Category Archives: Travel Articles

10 Ways To Make Everyone On Your Flight Hate You

October 26, 2014Travel ArticlesAnnoying, Flights, Tips for FlyingMichael W

I’m sure that all of us have encountered our fair share of annoying and unlikable people while flying. Some of them might do things that could make others onboard actually hate them… You know that guy that talks extra loud, maybe forgot to take a shower before the flight or maybe does other things to just be rude, mean and annoying…

Conde Naste Traveler came up with 10 Ways to Make Everyone on Your Flight Hate You and shared them in a slideshow a couple of weeks back. Continue reading 10 Ways To Make Everyone On Your Flight Hate You →

10 Best Halloween Celebrations in U.S.

October 24, 2014Travel ArticlesCelebration, Fodor's, HalloweenMichael W

Halloween can be a really fun day for all ages. Growing up I always looked forward to this ghoulish day but as I got older, (like most I’d assume) I became less enthusiastic about it.

In my adult life I’ve only dressed up a handful of times that I can recall. I dressed up as a baseball player, in my idea of traditional German clothing (not what I’ve worn to Oktoberfest) and DJ Lance from Yo Gabba Gabba. I may have left out one other time that I’ve dressed up but I can’t think of what I dressed as. Continue reading 10 Best Halloween Celebrations in U.S. →

Flight Attendants Making Ebola Kits?

October 23, 2014Travel ArticlesEbola, Flight Attendants, ThrillistMichael W

A little over a week back I wrote how I’d Fly To South Africa Amid Ebola Fears.

This post was more a hypothetical statement rather than a let’s go to Africa right now kind of idea. I’m very glad that Kim and I have had the chance to visit Africa a few times. We took many safaris and those trips are some of our fondest travel memories.

When the time is right I do hope to return to Africa. I can’t wait to see Lucas’ face the first time he sees elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and a variety of other animals roaming freely where they belong. It is this image that most makes me want to return to a continent that I’ve had such great experiences in. Continue reading Flight Attendants Making Ebola Kits? →

Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries 2015

October 23, 2014Travel Articles2015, Countries, Lonely PlanetMichael W

Newspapers, magazines and travel websites are always coming out with lists of top countries to visit for the upcoming year.

I’m always curious to see which countries make the top countries lists. Even more fun is seeing how many we’ve been to and how many we’d like to go to in the future. These kinds of lists can even be a good way to get some trip ideas and travel inspiration. Continue reading Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries 2015 →

Best Airports For Kids

October 22, 2014Travel Articles, Travel with kidsAirports, KidsMichael W

Over Lucas first 2+ years traveling, he’s visited just a shade under 50 airports.

Over this time we’ve come across some airports which have really fun play areas for kids. As great as these play areas can seem, there have also been times where we’ve had to avoid or distract Lucas from seeing them. When you’re in a rush to catch a flight, there isn’t always time for a play pit-stop! Continue reading Best Airports For Kids →

Man Tweets Way to Freedom

October 21, 2014Travel ArticlesBookstore, London, Trapped, TwitterMichael W

Twitter has been an amazing tool for interacting with companies, (virtually) meeting new people, winning various prizes and for doing something as simple as following news stories.

Could you imagine using Twitter to tweet yourself to freedom? Well that just what an American tourist in London did. Continue reading Man Tweets Way to Freedom →

Best Airbnb Rentals Under $500

October 20, 2014Travel Articlesairbnb, YahooMichael W

When I think of Airbnb, another option to find budget accommodations when we can’t find a hostel or hotel that feels right comes to mind. In places with limited options it can open up the possibility to loads of places to stay.

But what if you looked at Airbnb in a different way? Continue reading Best Airbnb Rentals Under $500 →

Can You Pass: Middle School US History Test

October 19, 2014Off Topic, Travel ArticlesBuzzfeed, History, QuizMichael W

Back when I was in school I always excelled more in English & Social Studies than /Math & Science. I probably consider Social Studies/ History to be my favorite subjects.

While it’s been some time since I’ve been in school (even grad school for that matter), I’d still like to think that I’d do well with basic US history questions. Continue reading Can You Pass: Middle School US History Test →

Hotel Travel Hacks

October 18, 2014Travel ArticlesHacks, Hotels, Yahoo TravelMichael W

a gym with exercise equipment — Fitness Center @ Country Inn & Suites Tulsa Central

I love coming across different kinds of “hacks”. Whether they be useful in everyday life or to help with my travel obsession, it’s always great to learn a new trick or two.

I came across an article (with a video) from Yahoo Travel which shares a few hotel travel hacks. Only one of these tips was new to me while the other two I wouldn’t typically think of as a hack. Continue reading Hotel Travel Hacks →

Southwest Celebrates, Gives Away 500 RT Tix

October 15, 2014Travel ArticlesDallas, Free Tickets, Southwest Airlines, Wright AmendmentMichael W

A couple of weeks back I wrote about Southwest giving away 15 million points around the Dallas-Ft Worth area in Tweet to Meet on the Streets events.

It would’ve been nice if they spread their love to other cities like New York. (I could always use some free points!) Continue reading Southwest Celebrates, Gives Away 500 RT Tix →

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