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Thanksgiving Travel 2025: Prepare for Crowds as 82 Million Americans Hit the Road

The 2025 Thanksgiving holiday travel period is set to shatter records, according to the latest forecast from AAA. A staggering 81.8 million people are projected to journey at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25, and Monday, December 1. This figure represents an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to the previous year, […]

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Surprising Items Guests Steal from Hotels

English / David Brensilber

I found this article on Travel and Leisure about the top stolen items from hotels. My guess would have been the shampoo and soap but those are not in the list. Based on reports and industry insights, here are the top 5 items most frequently “liberated” from hotel rooms: 1. Towels (Especially Bath & Hand

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Air Travel Will Be Questionable For Another Week Even Though The Government Is Now Open

English / David Brensilber

The good news: the government shutdown has ended. The bad news for travelers? The chaos at airports won’t disappear overnight. While the headlines might celebrate the return of funding, the intricate, highly interdependent system of air travel will likely experience a significant “aftershock,” taking a full week, if not longer, to truly normalize. Why the

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Drink Up! Navigating the Best & Worst Airport Bar Scenes in the U.S.

English / David Brensilber

I found this interesting article on the Best and Worst Airports for a Boozy Layover. They basically rank the nation’s airports on which have the best bar scenes in the USA. The criteria they use is My observation is the analysis will skew towards those airports that have more bars as opposed to those that

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The EV Rental Reality Check: Great Rental Experience Up Until Time To Recharge at Return

English / David Brensilber

I really like the benefits of driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) With the growing charging networks, it has become easier and easier to charge the car during my rental. Major rental companies like Avis have expanded their EV fleets, making them more accessible than ever. The only major headache that I have had with renting

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The MyTSA App is a Great Concept with Mediocre Execution

English / David Brensilber

Review: The MyTSA App – A Traveler’s Imperfect Companion for Security Line Intel Few things cause more anxiety in air travel than the TSA Security Line especially with the impact of the Government Shut Down. I just flew to California and was concerned about the TSA wait times. I decided to see if there were

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

English / David Brensilber

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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