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Tag: guidebooks

  • Podcast #149 — Dining Single; Airlines Need To Tell Us More

    Podcast #149 — Dining Single; Airlines Need To Tell Us More

    I dusted off the mobile rig to record this episode in Happy Valley, the home of Penn State. And I am kinda happy with some travel to Phoenix and Florida to thaw me out after Chicago’s run in with the polar vortex. In this episode, I talk about budget airlines, stepping down in Hertz status, why I bought physical guidebooks… Continue Reading →

  • Podcast #120 — Where Do Guidebooks Fit In? I Hate Shopping for Suitcases

    Podcast #120 — Where Do Guidebooks Fit In? I Hate Shopping for Suitcases

    Where do guidebooks fit in the world of apps, review websites, social media, and podcasts? Planning for a trip to Iceland got me thinking about how to make sense of the explosion of travel tips. And then, after giving my thoughts about my new Bluesmart “smart connected suitcase”, I talk about how idiosyncratic frequent travelers are about packing strategies and their choice… Continue Reading →