Texans are proud of their barbeque. What began as a weekend tradition in rural communities has evolved into one of the most recognizable fixtures of Texas’ food scene. While the metroplex may be plagued by chain restaurants on every corner, you can always count on finding local BBQ joints putting their best foot forward to […]
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If you have been following the news of the 5G roll out in the US (and its implications on the aviation industry), you may have stumbled upon an unfamiliar acronym: AMOC. This is an important safety measure for aircraft certification, so let’s break it down into simple terms. AMOC is an acronym for Alternative Method
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Everyone knows that you can earn bonus points & miles by taking advantage of travel credit cards, but did you know that you can supercharge those earnings with dining rewards programs? These networks are free to join and allow you to squeeze even more value out of your credit card when traveling & dining out.
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One of the cardinal rules about non-rev traveler is to never check a bag. This isn’t because we don’t trust our friends at the airport (the men & women who help transport & load luggage are amazing people), but rather because we need the flexibility to change destinations at a moment’s notice. Adjusting your trip
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I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that dining out makes up a significant amount of my travel expenses. I fund a lot of my travels through credit card sign-up bonuses, so I am always on the hunt for more ways to gamify cash back rewards. When I saw that the Seated app was
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When you’re in Texas, you eat as the Texans do. While that often means hunting down the best taco shops or BBQ joints in the area, sometimes special occasions call for special dinners. Finding the perfect steakhouse can be intimidating, so I wrote this to share some of my favorite places to find the perfect
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(Last Updated: May 2023) Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is massive: the airport itself has a larger landmass than the entire island of Manhattan. Passengers departing out of DFW have a grand total of 15 TSA security checkpoints spread across 5 different terminals to choose from (and not all of them have TSA PreCheck lines). With
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If you have ever flown into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you have no doubt passed by its huge stacks of luggage that tower over the baggage claim area in Terminal A. This iconic feature is the most photographed thing at this California airport, but have you ever wondered what they symbolize? Samson by Brian Goggin
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There are plenty of things you can do to be a more sustainable traveler, but one of the easiest is to reduce your waste. Think about how much stuff you throw out while traveling: complimentary water bottles from your hotel, disposable plastic utensils, and travel-size toothpaste tubes. Here are 9 cheap travel accessories to add
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It’s no secret that I enjoy the game of golf. I have traveled with my golf clubs by checking them in a soft-sided travel case countless times. On a recent trip, I realized that I forgot to pack my divot tool in my travel bag. Divot tools aren’t sharp, but they do have a pointed
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