A common questions Buddy and I see from travelers is simple: is a one-hour layover enough? The honest answer is — sometimes yes. Sometimes absolutely not. Airlines sell one-hour connections every day. They are technically legal, yes. But the better question is: what happens if you miss your connecting flight? Over the years — and […]
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There is a moment, shortly after takeoff in a small single-engine aircraft, when the ground falls away beneath you and the world opens up in every direction. No cabin walls blocking the view. No rows of seats between you and the horizon. Just you, the aircraft, the sky, and a sense of freedom that is
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Let me tell you what happens when you walk through an airport in a suit. People notice. Gate agents smile a little differently. Flight attendants tend to remember you. And every now and then, someone will stop you and say — with genuine curiosity — “Why are you wearing a suit to fly?” The answer
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There is a particular kind of traveler you see in every international airport. They are hauling an oversized suitcase, struggling with a carry-on that barely made it through the gate, sweating through their shirt, and generally looking like they packed for a six-month expedition when they’re going for ten days. I know this traveler well.
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You’ve planned the trip. You’ve booked the flights, reserved the hotel, and mapped out the activities. The last thing on your mind is everything that could go wrong. But here’s the truth: the older we get, the more we have to lose when a trip falls apart — and the more we stand to benefit
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TSA ConfirmID: The $45 Alternative to REAL ID The ConfirmID Policy Starting February 1st, travelers going through TSA security checkpoints at U.S. airports for domestic flights without a REAL ID or other acceptable identification can pay a $45 fee to use an optional alternative identity verification system called TSA ConfirmID. This replaces the current practice
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There is something uniquely appealing about having a drink after you’ve settled into your seat for your flight. Perhaps it’s having a glass of wine for those flight jitters, a celebratory cocktail to kick off your vacation, or a beer to enjoy watching a sports game or movie on the flight. However, there are serious
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You’ve made all the necessary preparations for your trip. You are so looking forward to it. However, as you prepare to board your plane, you are entering a potentially disgusting danger zone. We do not want to gross you out. We want to forewarn you. Dangers You Can See 🩴 Footwear While flip-flops or open-toe
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Have you been inspired to start exploring the world outside your hometown? Perhaps becoming a future globetrotter? 🌎 Awesome! Before you book that first or next flight, let us tell you about the easiest travel hack beginners often miss: frequent flyer programs. And nope, these aren’t just for business travelers in fancy suits—they’re for YOU.
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After an amazing seven days in Portugal, we sadly had to come home. Train to Lisbon Saying goodbye to Faro as we board the train to Lisbon for a 3 hour ride. We Uber’d from Lisboa Oriente train station to our Hotel Star Inn. The Hotel Star Inn is literally a 5-minute
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