*** SHOW NOTES *** The JetPack is back, again, but a different viewpoint. We’ve discussed at least two incidents where pilots reported seeing a person strapped to a JetPack at 6000 feet around LAX. BoingBoing – Jetpack maker doubts reports of jetpack flyer near LAX because no oneRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Travel news Tampa airport introduces coronavirus screening for all passengers There are two types of tests, both offered in the main terminal: A rapid antigen test, which costs $57, and a chain reaction swab, which costs $125. The tests will be offered on a walk-inRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** 2 California passengers arrested after fighting with American Airlines gate member at MIA – WSVN Miami 23-year-old Brittney Mohammadi and 26-year-old Manuel Arteaga, both from California, have been arrested after they were caught on camera Sunday fighting with an American Airlines gate member by tryingRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Our first two interweb round-up stories are a bit of a throwback to episodes past. Railroad workers’ “man cave” discovered under NYC’s Grand Central Terminal BoingBoing New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended three railroad workers for building out a secret “man cave” in anRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** A first timer’s guide to flying in first or business class – The Points Guy Here’s my Cliff Notes version of the post. Before You Fly – One of the first things to do is check your baggage allowance when you make your booking. AtRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Asking the question, Is business Travel Returning To Normal? But first a quick trip around the interwebs…… Jelly Belly founder hides ‘gold tickets’ in a nationwide treasure hunt, will give away candy factory – WSB TV David Klein is a modern-day Willy Wonka. The 74-year-old businessmanRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** First a trip around the interwebs – Target offers “waist-up styles” for video conferencing – BoingBoing From virtual meetings to fam (family) time, find waist-up styles that elevate your fave (favorite) comfy bottoms. Welcome to the 2020 pandemic. I keep three collared logo embroideredRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Tonight, it’s Asheville, NC, but first, let’s spin around the interwebs…. Bald eagle attacks state’s $950 drone in U.P., sends it to bottom of Lake Michigan ESCANABA, MI – In what state officials are describing tongue-in-cheek as a “brazen attack,” a bald eagleRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Branching into another side-show, side-show topic it’s The Towns I Like. I’m a huge Dave Matthews Band fan and he has a song titled “The Song Jane Likes” so I’m following suit but with towns….. That I like, tonight it’s Chattanooga. But first, let’s spinRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** I recently listened to the Little Twigbird episode of the Mike O’Meara show where they showcased a travel bit by comedian Nate Bargatze. It seems that Nate’s wife had no idea how traveling and catching flights worked. This made me think about how fortunate IRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Last week was Spring Break and we started out in South Florida and ended up in Daytona, FL. Here’s a quick recap. When I’m in South Florida, a required stop is at the BRGR Stop. When FrickFord Farms was based out of South Florida this wasRead More →
Over a quarter million people per year make the pilgrimage to the Jack Daniel’s distillery, and I’m one of them! Day drinking, yes it’s glamorized in song and more than likely you’ve done it while on vacation. Yet, day drinking can be educational. But, only if you do it right,Read More →
If you’ve never heard of the Little Free Library here’s the 30,000-foot overview. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year,Read More →