Tag Archives: Instagram

TSA Finds Lucille from The Walking Dead In A Carry On Bag

November 26, 2016Travel NewsInstagram, The Walking Dead, TSAMichael W

the walking dead The TSA finds lots of interesting things in people’s carry on bags at the airport.

Over the summer they found and confiscated a 3-D printed gun.

Some other things that the TSA has found and that I’ve written about are :

If you’re not sure if an item is allowed to be brought in your carry on or even in a checked bag, you can ask the TSA through Facebook Messenger. Continue reading TSA Finds Lucille from The Walking Dead In A Carry On Bag →

Win A Trip to Japan: National Geographic Traveler Instagram Photo Contest

August 10, 2016Contest, SweepstakesInstagram, Japan, National Geographic TravelerMichael W

Kim, Lucas and I visited Japan a little over three years back. At the time, Lucas was close to 1.5 years old. We had an awesome time and Japan ended up being a great destination for a toddler.

One of these days, I’d love to go back to Japan and see more of the country.

During the month of August, you can enter to win a trip for 2 to Japan in the National Geographic Traveler Instagram Photo Contest! Continue reading Win A Trip to Japan: National Geographic Traveler Instagram Photo Contest →

Hot Deal: 500 FREE Marriott Rewards Points!

June 15, 2016Miles & PointsInstagram, Marriott, Marriott RewardsMichael W

I typically skim through Instagram to check out cool travel photos and I like to share my photos there, too. Who knew that Instagram could also be a place where you could get some free hotel points?

Thanks to a new promo you can now get an easy 500 FREE Marriott points! Continue reading Hot Deal: 500 FREE Marriott Rewards Points! →

Man Travels the World With An Awesome Sign!

June 9, 2016Travel ArticlesInstagram, Mashable, Mom I'm FineMichael W

Yesterday I wrote about a man traveling the world with his pet chicken. Definitely not the most likely travel partner, but a chicken does make for a great story and conversation piece!

Some of you may have realized that I like signs, especially funny one that I come across during my travels. Check out some Ridiculous Street Signs here.

I just came across the story of a man who travels the world with a pretty interesting (and somewhat funny) sign. Continue reading Man Travels the World With An Awesome Sign! →

Come Along on a Photo- Journey, Follow Me on Instagram!

March 9, 2016Travel NewsInstagram, PhotosMichael W

Does you ever feel that you go away on a trip to a fascinating place, take tons of photos and then they just sit around collecting virtual dust on your computer’s hard drive?

There was a time (pre-blog) that I used to make photo books after of our trips. This was a great and interesting way to show my photos to people. The problem is that photo books take what seems like forever to make. Continue reading Come Along on a Photo- Journey, Follow Me on Instagram! →

You NEED To See These Instagram Photos

November 6, 2015Travel ArticlesArt, CNN, Instagram, Paper Cutouts, Rich McCorMichael W

I’m sure that we’ve all seen those silly photos where with a little trickery it appears your friend is holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa or kissing the Sphynx in Egypt.

While they are a bit ridiculous, I’m guilty of trying this out in the past and it can be a lot of fun! (Also, who am I to judge? I do jump for photos all over the world!)

I recently came across some amazing travel photos which remind me of the photos I’ve described above, they’re just a whole lot better. Continue reading You NEED To See These Instagram Photos →

Win 2 Gogo Inflight Internet Sessions

June 15, 2015Contest, SweepstakesGogo, InstagramMichael W

I recently gave away some Gogo Inflight internet session passes and have more to offer before they expire.

Each pass is good for “one flight pass or timed pass on any Gogo equipped flight operating between destinations within the United States, Canada and Mexico“.

I’m going to run this contest a bit differently than I usually do. Continue reading Win 2 Gogo Inflight Internet Sessions →

Win 560,000 American Airlines Miles

May 18, 2015Contest, SweepstakesAmerican Airlines, Dreamliner, InstagramMichael W

Talk about an impressive giveaway…

American Airlines is giving away a business class trip for two anywhere their new Dreamliner flies!

To enter for a chance to win you’ll take a tour of the new American Dreamliner on Instagram. Continue reading Win 560,000 American Airlines Miles →

Win A Share of 300,000 Club Carlson Gold Points

May 12, 2015Contest, SweepstakesClub Carlson, Gold Points, InstagramMichael W

How would you like to win a share of 300,000 Club Carlson Gold Points? I would!

Club Carlson is running the Around the World in 75 Days Sweepstakes through Instagram. In the sweepstakes four lucky winners will each win 75,000 Gold Points!

Entering the contest is simple. All you have to do is comment on a video posted by Club Carlson to Instagram. There are four entry periods so four videos will be posted, with one lucky winner getting 75,000 points per period. Continue reading Win A Share of 300,000 Club Carlson Gold Points →

10 Most Tagged Destinations on Instagram in 2014

December 29, 2014Travel ArticlesInstagram, USA TodayMichael W

I’m not much of an Instagram user and maybe that’s the case since I don’t quite get how it works. However, it is an extremely popular app. (Maybe one of the most popular for photo sharing?)

According to USA Today, over 60 million photos are shared each day through Instagram. Pretty amazing, right? Continue reading 10 Most Tagged Destinations on Instagram in 2014 →

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