Greedy Airlines


I saw that JetBlew is going to surge pricing for checked bags, charging more for “peak” travel times and dates. Up to $70 a bag…EACH WAY! WTF?! Look, these greedy bastards are not going to stop and it’s time everyone who flies screams “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!” and … Continue reading Greedy Airlines

An Observation


I was watching a Steve Carrel movie called “Dan in Real Life” and they were leaving the ‘burbs for a weekend family gathering at the beautiful family lakeside cabin. You know…just like we all do. I took particular note of Dan packing the station wagon for the trip up with his daughters. Sure reminded me … Continue reading An Observation

Apps for Travel


I want to talk today about some apps I use that I find to be very handy. I have mentioned these previously but wanted to mention them again. In our pockets/purses/backpacks are some pretty powerful travel items - our smartphones. We can get information we need most anytime and anyplace in the world. We can … Continue reading Apps for Travel

MCI; Travel Advice


New Departure area in the new Kansas City International Airport terminal First, a quick mention about the new Kansas City International Airport. I, for one, was not a fan of replacing one of the country’s easiest-to-use airports that was the old KCI. Its simplicity was a dream - walk through the doors and there’s your … Continue reading MCI; Travel Advice

Travel Advisories and Just Being Prepared


Previously I posted about precautions to take concerning travel with medicines. In this post I want to talk about travel advisories. I saw an article recently talking about disease outbreaks in countries and it made me think about the ‘rona outbreak that hit as we were preparing to go to Europe in February 2020. It … Continue reading Travel Advisories and Just Being Prepared