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October, 2017

  • 25 October

    The Next DC Meetup — Toys for Tots Edition!

    two girls opening a gift box in front of a fireplace

    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 here. Come by to talk travel AND help some children have a brighter holiday. Ed from …

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  • 22 October

    An Authentic Roman Food Experience Through Just 10 Tastings

    a plate of desserts on a table

    Over the summer, I did a whirlwind tour of the Mediterranean.  Since I was bouncing from city to city, I was having trouble deciding where I wanted to eat.  After all, each restaurant would be the experience in that city. While researching tours, I came across a company called WithLocals …

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  • 14 October

    Get $5 Cashback from TopCashBack by Making an Account and Earning Money

    a woman throwing money in the air

    TopCashBack is an ebates-like website that offers cash back on every day purchases.  It has had some crazy good deals in the past where they offer 100% cashback on certain purchases. Now, they have an offer where you can get $5 cash back when you make an account through an …

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  • 12 October

    Fly East Coast to Nairobi, Kenya for for $585 on KLM

    Nairobi Kenya

    There’s a great fare to Nairobi, Kenya on KLM right now.  You can fly from Washington, DC to Nairobi for only $585. The fare is valid from the end of this month through May 2018. As always, the Flight Deal has all the details.  In addition, they have some tips …

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  • 10 October

    Fly to Mexico City, Mexico from Either Coast for $196 (Denver too!)

    Zocalo square and Metropolitan cathedral of Mexico city

    There are some great fares to Mexico City from both coasts and Denver on Aeromexico.  Flights depart from DC, San Francisco, and Denver. © Javarman | Dreamstime Stock Photos This deal is good for the end of the year through March 2018. There doesn’t appear to be a minimum stay. As …

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  • 10 October

    20% off Amazon, Disney Aircrafts, and $49 Flights

    Amazon app on a cell phone.

    If you have an American Express and an Amazon account, you may be able to get 20% off your order (up to $50 savings). All the details are here on Deals We Like.  Unfortunately, you have to go through the trouble of linking your accounts before you find out whether you …

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  • 9 October

    If You Are a Local, You Can Get Huge Discounts

    a white building with a dome and columns with United States Capitol in the background

    I seem to enjoy living in tourist destinations.  I grew up in New York and I now live just outside Washington, D.C. (and used to live in it). I just did a few “tourist days” with my niece and as part of that, booked a bus tour. Turns out, locals …

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  • 9 October

    Tuesday Happy Hour: Are you coming out?!

    a close up of a drink

    Just a final reminder that our next happy hour is tomorrow! via GIPHY We’re looking forward to seeing you.  If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late!  Details are below. ——————– It’s almost that time again.  What time?  Time for another GeekyPizza meetup! Our next meetup will be Tuesday, …

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  • 9 October

    Fly to Hong Kong for Only $434 on United

    Hong Kong skyline at night

    There’s a great fare from Dallas on United to Hong Kong right now–$434.  The fare is available through May of 2018, but has a 7-day minimum stay. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound until November or January 2018 – early May 2018 for Monday through Thursday …

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  • 9 October

    Geeky Halloween Costumes on Sale for Whole Family (including pets)

    a child in a garment

    Amazon’s Deal of the Day today is Halloween costumes, and it includes plenty of geeky favorites for the whole family. Unfortunately, they don’t have the costume I want to get for Moxie on sale (which will remain a secret for now, except for the select few people I already revealed …

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