Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
The United portion of the recent Star MegaDO was branded as a separate “UnitedDO,” given that so much happened near a major hub at Chicago O’Hare and their headquarters in Chicago. I and a few others have pointed out that we don’t really like the idea of a UnitedDO. It co-opts the MegaDO and in a way dilutes the specialness of those who … [Read more...]
As a blogger, I talk to a lot of people. And lately I've come to realize that the best insights into the travel "game" are gleaned from those conversations, not through passive reading. I had a great experience meeting some of my readers, fellow bloggers, and a few legends at the Chicago Seminars. I'm even more excited about who I'll meet at the … [Read more...]
I've been doing some cleanup on the blog lately, trying to make it easier to use because, after all, a happy reader is one who comes back. I always appreciate hearing if these changes actually do help, so if there's something I need to go back and undo, let me know. Credit Card Links Updated I did a thorough review of all of my credit card links. … [Read more...]
Despite the tornado warning and my delayed flight home, I had a great time at the Chicago Seminars. I've spent so much of my time interacting with people on the computer that I had a big list of of those I wanted to meet in person, associating names with faces. (If I missed anyone, I apologize. It was surprising how hard it could be to find … [Read more...]
Actually, the first thought that came to mind was "mileage runs for trains," but these people are very clearly not traveling at a discount. If anything, it's a more expensive hobby than mine and can involve last minute flights to remote parts of the country to travel on tracks rarely seen by the public in the case of special events or weather … [Read more...]
