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Travel Tuesday: How Much is Airline Lounge Access Really Worth?

Since applying for the American Express Platinum card in late 2019, I've mentioned airport lounge life on this site with some frequency. Furthermore, if I'm being honest, the lounge access said Platinum card provided was a big factor in why my wife and I were interested in getting the card....

Travel Tuesday: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (Chicago) Hotel Review

For the past three years, my wife and I have been traveling to Chicago to cover C2E2. Before you ask, that stands for "Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo" and, while we have attended in 2020, 2021, and now 2022, the times of year have been very different, with the initial...

Travel Tuesday: Wally's — Is the Mega Gas Station Better than Buc-ee's?

A few months back, I shared my experience visiting a Buc-ee's for the first time when on a road trip to Florida. Well, this past weekend, my wife and I headed up to Chicago for C2E2. Along the way, we noticed a large gas station called Wally's, which seemed to...

Travel Tuesday: Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press Review

When my wife and I are traveling and working, one of the biggest considerations is how we're going to get our morning coffee. It's not even like we're big caffeine addicts or need our java to function, but coffee has become something we look forward to enjoying every morning as...

Quikflip Hero Hoodie Review — A Clever Piece of Travel Apparel?

When packing for a trip, there are a few things I can’t leave home without. At the top of the list (among the numerous chargers and cables I need for my various devices these days), is a comfortable hoodie. Not only is this a must while flying or driving but...

Travel Tuesday: MGM Grand King Room Review

It's time for another entry into my Las Vegas Content Bonanza™, which will close out the trio of hotels we stayed at on our most recent visit. Today, our travels will take us to an iconic hotel with one of the most recognizable names in Vegas: The MGM Grand. This...