Tipping is always a delicate topic for people once they leave their home country. Unlike Greece and Italy, tipping culture in the Caribbean is similar to the USA. That means tipping is encouraged and you should be prepared to tip various service providers. One of the benefits to Americans is that almost all the Caribbean […]
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Apple just announced a new feature for its AirTag. Users can share a link with the location of their AirTag with third parties. The first crop of people who will be eligible will be 15 airline partners. We all know that Airlines lose or delay bags more than we like. The AirTag helps in this
I am training for a triathlon. For those who do not know, triathlons consist of three sports, running, biking and swimming. When you travel, it is easy to pack running gear since it primarily includes running shoes, shorts and a top (and layers if it is cool). For biking, you need a bike, cleats, biking
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I have the same ongoing discussions with friends around the country about the need to get Clear. My friends in Florida and Orange County, California do not understand the need for a premium service to expedite the process through Airport Security. With all of the delays at JFK, I found Clear to be a lifesaver.
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I am planning a long road trip for my Tesla Model Y. In the past, I would charge my Tesla to 100% at home and at each rest stop according to my Tesla App. It could take me 40 to 45 minutes to charge at the various rest stops and then I would be on
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Normandy, a picturesque region in northern France, is renowned not only for its stunning landscapes and historic sites but also for its rich tradition of apple-based beverages. After visiting the World War II sites like Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, St Mere Eglise and the American Cemetery, you will definitely need a drink. Among these,
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I am headed on a road trip with my family and was thinking of what we definitely need to take. Disinfectant Wipes — Every trip should start and end with Disinfectant Wipes. Life is dirty and what better way to clean up then with the wipes. Medicine Kit — I can not tell you how many times we
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My friend is in Tokyo and will not stop talking about how he loves 7-Eleven stores there and how he goes at least once a day. After kidding him that he must be homesick for a slurpee, I asked him why? He went on how great the 7-Eleven shops are in Japan. He said the you would not believe their high quality food,
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One of my friends was scheduled to fly to Japan but he was delayed 10 hours because a typhoon was going to hit Tokyo. We started to wonder what are his rights and options in this situation. Little did I know what a can of worms we were opening. It seems that the Department of Transportation has rules
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I was thinking about services that hotel staff provide that used to be valuable but in our day and age are now almost worthless. In the past, when you traveled to a new place, you would want the help of the hotel staff in a bunch of things that now you can find out with the
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