Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
This is a contest that, for some, could be a dream come true. Or it could be a nightmare. It all depends on how you feel about Christmas music. Hotels.com…
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Hack To Get Through TSA Security A Little Faster
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When you go through the TSA security checkpoint, you know the drill – do this, do that, and don’t forget to remove everything from your pockets and put them into…
What All Hotel Rooms Should Have But Never Do
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel rooms are advertised to be places of peace, comfort and a good night’s sleep. “Our hotel rooms are designed with comfort and convenience in mind; providing a place to…
Delta & Hallmark Partnering On In-Flight Holiday Entertainment
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Airlines will never get in-seat entertainment right; there are just too many factors involved, so it’s practically impossible for them to get ahead of the curve. Which isn’t to say…
WestJet’s 2021 Christmas Miracle Video Is Out (Spoiler: It’s A Tear Jerker)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
WestJet has been running its annual “Christmas Miracle” campaign since 2012. They have annual company wide initiatives such that every year they do something different to spread some holiday cheer.…
LAPD Became “Ugly American Tourists” In France
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
U.S. citizens have a reputation of being “ugly American tourists.” Not that citizens of other countries don’t have their own embarrassing moments when in another country (here are the nationalities…
60+ Restaurants Near Disney World Where Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap!)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
To help keep costs manageable while visiting Walt Disney World, some families choose to eat some, or even all meals off Disney property. It makes sense. Central Florida is home…
Uganda Airport May Be Owned By China, The Best Uses For Chase Ultimate Rewards, What TSA Workers See On Airport Body Scanners
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we…
Wait, They Named The Plane THAT???
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
For a good few years now, some cities around the world allow their residents to name the machinery the respective municipalities use. Case in point, a town in Scotland has…
Uganda Airlines: The People Have Spoken! Grasshoppers For Everyone!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
A few days ago, several news outlets focused on Uganda Airlines. Two passengers were apparently selling fried grasshoppers, commonly known as “Nsenene,” a delicacy in the area, on an Uganda…
Update: Man Accused Of Firing Gun At Atlanta Airport Turns Himself In
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The man suspected of discharging a firearm at an Atlanta airport nearly 2 weeks ago has turned himself in. On November 20th, 42-year-old Kenny Wells had been waiting at the…
St. Kitts Offering 5th Night Free Promotion
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, located in the Eastern Caribbean, are known for their beautiful beaches, pristine tropical forests and friendly locals. The two islands are one nation…
Are Toll Apps Worth It?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
In 2012, the government gave toll operators a 2016 deadline to make their systems compatible. Spoiler alert…it didn’t happen. There are roughly a dozen different toll systems across the country…
Uganda’s Only International Airport May Be Controlled By China
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There’s a good chance that Uganda will lose ownership of its only international airport, the Entebbe Airport, to China. This unfortunate event allegedly may happen due to the mishandling of…
Experts Say To Not Use Hotel Hair Dryers But…
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – I am the worst over-packer in the world. Yep, I bring lots of stuff “just in case.” Sorry, not…
R&B Singer Ari Lennox Arrested At Schiphol Airport, Claims Racial Profiling
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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ari Lennox was at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on Monday, where she was arrested by Dutch authorities. The singer claimed that she was racially profiled and took to…
Duo Arrested On Plane After Fleeing ‘Hotel Omicron’ Isolation
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The travel industry has been all abuzz with the two KLM flights from South Africa that had 61 people who tested positive for COVID, 13 of which had the Omicron…
Like Adventure? How About The Highest External Building Climb In The World
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Joe and I have always been up for a little adventure. We’ve gone spelunking on “adventure tours” of several caves and lava tubes: We went canyoneering and did a 100-foot…
More Countries Closing Borders Due To Omicron Variant
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The Omicron variant of COVID has been designated as a “variant of concern” by the WHO. That designation makes it the World Heath Organization’s most serious of a Coronovirus variant.…
How To Have A Better Stay In Your Hotel Room (SO Simple!)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You’ve just gotten to your hotel, and hooray, your room is ready a little early! You checked beforehand to see if your hotel has been reported for bedbugs (here’s how…