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Completely unrelated to anything points or travel-related, I found myself today with my camera, a fast reflex, and a bol...
06/24/2015

Completely unrelated to anything points or travel-related, I found myself today with my camera, a fast reflex, and a bolt of lightning.

It doesn't get much better than this.

The struggle is real.
06/19/2015

The struggle is real.

This just had to be written.

$25 in Uber credits are free for the taking. But who knows how long this will last.
06/16/2015

$25 in Uber credits are free for the taking. But who knows how long this will last.

If you act fast, you might still be able to take advantage of a $25 free credit on Uber, even if you already have an account. Just use this promo code.

If you're staying at a Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) hotel for more than one night between now and mid-April, you'll d...
01/06/2015

If you're staying at a Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) hotel for more than one night between now and mid-April, you'll definitely want to sign up for this.

There’s no reason to skip this bonus offer if you're planning on staying at a Starwood hotel (and paying) between now and April 15, 2015.

It seems everyone is missing the biggest truth about AirAsia Flight 8501...
01/06/2015

It seems everyone is missing the biggest truth about AirAsia Flight 8501...

What happened to AirAsia Flight 8501? Despite what you're seeing in the media, the answer may surprise you.

This year was a sharp contrast to the year before – nowhere extravagant or crazy. But there was that White House trip...
01/01/2015

This year was a sharp contrast to the year before – nowhere extravagant or crazy. But there was that White House trip...

2014 was a different year compared to the last. But the highlight? Probably an invitation to the White House.

Guy discovers a secret to low airfare. Guy gets sued by United. World learns of the secret. Secret is no longer a secret...
12/31/2014

Guy discovers a secret to low airfare. Guy gets sued by United. World learns of the secret. Secret is no longer a secret.

Maybe instead of suing the guy, they should've just offered him a job.

Even if you paid that $100 for TSA PreCheck, sometimes the line can still be huge – but here's how you can make it bette...
12/29/2014

Even if you paid that $100 for TSA PreCheck, sometimes the line can still be huge – but here's how you can make it better.

For everyone traveling during any busy season, there’s always one thing that bites – waiting in the security line, even if you have TSA PreCheck. But you can make it better.

The latest from crazy: US officials have reportedly talked about banning carry-on items (including laptops and phones) o...
12/07/2014

The latest from crazy: US officials have reportedly talked about banning carry-on items (including laptops and phones) on aircraft. Could you imagine!?

There’s a laundry list of things you can’t bring on an airplane when you travel. But could carry-on bags and electronics like laptops and iPads be next on the list?

True, sometimes traveling during the holidays is just outright awful -- but there's a secret ingredient (literally) that...
12/03/2014

True, sometimes traveling during the holidays is just outright awful -- but there's a secret ingredient (literally) that can make life just a little better.

A lot can happen while traveling during holiday travel. What can you do to make it easier?

Flying for the holidaze doesn't have to be expensive. Check out these six ways to fly for cheap (or next to nothing):
12/01/2014

Flying for the holidaze doesn't have to be expensive. Check out these six ways to fly for cheap (or next to nothing):

If you haven't yet booked your holiday travel, it’s going to get really (more) expensive, really fast. Fortunately, there are solid ways to find pretty inexpensive travel through the holidays. Here are 6 great ways to save big.

Homeland Security's now saying that cell phones that won't turn on won't be allowed through security at some airports. U...
07/08/2014

Homeland Security's now saying that cell phones that won't turn on won't be allowed through security at some airports. Ugh -- so, how do you get around this?

If your cell phone doesn’t turn on while you go through airport security, it may not be allowed through. So, how do you combat this? Get smart.

So, there I was, minding my own business when my $7 Gin and Tonic nearly landed me in $1,100 of hot water.
06/22/2014

So, there I was, minding my own business when my $7 Gin and Tonic nearly landed me in $1,100 of hot water.

Tired of spending $7 for a drink on an airplane? There’s a solution! Go to BevMo and buy a few minis, put them in your carry-on liquids thing, and voila! Problem solved and (depending on how long a flight you’re on and how much you imbibe) tens of dollars saved! Not so...

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