Before I start into my long overdue trip report on a recent trip to Africa – I need to get one thing off of my chest, or out from under my arms as it were. Dear Tom’s of Maine, You may be all natural and “aluminum-free and propylene glycol-free”. You probably have a lot of…
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Review of Salt Lake City Hotel Monaco
I had a chance to stay at the Hotel Monaco in Salt Lake City recently. Before you arrive, make sure and sign up for the Kimpton Hotels Loyalty program which allows you to receive the following benefits during your stay: 1. Raid the mini-bar up to $10 during your stay 2. Free Wi-fi The second…
Timbuk2 messenger bag sale – up to 60% off
Timbuk2 is having a up to 60% off sale from April 3- 5. For those of you looking for a bag, Timbuk2 has real qualify travel bags. Personally, I’m still happy with my Tom Bihn bag.
Viva La Wrista
Sung to Viva La Vida by Coldplay I used to be able to type Words would appear when I pushed a key Then one tragic night I broke both wrists and it was hard to see All of a sudden collecting points Became less important than healing my joints The other BoardingArea bloggers stepped up…
Guest Post: Lapault 20″ 2-Wheeled Foldable Duffle Carry-On
In this guest post I”ll review my favorite weekend bag, the Lapault 20″ 2-Wheeled Foldable Duffle Carry-On bag. I’ll also share how I maximize the space in this relatively small bag. This post is brought to you by Points, Miles & Martinis while Jason is out with two broken wrists and a microphone. Keep an eye out…
Guest Post: Briggs & Riley Luggage 20″ Expandable Carry-on Bag
As you may have read, Jason (aka Mr. MilesQuest himself), is on injured reserve right now due to a pretty serious auto accident that left him with a head wound, shattered left wrist, and a broken and dislocated right wrist. Jason has undergone several surgeries and is on the road to recovery, but isn’t able…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip
Index Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home It was my very first trip to any part of Africa and therefore I was concerned about all kinds of things – malaria, bad food, bad water, etc.…
Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer bag review
I’ve had a pretty sturdy backpack that I have used for traveling for the past 7 years. It’s a little bit bulky, but it’s held up well and I’ve been able to fit all of travel gear in there without any problem. Now as I’m trying to act more as a grownup, I decided that…
Review of Skooba Cable Stable DLX
I’m always looking for ways to be more efficient when I travel when it comes to travel gear. One area I’ve always been lacking is in cable and device management. When it comes time to go on a trip, I’m usually spending forever tracking down all the cords and devices that I take with me.…
My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas part 2
Miami Marriott Biscanye Bay My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas part 1 My cruise on the Liberty of the Seas part 2 There was so much to do on the cruise ship. Lots of pools and lots of activities including: Shows We went to the ABBA show – it was an hour of…
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