Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Everyone has their favorite foods from certain places, whether it’s bratwurst from Wisconsin, kielbasi from New Jersey or Aunt Mary’s famous lasagna. They taste great while you’re visiting, but bringing…
Category: Tips and Tricks
Use This Hack To Listen To Your Favorite Music Stations Anywhere Around The World
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Over the past 2 years, we’ve taken more road trips than ever before. During those long drives, it’s nice to have some great driving music in the car to help…
17 Iceland Tips That The Guide Books Don’t Tell You
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Joe and I just flew home from Iceland (and boy, are our arms tired!). It was our very first visit and we had a blast! Over the coming weeks, we’ll…
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Read MoreHow To Sleep When The Sun Seemingly Never Sets
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
One major problem people have when traveling is sleeping. There are many reasons you might not be able to sleep when you’re away from home. You may not feel safe…
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Read MoreA Real Life Post About Dealing With Jet Lag (AKA: Who Are These People Writing About How To Beat It?)
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Because of the increasing interest in travel, many sites are putting up articles about dealing with jet lag. Even drug stores are sharing tips, like this email I recently received…
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Read More12 Things You Should Do When Checking Into/Out Of A Hotel Room
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
After a long day of traveling, finally arriving at your hotel is one of the best feelings in the world. If you’ve traveled a particularly long time, or woke up…
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Read More5 Ways To Get Your Bags To Arrive First At Baggage Claim
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
More often than not, the one thing you want to do more than anything after your plane lands is to get to your destination. Unfortunately, unless you’re on a really…
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Read More15 Ways To Make Flight Attendants Love You
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult…
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Read MoreAn Unusual Way To Keep An Empty Seat Next To You On Southwest
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Southwest Airlines is the odd man out when it comes to seating assignments, simply because there aren’t any. Instead of you picking your own seat when you make your reservation,…
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Read MoreThe Hotel Thermostat Hack That Went Horribly Wrong
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Joe and I have been friends with Stephan and Emilio for years. But besides the friendship, Stephan, in particular, has been a longtime reader of Your Mileage May Vary. He’s…
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Read MoreHow To Stop A Manspreader On A Plane In 3 Easy Steps
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been…
What To Do When An Airline Breaks Something In Your Luggage
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I went to New York with a friend a few years ago, just for a couple of days, to see a bunch of Broadway shows. We were only going to…
How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure…
What To Do If You Forget Your Medications When Traveling
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
With so many things you need to remember when going on a trip, it’s understandable if you leave something at home. That’s why I still use a packing list. If…
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Read MoreSocial Media Outlets Warn, “Stop Printing Out Your Boarding Pass.” This Is What They Really Mean
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Every once in a while, online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass, as opposed to using electronic methods. I read the articles because although Joe prefers…
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Read More7 Apps You Need to Have When Traveling
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you…
How To Be Cheap & Frugal When You Travel, But Still Be Smart About It
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I remember how I felt when I heard the simple idea that has changed the way I travel. I was trying to save money everywhere I could and ended up…
Flying? How To Not Be THAT Guy/Gal/Airline/Airport
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
As so many people have said in recent years, flying is generally not a pleasant experience for John Q. Public nowadays. Airlines have figured out how to get every penny…
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Read MoreHow To Avoid Getting Counterfeit Money When Traveling
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Counterfeit money has been around for a long as money has been around. It’s big business, especially when you’re talking about money from Europe, the U.K. (even the coins! Which…
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Read MoreTen Gestures That Are Innocent In The U.S. But Offensive In Other Countries
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When travel to a different country, many people try to follow the rule of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” They may learn as many of the social norms…