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The Amazing Race…and the travel contestant

You’re in the taxi on the way to the airport. Of course, the driver is chatting on his phone and decided to take the beltway to JFK since it’s longer and maybe he thinks he can travel it without having the use the brakes. It’s the typical kamikaze ride to the airport. Most taxi driversContinue reading “The Amazing Race…and the travel contestant”

I’m not one for reality television but …

I’m not one for reality television but being a traveler I think the Amazing Race is pretty funny and sad at the same time.

Airline fees 101: Part 2 In-flight services

Remember the day where you got on the plane, got greeted with a friendly smile, were handed a baby blue stethoscope-lke headphone set, a pillow, blanket and possibly a meal all for the cost of the flight? Sure, the small screen was in the front, people smoking could make it hard to see and theContinue reading “Airline fees 101: Part 2 In-flight services”

Airline fees 101 (Part One: Your baggage)

The airlines seem to be in acceleration mode when it comes to adding in fees and increasing traditional ones in the late. There are so many to sort through that I’m blogging about them one at a time. I have compiled a list of major airlines and what they are currently charging as of FebruaryContinue reading “Airline fees 101 (Part One: Your baggage)”

Doing research on all these fees that ai…

Doing research on all these fees that airlines are adding to tickets. All together they could be more expensive then the original quoted price. I good reason to start packing one light carry-on if possible

Valentine’s Day around the World

Tomorrow is Valentines Day. Many lovers around the world will be scurrying to pick up last-minute chocolates, flowers and cute stuffed animals to show there love and affection they feel for one another. Many countries around the world celebrate this day in their own way. The traditional Valentine’s Day card industry began in my homeContinue reading “Valentine’s Day around the World”

A little slice of paradise

wo years ago this week my husband and I we stuck in Phuket, Thailand. For most being stuck in a tropical resort beach with nothing to do but looking at naked Europeans and ladyboys playing volleyball in 70-80’s F temperatures is heaven. For us it was just killing time and itching for something withContinue reading “A little slice of paradise”

Some NYC Central Park Blizzard of ’10 pics

It’s pretty hairy here weather wise. I got a late start but wanted to get some pics of the city while the snow was fresh. Central Park is beautiful in any weather. It was hard keeping the lens snow free. The snow continues. Luckily, I made it back without getting scooped up byContinue reading “Some NYC Central Park Blizzard of ’10 pics”

Short List of Subway train fares in the U.S.

Here’s a breakdown of current subway fares which will all probably be going up soon. This isn’t a complete list but the most popular and interesting routes in the U.S. New York City MTA: $2.25 Washington D.C. Metro: $1.65-$4.50 Chicago L: $2.25 Boston T: $2.00 San Francisco MUNI: $2.00 Los Angeles Metro: $1.25 San Juan,Continue reading “Short List of Subway train fares in the U.S.”