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Government Shutdown & Your Flight: What Travelers Need to Know About TSA Delays

As the government shutdown pushes into its third week, the whispers of federal employees striking are growing louder, with particular concern centered on TSA agents. While it’s crucial to clarify that TSA officers, deemed “essential,” are legally prohibited from striking, the mounting pressure of working without pay can manifest in a similarly disruptive way: widespread […]

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The Hardest Shot in Pickleball: When You Have Too Much Time

English / David Brensilber

I have been asked what is the hardest shot in pickleball. I started to think about the third shot dink or backhand lob to the corner but that is not it for me. Imagine this scenario: the ball floats gently over the net, a perfect set-up. Your opponent is out of position, the court wide

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The End of an Era: AOL Finally Pulls the Plug on Dial-Up

English / David Brensilber

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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The Best Like Convenience Store in the USA Will Amaze You!

English / David Brensilber

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

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Government Shutdown Impacts on Air Travel: What You Need to Know About Air Travel Delays & Risks

English / David Brensilber

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

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Pickleball Double Strategies of the Day

English / David Brensilber

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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A New Day A New Junk Fee At A Marriott Hotel

English / David Brensilber

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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Heading to the Windmills? Zaanse Schans Introduces New Tourist Tax

English / David Brensilber

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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Unveiling the Truth: Do Hotels Falsely Advertise King Beds?

English / David Brensilber

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

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Lost Your Valuables? Steps to Take After a Robbery Abroad

English / David Brensilber

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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