Category Archives: Travel News

Woman Buys Stranger $750 Plane Ticket for Daughter at Airport

March 12, 2017Travel NewsFox News, Lap Baby, Plane TicketMichael W

When flying with a child it’s definitely important to know the rules when it comes to lap baby tickets.

Kids are allowed to fly as a lap baby until they turn 2. For domestic flights there is no fee. If you’re flying international, you’ll pay taxes (which can sometimes still be quite expensive).

One man showed up at the airport and didn’t realize his daughter, who had just turned two needed a ticket. When he had purchased his plane ticket, the girl was one which led to his confusion. Continue reading Woman Buys Stranger $750 Plane Ticket for Daughter at Airport →

US Customs and Border Protection Find $164K Worth of Cocaine Taped To Man at JFK

March 11, 2017Travel NewsCocaine, Drugs, JFK, US Customs and Border ProtectionMichael W

US Customs and Border Protection agents found $164,000 worth of cocaine on a man last week at JFK Airport.

WPIX11.com reports that US Custom and Border Protection said the cocaine was “busting out of his pants“. Continue reading US Customs and Border Protection Find $164K Worth of Cocaine Taped To Man at JFK →

Uber Exec Steps Down Due to Sexual Contact with Employee

March 7, 2017Travel NewsSexual Harassment, UberMichael W

Uber’s has had a tough go in the news recently.

CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on camera having a verbal fight with a driver. He’s since apologized. Uber’s also been investigating sexual harassment claims by a former employee.

Now an Uber exec has resigned due to sexual contact with another employee. Continue reading Uber Exec Steps Down Due to Sexual Contact with Employee →

World’s Best WiFi, Best Passport in World, Spring Break Travel Essentials, City With Chip On Shoulder, Dangerous Zip Lines, Oldest Bars & More- Travel News

March 5, 2017Travel NewsDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

Skift reports that Sweden was Ranked As Having Best Passport n the World.
BBC Travel writes about The City With A Chip On Its Shoulder.
US News has the Best State Rankings.
T+L explains What Happens To Coins You Throw In Fountains.

Continue reading World’s Best WiFi, Best Passport in World, Spring Break Travel Essentials, City With Chip On Shoulder, Dangerous Zip Lines, Oldest Bars & More- Travel News →

Get A Free Stay At A Resort For Volunteering

March 3, 2017Travel NewsFree Stay, T+LMichael W

How does a free stay at a resort sound? You’d probably wonder what the catch was.

To get a free stay over a weekend at the ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia all you need to do is some trail maintenance. Continue reading Get A Free Stay At A Resort For Volunteering →

Jacques Torres Opening Chocolate Museum in NYC

March 2, 2017Food, Travel NewsChocolate, Eater, Jacques Torres, MuseumMichael W

I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do close to home. Even when we’re not traveling, it isn’t hard to find ways to keep busy exploring around New York City.

While I’m not a big fan of big, boring museums, I do love museums that focus on odd things as well as food.

I was pretty excited to come across news that Mr. Chocolate himself, Jacques Torres would soon be opening a chocolate museum in the city! Continue reading Jacques Torres Opening Chocolate Museum in NYC →