September 2009

The Best Seat in the Plane (Part I)

// I take my airplane seating assignments very seriously. After all, I do a lot of “long-haul” travel where I am confined to a seat for 8+ hours. In today’s post, I will be defining the different seating options and their pluses and minuses. In a future post, I will follow-up with how to secure [...]

September 29, 2009 2 comments READ MORE →

Another Reason to Shop Online

// Shopping online is fun to begin with but when you add in the incentive of airline miles, which could cover the flight for your next vacation, things get even better. The three major US carriers all have programs that act as an affiliate site to the merchants you buy from everyday. By accessing the merchant [...]

September 27, 2009 2 comments READ MORE →

Websites We Love: SurvivalPhrases.com

// I love trying to fit in with the locals when I travel. Being almost six foot tall with blonde hair does not lend itself well to this in most countries but I can make a good effort to communicate with the locals in their native tongue. Before any trip, I try to brush up [...]

September 24, 2009 4 comments READ MORE →

How to Lose Weight and Save Money in Europe

// Having relatives in Europe is ridiculously convenient. I can usually stay with them so hotel costs and most meals are a non-issue. This led me to believe Europe was much cheaper than it actually is. So, imagine my surprise when I visited Russia and parts of Scandinavia this past summer. Russia, Finland, and Sweden [...]

September 22, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

Frequent Flyer Miles 101

It all started on March 29, 1997. I was on the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. and had become intrigued when the flight attendants discussed their frequent flyer program. // Being the precocious 13 year old I was, I quickly hopped on that white courtesy telephone to enroll myself during our layover. No one questioned [...]

September 20, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

New Q&A: Travel Deals for Students

I would LOVE to travel more but, being that I am still a student, budget is still a top consideration when I am planning my trips. Where can I find the best deals on flights and tours? -Submitted by Amy Being in college is usually a Catch 22: you have the time to travel but [...]

September 17, 2009 0 comments READ MORE →

AAA…More Than Just Roadside Service

I have been a member of the American Automobile Association (AAA) since I was 16 and they have definitely helped me in a few awkward situations: when a BBQ got stuck under my car on the freeway (true story!), when I drove over a curb by accident and got stuck, and the multiple times I [...]

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