November, 2016

• 8 November

  Fly to Iceland for Only $99 or Fly to Europe for Only $199

  

  Here’s a fantastic deal.  You can fly to/from Iceland for $99 or to/from Europe for only $199.  This deal is from multiple cities in the United States.  They include multiple cities, such as Paris, London, and Amsterdam, but as the blog post notes, these are limited. Please note that these …

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• 8 November

  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 …

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• 8 November

  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 …

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• 7 November

  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 …

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• 7 November

  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.  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 …

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• 7 November

  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 …

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• 7 November

  Fly to Milan, Italy for only $486 on American Airlines

  

  The great fare sales to Europe continue.  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.  Even still, I’m …

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• 7 November

  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].  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 …

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• 7 November

  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 …

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• 7 November

  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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