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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

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.”

Top 5 Reasons to get Travel Insurance

When planning a trip the usual things that go through a person’s mind are the exciting things they will see and how much fun they are going to have. It’s not surprising that many will purposely avoid thinking of the bad things such as what happens if I l break a limp, get food poisoningContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to get Travel Insurance”

She’s traveling to the Middle East

What a girl packs away in her travel bag will all depend on where she’s planning to go. This case is the Middle East. This being said, taking great care in how you dress and act while visiting. What a woman traveler wears and how she behaves will show how locals in turn treatContinue reading “She’s traveling to the Middle East”

To pack or not to pack?

So it’s about a week or so until the flight is taking off to the other side of the earth and it’s time to start packing. What is in your bag will be the same amount for a trip that’s a month or a year in general terms. This is of course considering that youContinue reading “To pack or not to pack?”

Now that you decided to travel….

So now you have decided to take that week, month, year or unlimited time off to travel, now it’s time to figure out where to go from here. Planning and preparing for any trip can take a while to do thoroughly so start a few months ahead and pace yourself. The list can seem endless.Continue reading “Now that you decided to travel….”