Travel Tips & Guides

You learn a thing or two about traveling when you take 500+ flights across the globe.

This is the place to find non-rev tips, packing lists, and trip reports.

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Non-rev Destinations: A Weekend Guide to Visiting Amsterdam (AMS)

There is no question about it: Holland is stunningly beautiful. Most people who fly all the way to the Netherlands dream of exploring different towns that dot the countryside. While there is a lot to explore across Holland, I found myself spellbound by Amsterdam’s charm. After returning from a recent weekend trip to AMS, I …

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An aerial picture of PHX Sky Harbor International Airport from an airplane taking off

GameDay Guide: Restaurants & Bars Near Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ)

The 2021 baseball season is now in full swing and in-person attendance is back. Arizona is home to the best preseason grounds in the country, but baseball in Arizona is more than just Spring Training. Visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks on your next PHX layover should be on every baseball fan’s agenda (especially if your favorite …

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2021 NCAAM March Madness bracket showing Michigan defeating Georgia Tech in the National Championship

2021 March Madness Bracket: Which school has access to the best airport?

I don’t care how skilled you are at analyzing college basketball metrics: you probably aren’t going to be able to build the perfect March Madness bracket this year.  You know what though? That’s okay! You could use this knowledge to spare yourself the stress & inevitable heartbreak of your bracket getting busted during the first …

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Why does DFW International Airport charge visitors a drop-off/pick-up fee?

Dallas-Ft Worth International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States. This American Airlines hub features 5 terminals with 182 gates that serve over 20 airlines. DFW International Airport covers 27 square miles which makes it large enough to have its own zip code (for reference, the entire island of Manhattan has …

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