Kevin on November 6th, 2008

If you’re in the market for some new travel gear but are looking to save some serious bucks, check out these sites….  some of the names and some of the deals that are out there may surprise you! But beware: the available deals change frequently!
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A few days ago I overheard a couple of coworkers talking about Thanksgiving and was surprised that they were both planning on having ham for dinner. When I asked why they were opting for ham instead of turkey, both said that ham is less work and with turkey so much goes to waste.
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Kevin on October 6th, 2008

Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior, a student getting ready to backpack in Europe or a novice preparing for his first flight, there are web resources which will help you plan your trip, get the most out of it, and save you time, trouble and money.
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Ah, the joys of air travel in the age of terrorism! Navigating the TSA security checkpoint is an unfortunate aspect of traveling today, but there are steps you can take to minimize the inconvenience and the amount of time you spend fumbling with your things at the checkpoint. In no particular order, here they are…
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Recently two colleagues and I arrived at the airport in Louisville to head home after a brief business trip. After dropping off our rental car and heading into the terminal, they went off to stand in line and wait to check their roller bags; I instead went to a [...]

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