Tag: New Orleans
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Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Road Trip Stop 2 — New Orleans
Stop 2 of our Gulf Coast Mardi Gras road trip drops us into New Orleans for parades, oysters, king cake, and a little parade-weather luck. We revisit old favorites like Pêche and Cochon Butcher. Includes parade strategy, neighborhood notes, and where to eat and drink. Continue Reading →
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Podcast #154 — Will We Still Love Uber When The Prices Go Up?
The moment of truth Breaking out the mobile rig to record this episode in the Residence Inn in downtown Charlottesville, VA. Summer storms let me test Freebird’s re-booking service, I wrestle with AT&T so I can use my iPhone’s dual SIM capability on my trip to Krakow and Budapest, booking more relaxed flight itineraries lets me call an audible when… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #151 — Traveler Data Leaks; Brittany Street Food
Squeezing in another episode before moving the TravelCommons studios, we talk with Candid Wueest of Symantec about websites that leak traveler data and what we can do to protect ourselves. I talk about yet more frustration with the Avios frequent flyer program, while a listener writes in about his great experience with Freebird, a new flight rebooking service. I wrap… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #138 — Travel Turning Me Hipster; Every Delay Has a Story
February is a tough time to be in the Midwest, so when my travel took me south, to New Orleans and then to Florida, there was no bitch tweeting about the TSA lines or flight delays. In this episode, I walk through how each change in airport security has pushed me to be more hipster and how we all want… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #112 — Holiday Airport Etiquette; Travel Tax Pile-Up
Here’s a new episode to keep you occupied if you’re stuck in a line somewhere while traveling Thanksgiving week. There are tips for the non-frequent traveler on how to avoid major airport faux pas and a review of how travel taxes will soak you when you get to your destination. We also talk about a high-tech suitcase that’s blown through its… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #107 — Serious About Hotel Reviews; TSA Gets Something Right!
Brushing aside the cobwebs to make my way back into the TravelCommons studios, we talk about the growing importance of TripAdvisor hotel reviews and the checklist I walk through when writing a review. I also continue to gush about the TSA’s PreCheck program, even if this autumn’s rapid expansion seems a bit rough-&-ready at times. A listener lists out the… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #106 — Summer Vacation in Amsterdam; Restaurant Trends
Back in front of the mic after summer vacation, I’ve continued the heavy travel schedule — New Orleans mostly with a week in Amsterdam for a family vacation. I talk about the exposure of staying in a houseboat on an Amsterdam canal and run through my personal “Best of” list. Flying out of the Gulf Coast in the summer with… Continue Reading →
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Podcast #105 — Traveling in Spain; Return of the Hotel Lobby?
Been traveling non-stop since the last episode. One destination was a family Spring Break vacation split between Madrid and Barcelona. I talk about our experiences with booking a vacation rental and how I’ve learned to give up complete spontaneity and enjoy a couple of guided tours. I also do a mea culpa for bitch-tweeting about flight delays, but don’t think… Continue Reading →