Travel
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Travel Tuesday: Comfrt Inflate Zip Hoodie Review – Better Than Airplane Mode?
Not long ago, Instagram convinced me to purchase a Comfrt Airplane Mode Travel Zip Hoodie. With hidden pockets and a built-in eye shade, it sounded like either a clever travel accessory or an incredibly gimmicky sweatshirt. As it turned out, it was a little bit of both — but I ultimately enjoyed using it. Then,…
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Travel Tuesday: Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel Review
A few weeks ago, I attended my fifth in-person FinCon — which was hosted in Palm Springs, California, this year. And since FinCon is all about personal finance, I thought it was only appropriate that I simultaneously treat myself to a bit of luxury while leveraging available tools to keep costs down. What I found…
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Travel Tuesday: Twelve South AirFly SE Review – Airplane Seatback Bluetooth Solution
A few months ago, I had a chance to fly on a plane that had only been in service for two months. One of the features of this spanking new craft that caught my attention was the Bluetooth support on the seatback in-flight entertainment system. This means that, rather than using bad-sounding and occasionally painful…
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Travel Tuesday: Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal Hotel Review
For the fourth year in a row, I had a chance to attend Gen Con in Indianapolis, Indiana. As much as I’ve come to enjoy this show and love the city, finding a hotel at a reasonable price during the massive convention has been an annual challenge. This time, those efforts not only led me…
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Travel Tuesday: Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel Review
As someone sick of going through Atlanta to go anywhere, when it came time to book a trip to New York, I decided to try something different. Rather than flying from my home airport of Springfield, I drove up to Kansas City in order to catch a direct flight from MCI (yes, that’s the airport…
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Travel Tuesday: Holiday Inn Orlando-Disney Springs Area Hotel Review
The words “Disney” and “budget” don’t usually go together. Heck, even Walt Disney World’s so-called Value resorts can be pricey. However, there is a way you can stay on property, be close to Disney amenities, and somehow not spend a fortune: the Disney Springs Area hotels. Recently, I had a chance to check out one…
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Travel Tuesday: Solis Tag Mobile Hotspot Review – What Makes It Different
Many years ago now, I purchased a WiFi hotspot device then known as the Skyroam Solis. Then, a couple of years ago, I decided to upgrade to the Solis Pro 5G. Yet, when I learned that the company was releasing a new device called the Tag back in February, I decided to pick up yet…
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Travel Tuesday: July Capsule Carry On Pro Luggage Review
I’ve never been a big fan of hardshell luggage. Even as I’ve seen them become the preferred option among travelers that I see in the airport, not that I’m keeping a strict count, I never really understood them. Mainly, my issue is that the typical clamshell design that splits the bag into two equal parts…
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Travel Tuesday: Fitnexa SomniPods 3 Review
A few years ago, I did something kind of crazy: I spent $250 on sleep earbuds that essentially just play white noise. This purchase was mostly fueled by a desire to sleep through thunder-filled, Midwest nights — but I quickly found that the Bose Sleepbuds I purchased were perfect for travel and have been on…
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Travel Tuesday: When is the Best Time to Book a Hotel Room?
I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the most stressful parts of booking a trip is finding the right time to make my purchase. While part of me wants to lock my plans in as I make them, another part of me knows that being a bit more strategic can yield good…
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Travel Tuesday: Allbirds Weatherproof Hightops – How They Compare to Mizzles
As I’ve mentioned more than a few times before, after purchasing a pair of water-resistant Allbirds Runner-Up Mizzles a few years back, they quickly became my go-to travel shoe. That’s because they’re not only comfortable but also help protect my feet from wet weather while on the road (there are few things I hate more…
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Travel Tuesday: Poppin ATL Grab & Go Lounge Review
Last week, I set off for San Francisco from my home in Springfield, Missouri. But, since I was flying Delta, I of course needed to make a stop in Atlanta before my flight back in the correct direction. Over the years, I’ve spent plenty of time at ATL, so when something new pops up, I…
