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

10 Tips for Vegas: Street Smarts

a city with many tall buildings

This is the first ten of a series of 100 tips I have found for Las Vegas. First, we’re starting with street smarts.  This guide has 10 survival skills I’ve collected from blogs across the web.  (Can you go across the web?  I suppose it doesn’t have a temporal space…) Anyway, …

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How to Avoid Pickpockets

a sign with a couple of people painted on it

Previously, I wrote about the time I was pickpocketed.  Since then, I’ve kept a running checklist in my mind of things to pay attention to while out.  I think this has helped me not get pickpocketed, especially in a situation where I was juggling a lot of things.   So …

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Fly East Coast to Sicily, Italy for Only $534

a city with boats in the water

There’s a good deal going on to Sicily, Italy right now.  You can fly from Newark, NJ to Sicily, Italy on Swiss for $534. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel in September. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 50 days in …

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How to Fly Frontier Airlines

A Frontier Airlines Airbus

How to Fly Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines is a low-cost carrier that can save you a lot of money… or cost you a lot if you can’t avoid the fees! Read this guide to make sure you avoid paying more than you have to when flying Frontier Airlines, and make …

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This Saturday! The DC-area Frequent Flyer GeekyPizza Meetup

a slice of pizza on a plate

Just a reminder that our meetup is coming up this Saturday.  I’m so excited to see everyone! —- For our next GeekyPizza meetup, we are trying a new thing–a Saturday afternoon!  Come join Ed of PizzaInMotion and myself for some excellent conversation, drinks, and food! You can RSVP to the event here. …

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Frequent Traveler DC Meet-up: March 10th in Clarendon

a close up of food

For our next GeekyPizza meetup, we are trying a new thing–a Saturday afternoon!  Come join Ed of PizzaInMotion and myself for some excellent conversation, drinks, and food! You can RSVP to the event here. We’ll be meeting at one of our regular bars–Bar Bao on March 10th at 2pm in …

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This Thursday: Meet-up with Other DC-area Travelers

a suitcase on a map

Just a reminder that we are getting together this Thursday for the next GeekyPizza in Crystal City.   —– Our next DC-area meet-up will be in Crystal City on November 30th from 6-9 pm.  We’ll be teaming up with Tagging Miles to run a Toys for Tots happy hour. Register for the happy hour …

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Reminder: DC-Travel Meetup on November 30th!

presents wrapped presents with bows and lights

Just a reminder that the next DC-travel happy hour is coming up. Stop by to talk travel, have a few drinks, and help a child have a brighter holiday! —– Our next DC-area meet-up will be in Crystal City on November 30th from 6-9 pm.  We’ll be teaming up with …

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