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Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop- A Great New Addition To The Brooklyn Pizza Scene

September 2, 2018Food, UncategorizedBrooklyn, Greenpoint, Paulie Gee's, Paulie Gee's Slice Shop, PizzaMichael W

Paulie Gee’s opened in Greenpoint, Brooklyn back in 2010. Long lines soon followed, with many wanting to try some of his great Brooklyn pizza.

Kim and I visited soon after Paulie Gee’s opened. We really enjoyed the pizza, only available by the pie. Since then, we’ve visited quite a few times, although we haven’t been there in around two years. (If you don’t arrive on weekends before opening, you’re bound to get stuck waiting to get inside.) Continue reading Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop- A Great New Addition To The Brooklyn Pizza Scene →

Best Western Summer Promo: $20 GC on 1st Stay, 2,000 Bonus Points On Additional Stays

June 15, 2018UncategorizedBest Western, Bonus, Gift Card, PointsMichael W

Yesterday, Kim received a mailer from Best Western with an offer to have an Incredibly Rewarding Summer.

The mailer featured the animated cast for the movie Incredibles 2 which seems to have nothing to do with the offer (besides the word incredibly used under the picture.) Continue reading Best Western Summer Promo: $20 GC on 1st Stay, 2,000 Bonus Points On Additional Stays →

Could An American Fast Food Burger Chain Open In North Korea?

June 2, 2018UncategorizedBurgers, Fast Food, North KoreaMichael W

A summit between Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might be on again for June 12 in Singapore.

At the summit, might Trump convince the North Koreans to give up their nukes? It’s possible, but Grub Street points out that “as “a consolation prize“, the isolated country might allow an American fast food burger chain to open in Pyongchang! Continue reading Could An American Fast Food Burger Chain Open In North Korea? →

Marriott Anniversary Free Nights, Where To Eat At Airports, Hello Kitty Bullet Train, Lyft Spendng $100,000,000, Kimpton Social Password & More- The Rehash!

May 28, 2018UncategorizedNews, RehashMichael W

I hope that you all had an enjoyable Memorial Day and I’d like to say thanks to those who gave their life fighting for our country.

The Michael W Travels family took a short trip to one of our favorite cities close to NYC- Philadelphia. We really enjoyed our first stay at a Kimpton and felt it was a great use for an IHG Free Night.

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Marriott Anniversary Free Nights, Where To Eat At Airports, Hello Kitty Bullet Train, Lyft Spendng $100,000,000, Kimpton Social Password & More- The Rehash! →

Investors Giving Up On Gogo, Food Capital Of Asia, European Festivals, America’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts, Surviving Encounter With Dangerous Animals & More- Travel News

May 14, 2018UncategorizedDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

Skift says Investors Are Giving Up On Gogo Even As Airlines Add WiFi.
BBC Travel wonders Is This The Food Capital Of Asia?
NY Times has ways to Celebrate! 9 European Festivals Worth Traveling For.
Outside tells us How To Survive Encounters With Dangerous Animals.

Continue reading Investors Giving Up On Gogo, Food Capital Of Asia, European Festivals, America’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts, Surviving Encounter With Dangerous Animals & More- Travel News →

Detroit Airport Crumbles, Uber’s Flying Taxis, Travel Hacks, Get Paid To Travel US, Southwest To Fly Between Hawaiian Islands, Uber Killing NYC Cab Drivers & More- Travel News

May 7, 2018UncategorizedDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

USA Today writes as Detroit’s Old City Airport Crumbles, Can (Should) It Be Saved?
Outside tells us about The Newest National Parks Around The World.
Fast Company shares How Uber Plans To Get Flying Taxis Off The Ground.
Thrillist says that This Booze Company Will Pay You $60K To Travel The US.

Continue reading Detroit Airport Crumbles, Uber’s Flying Taxis, Travel Hacks, Get Paid To Travel US, Southwest To Fly Between Hawaiian Islands, Uber Killing NYC Cab Drivers & More- Travel News →

Will Hotels Get Rid Of The Mini Shampoo Bottles?

May 2, 2018UncategorizedAmenities, Hotels, Mini-bottles, Shampoo, SoapMichael W

When we visit hotels, the most important things that go into our bookings are the price and location. Other things which might stand out are an easy check-in process, comfortable bed and clean bathroom.

Another important thing are the amenities. Some hotels offer free breakfast, have a nice gym and maybe even a pool.

One popular amenity could soon be disappearing from hotels- mini shampoo bottles. Continue reading Will Hotels Get Rid Of The Mini Shampoo Bottles? →

International McDonald’s Menu Items Will Be Available At New Chicago Headquarters

April 25, 2018UncategorizedChicago, McDonald'sMichael W

Over the years I’ve written about our visits to McDonald’s locations around the world.

While I rarely dine at McD’s at home, I love trying out items which are on international McDonalds menus that aren’t offered in the US. Continue reading International McDonald’s Menu Items Will Be Available At New Chicago Headquarters →

El Al Suing Israeli Government Due To Air India Flights

March 28, 2018UncategorizedAir India, El Al, IsraelMichael W

Last week, history was made when Saudi Arabia opened commercial airspace to Air India for a new route from New Delhi to Tel Aviv.

While this was an interesting development, (considering Saudi Arabia doesn’t recognize Israel as a country) one airline isn’t happy about the new arrangement. Continue reading El Al Suing Israeli Government Due To Air India Flights →

I WON A Trip For 2 To Hawaii From Billabong!

March 20, 2018Travel Articles, UncategorizedBillabong, Hawaii, HonoluluMichael W

In November 2017 I wrote about a contest where you could win a trip for 2 to Hawaii from Billabong.

After posting about and entering the contest, I didn’t think about it again until I received an e-mail in the middle of February with the subject: Continue reading I WON A Trip For 2 To Hawaii From Billabong! →

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