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McD’s Online Shop Now Has Quarter Pounder Fan Club Gear

Quarter PounderWhen it comes to McDonald’s food, my kids are fans, mainly due to the Happy Meal toys and chicken nuggets. I’m only really interested in McD’s when we’re traveling since I love checking out what’s on their international menus.

In early December I wrote about how McDonald’s now had a permanent online shop selling various items.

The shop hasn’t really offered anything new until now. Continue reading McD’s Online Shop Now Has Quarter Pounder Fan Club Gear

Win A Trip To Los Angeles Including A VIP Tour of Paramount Pictures

Los AngelesBoulevard Brewing is giving away a trip for two to Los Angeles, California in the “A Quiet Place II Sweepstakes.

The prize includes airfare, a two night hotel stay, VIP Paramount Pictures Studio Tour and more!

While I can’t say that I know what the movie, A Quiet Place is, I’d still love to win this prize. Continue reading Win A Trip To Los Angeles Including A VIP Tour of Paramount Pictures

Grab A Bite To Eat At This Unique Pagoda in NY- Walter’s Hot Dogs

Walters Hot DogsOver the years, we’ve visited many Asian temples and pagodas but we found one of the most unique ones close to home in Mamaroneck, New York.

Walters Hot Dogs is a hot dog stand with a roof which looks like a pagoda! It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue reading Grab A Bite To Eat At This Unique Pagoda in NY- Walter’s Hot Dogs

The Item I Had To Buy For Our Upcoming Flight On Norwegian Air

Norwegian AirAt the end of the week, my 8 year-old son Lucas and I will be flying to Amsterdam on Norwegian Air.

At $356 per person roundtrip to fly NYC-Amsterdam, I found this to be a very good deal but it wasn’t without some headaches. Norwegian Air has some strict policies when it comes to luggage. Continue reading The Item I Had To Buy For Our Upcoming Flight On Norwegian Air

Woman Makes Cheese Plate While Sitting In Middle Seat, Alternate Routes To Machu Picchu, Win A Virgin Voyages Cruise (3 winners) & More- The Rehash!

rehashLucas and I are currently in Amsterdam! The Netherlands is Lucas’s 65th country visited. Quite the feat for an 8 year-old!

So far, we’re having a great time in Amsterdam. I was here around 20 years back so it basically feels like I’m visiting a new place. We had a jam-packed first day, doing a free walking tour, visiting a couple of museums and eating a good amount of tasty food & snacks! Continue reading Woman Makes Cheese Plate While Sitting In Middle Seat, Alternate Routes To Machu Picchu, Win A Virgin Voyages Cruise (3 winners) & More- The Rehash!

Delta CEO Says You Should Ask Permission To Recline, Chinese Travelers Face Prejudice, Will Ferrell Got Lost In Switzerland While Filming, Venice Tracking Tourists’ Mobile Phones & More- Travel News!

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Continue reading Delta CEO Says You Should Ask Permission To Recline, Chinese Travelers Face Prejudice, Will Ferrell Got Lost In Switzerland While Filming, Venice Tracking Tourists’ Mobile Phones & More- Travel News!

Win A Trip For Two To The Kentucky Derby & Many Other Prizes

Kentucky DerbyKretschmar Deli Meats is currently running a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby!

Many other prizes are also being given out from entertaining sets to coupons good for free deli products.

I’m not a fan of horse racing but I’d love to win the grand prize. Continue reading Win A Trip For Two To The Kentucky Derby & Many Other Prizes

More Alternate Routes To Machu Picchu Being Created This Year


Machu PicchuMachu Picchu, Peru would probably rank as one of Kim and my favorite sites which we’ve visited around the world.

When visiting this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can either hike there or take a train (most of the way). Kim and I took the train from Ollantaytambo.

In the future, I’d love to visit Machu Picchu again and do a trek to the site. Continue reading More Alternate Routes To Machu Picchu Being Created This Year

Woman Makes Cheese Plate While Sitting In Middle Seat During Flight

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image: Instagram @thatcheeseplate

Kim sent me a great article about an interesting way to pass the time during a flight which could also be a great way to keep you from getting hungry.

Marissa Mullen, the founder of the Instagram page @thatcheeseplate, the “go- to source for cheese board inspiration” recently shared a video captioned, Continue reading Woman Makes Cheese Plate While Sitting In Middle Seat During Flight