When we travel there is no “one way†we always do things. We take cruises, we take land tours. We book excursions, we go on our own. The one thing we almost never pay for is a third party to make our flight arrangements for us. It has always been …
Read More »Tips from Tiff: (Almost) Pickpocketed in Rome
On a 3-week trip to Europe in 2007 we accidentally left our camera in a cab and didn’t have a camera for the rest of the trip. Back in November while traveling in Japan, I accidentally left our camera and my phone on the Bullet Train in Kyoto. Luckily this …
Read More »From Tiff: When Should You Be a Jerk and When Should You Shut Up?
Last summer we spent a long weekend at a new Holiday Inn Resort in Florida. It was a fun trip to hang out at the beach and the pool and catch up with family. The Holiday Inn Resort had kids activities throughout the week so there were employees in charge …
Read More »From Tiff: Am I a Jerk or Do I Have the Right to My Own Seat?
I fly on Spirit Airlines a lot. I am short. Our kids are still young. My husband flies on them too, and while it’s not the most comfortable flight for him, it’s still manageable. My dad is over 6 ft tall and in his late 60s. I booked my parents …
Read More »What Can You Do If Your Flight is Canceled
We’ve covered this topic before since it happens often: what can I do if my flight is canceled? Flying in and out of DFW was a nightmare earlier this year with two days of ice, then after one day of warming, the very next day DFW got up to five inches …
Read More »Tips from Tiff: Update to Spirit Airlines Baggage Fees
Spirit Airlines likes to keep you on your toes. They’ve changed their baggage fees again. Oh, Spirit Airlines baggage fees… Previously you paid the same fee if you purchased your bag online before you checked into your flight no matter when you did it as long as it was before …
Read More »The Number One Thing You Need to Know When Flying Spirit
Spirit Airlines baggage fees Baggage fees, baggage fees, baggage fees. It pays to know about Spirit Airlines baggage fees so you can avoid having to pay a lot extra just to take your luggage with you. Spirit Airlines baggage fees include a charge for carry-on bags that are larger than a …
Read More »Tip from Tiff: Finding Catholic Masses When Traveling
If you couldn’t figure it out by the title, our family is Catholic. When we travel we try to attend Mass in whatever country we’re in. Sometimes this has worked well for us, other times we have failed spectacularly. If you’re traveling in a traditionally Catholic country (Italy, France, Spain, …
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