For those of us who were around for the pre-internet age, we thought the hottest thing was the unlimited AOL dial-up service. A fond and nostalgia memory was the sound of the modem connecting. It was a sign you are about to access the internet and all it offered. Now, after decades of service, that […]
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I found this convenience store survey which analyzed customer satisfaction at convenience stores through our the USA. My key takeaways is that KWIK Trip is number 1 followed by Sheetz and Wawa. Buc-ee’s comes in as the 5th highest rated convenience store While I have not been to all of these convenience stores, I have
The Best Like Convenience Store in the USA Will Amaze You! Read More »
As the government shutdown continues, I am starting to worry about its impact on air travel especially since I have a trip coming up in a week. Government shutdowns in the U.S. can have a significant and often escalating impact on air travel, even though air traffic control (ATC) and TSA are considered essential services
I played pickleball yesterday and I had a few thoughts on the game as a result of my and my partner’s play. May of these are obvious but worth repeating. Communication is the Fundamental: You and your partner need to figure out how to communicate on multiple types of shots like who will take a
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Our friends at View From the Wing reported on a new trend emerging at some Marriott properties, leaving guests without cars scratching their heads and their wallets a little lighter. Reports indicate that certain Marriott hotels are now imposing a mandatory parking fee on all guests, regardless of whether they actually have a vehicle. Some
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If you are traveling to Amsterdam, a great day trip is to Zaanse Schans. The town is a quick 32 minute train ride from Amsterdam. It has a charming village and dozens of windmills. Some have said it is one of the most iconic and picturesque tourist destinations in the Netherlands. We loved the windmills,
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I read an interesting article on Reddit regarding Hyatt Beds being mislabeled. You a luxurious king-sized bed for your hotel stay but when you arrive and you find something… a little less grand. It’s a common complaint among travelers: hotels advertising king-sized beds that feel suspiciously like queens, leaving guests wondering if they’ve fallen victim
Unveiling the Truth: Do Hotels Falsely Advertise King Beds? Read More »
I bought a Tesla a few years back and loved most things about it. One of the things that really bothers me is their lack of physical buttons. I did not know whether this issue was only mine or whether other folks felt the same way. As other cars copied the Tesla layout, I felt
Full Speed Ahead: Automakers Are Bringing Back Physical Buttons! Read More »
A whole bunch of people saw the American tourist in Venice grab the woman who pickpocketed her by her ponytail. She held her there until the police arrived. There was a whole bunch of interesting aspects of this event. First, the tourist had her AirPods in in her purse so with the help of Find
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An interesting question came up on Reddit relating to tipping in airport lounges. The same question is appropriate to tipping for complimentary breakfasts at hotels. Should you tip the staff at these places or not? These personnel include the bartender, people cleaning your tables, an omlet chef or even a waitress bringing you coffee when
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