Here’s a fantastic deal. Â You can fly to/from Iceland for $99 or to/from Europe for only $199. Â This deal is from multiple cities in the United States. Â They include multiple cities, such as Paris, London, and Amsterdam, but as the blog post notes, these are limited. Please note that these …
Read More »Carolina Aviators Network Flying Out Aid to Western Carolina
Heartbreaking doesn’t even begin to describe what is going on in my home state of North Caroli…
Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
Rakuten currently has a $10 cash back on $10 spend special going on until December 19th, and this in…
Free Video Game: Sniper Elite 3 (with ads, or $6 without ads)
Game Sessions is giving away Sniper Elite 3 (with ads) and heavily discounting its Steam key by maki…
Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
As per my friend, Sam, (THANKS SAM!) and this Lifehacker article, JetBlue has released a board game …
Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!
Just a reminder that the next DC-meetup is coming up! Â We (Pizzainmotion and I) look for…
My Talk Today at the Library
Hi! Some of you were at my talk today at the library. Â Thank you SO much to everyone who…
Deal on Compact Powerbank: Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery with Fast-Charging Technology
Here’s a good deal on one of the “lipstick-style” power banks. Â ItR…
She’s Doing a Polar Plunge in Memory of Her Mother’s Death–Please consider donating
My niece is raising money for the Special Olympics in her mother’s memory. &Acir…
Even More Amazing: WEST COAST TO PARIS for less than $400 on American
Holy f-ing crap. I just posted on the East Coast fare to Paris but HOLY CRAP. You can fly from Los …
Support a Good Cause While Someone Else Does a Polar Plunge
My niece is raising money for the Special Olympics in her mother’s memory. Â She…
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Come to the Next DC Travel Meetup on December 12th!
Meet up with two of Boarding Area’s bloggers–Le Chic Geek aka Jeanne, and Pizza in Motion aka Ed. We’ll be hanging out at a bar in Clarendon with a happy hour until 8pm. Come to ask for travel advice. Come to meet other travelers. Or just come to check out …
Read More »Free Rides to the Polls, Where to Find Your Location, and Get Free Food Delivery
This morning, I woke up to multiple different companies offering free rides to the polls, plus a few other extras. You can get a free ride to the polls, locate your polling location easily, and get free delivery afterwards. Free Rides Via New to Via?Enter code POSTMATESDC in the Via …
Read More »Snake on a Plane: Large Snake Falls from Overhead Compartment on Plane
A large snake fell out of the overhead compartment on a flight from Torreon to Mexico City yesterday. In what appears to be a take on the famous Samuel L. Jackson film (and also channeling Indiana Jones), the snake tried to make a break for it before being contained. From …
Read More »Did Someone Get Kicked Off a Flight for Being a Trump Supporter?
When perusing the web today, I started seeing articles about a woman who was kicked off a flight for being a Trump supporter. Â This didn’t seem quite right to me, primarily because I don’t see politics intersecting with everyday air travel much. Flight attendants seem to care more about whether …
Read More »These Pills Will Make You Poop Glitter
A conversation I was having about the latest thing Moxie has (literally) gotten into reminded me of this interesting product. For the low cost of $10, you too can have poop that sparkles. (Read also: How glitter can be mistaken for bomb residue at airport security). Although the product insists …
Read More »Fly to Milan, Italy for only $486 on American Airlines
The great fare sales to Europe continue. Â You can fly to Milan, Italy on American Airlines for only $486 from Miami. I’m currently pricing this one out for myself potentially. I’ve been planning an Italy trip with my mom, but this may be too soon for that. Â Even still, I’m …
Read More »Get The Hunger Games: Complete 4 Film Collection [Blu-ray + Digital HD] for Only $25
There’s a great deal going for The Hunger Games: Complete 4 Film Collection [Blu-ray + Digital HD]. Â You can get all four movies (plus two discs of special features) for just $25 through Amazon’s Deal of the Day. It comes with over fourteen hours of special features if you are …
Read More »Fly from the US to Sweden for Only ~$440 on United
Here’s yet another great European fare.  You can fly to Stockholm, Sweden for only about $440 on United Airlines. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound in early December or January, 2017 – March, 2017. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase …
Read More »Man Tries to Catch Flight by Claiming There’s a Bomb on Board
Recently, I’ve written on a few instances of outlandish, drunk behavior in the air.  It’s easy to know what the passenger is thinking because, well, they aren’t. They’re drunk. But there are times when I can’t even begin to imagine what could have possibly led someone to believe something was a …
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
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What Happens When You Set Two AI Bots to Talk to Each Other
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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This Travel Jacket Literally Has Everything Built-In–Including a Neck Pillow
I was poking around on Kickstarter and came across this jacket that claims to be …
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What Happens When You Set Two AI Bots to Talk to Each Other
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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Carolina Aviators Network Flying Out Aid to Western Carolina
Heartbreaking doesn’t even begin to describe what is going on in my home state of …
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Get $10 back on $10 spend on Rakuten, includes existing users
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Free Video Game: Sniper Elite 3 (with ads, or $6 without ads)
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Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
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Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!