Today, I was stuck in really, really bad traffic on I-66. Â For those whole live in the area, you know I-66’s normal status is hellish. Â This was enough for a regular I-66 commuter to call it really bad. Now, Virginia is an interesting place because it is REALLY cheap to …
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April, 2016
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21 April
Another DC-Area Geek & Travel Meetup on May 4th
It’s that time again–time for another travel meet up in the DC area! And it takes place on a very special date… In honor of May the Fourth, I figured we could get together for a happy hour at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon on May 4th at 5pm (or whenever …
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21 April
Gluten-free Snacks to Travel With
I’ve previously written about different snack companies I liked to get shipments from to take traveling with me. Â I’ve since had a lot of food restrictions introduced that haven’t allowed me to eat as many things as I’d like! One of those snack companies I’ve used, Love With Food, has …
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20 April
Rover: The Uber-esque Alternative to Kenneling Dogs
Ever since I got my puppy, one of the first questions I get asked is how I’ll handle having a dog with all the frequent travel I do. One of my plans is to take Moxie along on a lot of my trips. Â (More on the many logistics of that …
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19 April
Win a Trip with Chris Pratt, and you TOO can be a Guardian of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, as part of a fundraiser, is running a giveaway to visit him on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Through a fundraiser for Boys and Girls club, he is giving away entries into his context in exchange for donations to the Boys and Girls club. The …
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19 April
Are You a Geeky Travel Geek?
Those who are know what I mean. Â Do you love Star Wars? Â Or are you really into board games? Â Are you waiting on edge for the next Game of Thrones or for the newest XBone game? Do you avoid… ? I just created a Facebook Group dedicated to geeky travel …
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16 April
Kids and Understanding the TSA Line
When my brother and I were little, we used to hide candy from each other in our worn out stuffed animals. Â We’d have a toy with a small tear in it and pop the candy in there. Â My mom had no idea. When we went through (pre-9/11) security in the …
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15 April
The Time I Accidentally Set My Bra on Fire
Kevin from Economy Class & Beyond reminded me on twitter today that I’ve somehow become the expert in bras and travel. A quick search of the word “bra” on my blog reveals: Can You Smuggle Wine Through Security in Your Bra? The TSA Doesn’t Understand Women’s Undergarments How My Breasts …
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8 April
My New Travel Companion
After the previous somber posts, I have an announcement to make about my new travel companion. I just got myself a new puppy, Moxie. Â In accordance with her name, this dog is fully of moxie and adventure, and loves traveling around already. This photo doesn’t quite get at how tiny …
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March, 2016
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22 March
Winner of the Amazon Gift Card
It’s almost a month late, but Ilea M. is the winner of the Amazon gift card, thanks to a Twitter follow. This is in reference to my birthday contest last month. Thanks to everyone who entered! I hope to bring you some more contests soon.
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