plane that was delayed because of a lavatory that was out of order. Â I have no idea what put it out of order, but the airline was getting it back in order. We were sitting on the tarmac for at least an …
Read More »Star Wars, Marvel, and Other Disney Figurines Market Down to $1.99-$4.99 (Poe is $2.99!)
Best Buy has a decent sale on Disney figurines. Â Most of them are Star Wars / Marvel, but other Disney figurines are included in this. Â (Tinker Bell, Phineas, Mad Hatter, etc). Shipping is not included, unless you spend over $35. Â However, you may pick up for free in-store. Here’s a …
Read More »Interfering with Wild Animals Can Result in You Inadvertently Killing Them (this includes selfies)
Part of the great thing about travel is getting to see the wildlife in different regions of the world.  I remember being amazed by the rainforest in Belize.  All the animals were so bright, and there were flowers that would spit at you. It was one of my first experiences in a …
Read More »Fly to Asia from the US starting at $350 Round-trip
The Flight Deal strikes again (in a good way). They have deals to Asia starting at $350.  (To Hong Kong).  Taipei is $414. Check out the deal here. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound from September – early December for Monday through Thursday departures and returns. Must purchase …
Read More »How You Now Pay Uber Surge Pricing Without Realizing It
I’m currently on a business trip and I had to make multiple stops while on it. Uber was super convenient for me because the local transit was having issues due to a bad storm. I got off my train and hopped right into an Uber. Since I’m on a trip …
Read More »Great (non-touristy) Bars/Restaurants to Check Out in New Orleans
This post is written by Dr. Bill Glod, who has lived in New Orleans for a long time. New Orleans is a great foodie and cocktail town.  But it is also becoming more touristy as time goes by. So what bars do you visit to stay true to New Orleans? Here’s …
Read More »How Being a Frequent Traveler Turned Me Into a Habitual Person
I used to consider myself a completely spontaneous person. Â I’ve had times I was out at a pub with friends, then suddenly decided to head west to go to Shenandoah. But lately, I’ve become entrenched in specific habits. Â And this is directly due to coping with traveling so much. …
Read More »Great Sale on Different Travel Electronics Today (but must act quickly)
I was pleased to wake up to some good sale items on travel electronics today. Â I feel like the sales on Amazon have been a little weak lately and Prime Day wasn’t as exciting as I had hoped. Â In fact, it reminded me a little of when my grandmother cleans …
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