Looking for good souvenir ideas? There is no shortage of items sold to materialistic tourists who want to bring something special home to share with their friends & family. Bringing home great souvenirs, whether for your own enjoyment or as a gift for someone, is a way to capture the magic of a trip. A […]
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Let me be clear: this bag is an absolute tank. The eBags Mother Lode Travel Backpack (formerly known as the TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible) has been my go-to carry-on bag for over 10 years. The Mother Lode was with me on my first international flight to London, it was by my side when I
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Most airlines serve an assortment of alcoholic drinks on their aircraft in addition to their normal selection of beverages and soft drinks. For many frequent flyers, a pre-departure drink has become part of their traveling routine. I still remember how pampered I felt the first time I was served a cocktail on an aircraft, and
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What if I told you that you could start building your life around a career that allowed you the benefit of free flights?
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Wichita has deep roots in the aviation industry and is well known as the “Air Capital of the World”. Many aviators and aviation professionals find themselves in Wichita at some point in their career, and I was asked on numerous occasions if I was a pilot whenever a Wichitan (yes that’s a real word) found
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If you’re anything like me, you relish finding the perfect day trip destinations just as much as you enjoy the far-flung international trips. I think there is something exciting about hopping on a plane, exploring a new city, and making it back home in time to sleep in your own bed. That is why I
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Howdy, y’all! Thinking about taking a non-rev trip to CLL? Whether you are visiting Texas A&M for an Aggie gameday or are just looking to escape to a new destination, the Bryan-College Station offers something for everybody by combining small-town charm with all the amenities you can expect from a nearby SEC college campus. The
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San Jose has always been overshadowed by neighboring San Francisco & Oakland despite being larger than both of them. The entire San Francisco Bay Area is a wonderfully diverse metro area that is home to nearly 8 million residents. From the culinary gems in Oakland & Berkeley to the never-ending Instagram backgrounds around SF, every
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You don’t have to go far to find a hundred articles recommending this year’s must-have travel gadgets & gizmos. Oftentimes, I find that these are a mixed bag. Some gadgets are innovative and useful for travelers, but some stuff on the market is simply redundant or just downright gimmicky. Non-rev travelers spend a lot of
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It’s no secret that 2020 has flipped the travel industry upside down. Tourism revenue has all but evaporated. Entire airline fleets have been grounded. Hotel room vacancy is skyrocketing again. are empty. With company policies & government restrictions constantly evolving to tackle the threat of COVID-19, keeping up with every change is virtually impossible. I
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