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My first upcoming trip to China
I have the opportunity to take my very first trip to China shortly. China is a place that I’ve always wanted to visit. My wife and I will be flying Delta. I was able to use Skymiles to book an award ticket for her to match my itinerary, including a business class seat for her…
Trip Report – Maui Day 3 Gazebo
Trip report – Maui Why I Chose United Economy Over British Airways First Class Trip Report – Maui Day 1 Trip Report – Maui Day 2 Trip Report – Maui Day 3 Trip Report – Maui Day 4 Trip Report – Maui Day 5 Trip Report – Maui Day 6 We’ve always tried to find…
Cutting the phone cord in order to save money for travel
I’ve been reexamining my spending habits in order to dig out from under a pile of debt and to ultimately be able to cash flow more travel. Back in February, I cut the DirecTV cord and went to strictly a free HD Antenna. I am now using a Roku 3, an Apple TV, and 2…
My wife’s experience with Global Entry application
I applied for Global Entry back in May 2011 and have enjoyed the benefits of quick processing coming back from international destinations. My wife recently applied for Global Entry and the following is her experience. Originally I was not going to apply for Global Entry due to the $100 fee and I only travel international…
Would you like some cheese with your wine?
I just finished a flight from London to Atlanta on Delta. The lady next to me was from England. She started off beverage service requesting a glass of white wine. Then during the next pass through she requested a glass of red wine with a double glass. After she finished that one off, she took…
Five tips for avoiding getting sick on a plane
Recently I spoke to a co worker who had just returned from a trip to Europe. She told me about how she got really sick on the return flight without any airsick bags at her seat and made for a miserable trip. I’ll spare you all the gory details. Getting sick on a flight ranks…
The airport train that a lot of people won’t be able to use
When Salt Lake City was chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, one of the exciting aspects was the upgrade to Utah’s transportation system. There were new highways and a light rail system called TRAX. Since the Olympics, lots of money has been poured into the extension of TRAX and the creation of a commuter…
Ensure safe and secure delivery of your checked bag
Reading in the December issue of Forbes, they recommend a foolproof way to make sure your checked bag arrives safe and secure that is apparently used by professional photographers all the time. Put a starter pistol in your checked bag and declare it as a firearm at check-in. Starter pistols are non-lethal guns that use…
Mistaking Margherita for a Margarita
Utah is a pretty conservative state overall and that filters down to places of employment. It is common to have company travel policies prohibiting the reimbursement of alcoholic beverages. Personally this isn’t an issue as I don’t drink alcohol, but it does lend itself to some comedic moments. I recently took a trip to London…
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