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Be Careful Charging Devices, FCC Warns About Getting Juice Jacked

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Charging your devices in public has gotten a bit easier with more places offering charging stations. The newer buses in NYC even have USB ports (according to my wife).  One place I typically find USB ports in is airports.

I’ve take advantage of USB charging numerous times. Continue reading Be Careful Charging Devices, FCC Warns About Getting Juice Jacked

Body Glove Is Giving Away A Trip For 2 To Hawaii

Body GloveBody Glove is giving away a trip for two to Oahu, Hawaii!

The prize includes airfare, a three night stay at a resort on Oahu, a $1,000 gift card to use for Body Glove gear and more!

We haven’t had a chance to visit Hawaii so I’d love to win this prize. I actually won a trip to Hawaii from Billabong in 2018. Continue reading Body Glove Is Giving Away A Trip For 2 To Hawaii

Airline Food Now Being Served In Restaurant, Visiting A Drive-In Pizzeria, 5 Hours In West Virginia With Kids, 5X Miles & Points For Uber Rides & More- The Rehash!

rehashHappy New Year’s Eve to all of you! It’s been a great year of travel for us and we’re excited to see what’s to come in 2020.

Last night we got back from our Deep South Road Trip. We drove over 2,500 miles, visited some interesting cities & states and ate some great food. We also got to visit a National Park (although we originally planned to visit two). Continue reading Airline Food Now Being Served In Restaurant, Visiting A Drive-In Pizzeria, 5 Hours In West Virginia With Kids, 5X Miles & Points For Uber Rides & More- The Rehash!

Where Celebs Spent Christmas Vacation, Why Planes Fly At 36,000 Feet, App That Can Help Renew Your Passport, Places The US Dollar Goes The Furthest , Best Places To Go In 2020 & More- Travel News!

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Continue reading Where Celebs Spent Christmas Vacation, Why Planes Fly At 36,000 Feet, App That Can Help Renew Your Passport, Places The US Dollar Goes The Furthest , Best Places To Go In 2020 & More- Travel News!

4 Hours Exploring West Virginia with Kids!

West VirginiaThe Michael W Travels family set off on a Deep South Road Trip for winter break 2019.

During our trip, the plan was to visit two new states and as luck would have it, West Virginia was just a half hour away from where we spent our first night.

Due to this, we decided to spend some time visiting Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. While we didn’t have the time to see more of the state, we had a great time, even more so since one of my best and oldest friends met up with us with his family.

Here is a short review of our time in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Continue reading 4 Hours Exploring West Virginia with Kids!

Win A Trip For 2 To Porto, Portugal from Bin No.27

PortoFonseca Bin No 27 is giving away at trip for two to Porto, Portugal.

The prize includes airfare, a four night hotel stay and day trip to visit the home of Bin 27 port wine.

While I’m not much of a wine drinker I’d still love to win this prize. We visited Portugal a couple of years back and didn’t get a chance to visit Porto. Continue reading Win A Trip For 2 To Porto, Portugal from Bin No.27

Our Visit To A Drive-In Pizzeria- Pizza Palace in Knoxville, TN

pizza palaceFor winter break 2019, we decided to head off on a Deep South Road Trip. While we hoped to fly to an international destination, a deal or award flight never materialized.

While on the way to our furthest destination, Birmingham, Alabama, we passed through Knoxville, Tennessee.

Knoxville was a good place for a pitstop to grab a bite to eat and take a break. It also just so happened to be home to a drive-in pizzeria, the Pizza Palace! Continue reading Our Visit To A Drive-In Pizzeria- Pizza Palace in Knoxville, TN

Reminder: Earn 5X Miles and Points For Your Uber Rides

UberMany of us take an extra step before making a variety of purchases by picking up gift cards at office supply stores like Staples to earn 5X miles and points.

Since the Chase Ink cards earns 5X points at office supply stores, I purchase gift cards for gas (Shell), Amazon.com and Target. There are also a few other gift cards that I purchase from time to time. Continue reading Reminder: Earn 5X Miles and Points For Your Uber Rides

Food Available On AirAsia Flights Now Being Served At A Restaurant!

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While I tend to enjoy airline food, I’m not sure that this is true for most of you.

One airline, however serves food that is so well liked by customers that they now have it available at a restaurant on the ground.

The restaurant, called Santan serves food which is offered on AirAsia flights. Continue reading Food Available On AirAsia Flights Now Being Served At A Restaurant!