Sometimes, no matter how good your planning is, you either end up at the airport, sweating, frustrated and angry, usually at yourself. Yes, traffic or bad rail service can be the culprit, but often times its down to you. But, other factors can be that it's down to miscommunication and - not your…
The ever humorous Douglas Adams always knew how to turn a phrase. He wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy that sold more than 15 million copies in his lifetime. Given the nature of that book, we're sure he would laugh with us at the irony of it all. As he quoted, “I…
Wouldn't that be a dream? Imagine walking out of the flight terminal, and then stepping on or off the plane, a plane that waits for you, only steps away. Imagine not having to push and shove to get a good seat, or a window seat. Does this sound too good to be…
In the world of aviation, consistency is key - for everyone involved. But, despite all of that, here's a funny / slightly perplexing post about the vagaries and uber-rigid / lax flying terms and conditions that are implemented by airlines, or perhaps by the air authorities. There are valid reasons of course, but…
Sit down and prepare yourself for another post about yet another monster machine that you won't believe until you see it. It's ostensibly a machine made for war, but happily it was never used for that and out of the whole intent and effort, this singular apparatus managed to show the way to more clever…
There are lots of airlines out there in the world, waiting to handle your travel business. And, considering that they're in the business of making money on your travel, they have to be good, otherwise you'll take your business elsewhere, right? This may seem a bit shocking (it was to us) but who do…
Before you launch into song, this has nothing to do with Rocky Horror or any kind of musicals, as good as they are. This is about as far-removed as you can get when it comes to that. No, this post is once again digging into technology, especially the tech of the USA of…
We’re excited to announce the launch of the European Sleeper Train on Omio! This new overnight train service connects the continental hotspots of Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague. To celebrate a new eco-friendly way to see the continent, OMIO is releasing a new discount code that’s valid on any international train (or bus or ferry)…
We're confident that anyone who wants to travel will always want First Class tickets. But, in the decades gone by, even business professionals couldn’t plump the cash for the standard cost of a regular flight, let alone first class airline tickets. At the time, they were sky high (no pun intended.) Fare on…
We write a lot about Mexico, because it has a lot to offer, of course. Sun, sea, food, lovely people and it's a holiday bargain. The country is probably more diverse than you remember and, as you jaunt from city to city, you can see how Mexico is a fascinating patchwork of interconnected…
One day, very soon, the existing Powers That Be will shuffle of their mortal coils and, with any luck, the rest of them will wake up to the fact that the rest of the 8,045,311,437+ humans will want peace. They will want prosperity. And, most of all, they will want to be free…
Listening to Marvin, all night long and living in French caves was all the rage in 1964. And if that doesn't make you want to be a cave dweller - even if you think that you know France - then what about this? Trôo is a charming village located in the Loire Valley region…
This is everyone's nightmare when you fly. What happens if all the engines on a passenger jet fail. And, as of this publication, many travelers are worried because there have been issues with the Boeing 737; in one case, what was meant to be a door on the jet was actually what's known…
There's a way to get the best of both travel worlds: flying / points and low prices on your accommodations. How? Turn the flights into your loft in the air. A college student had a brief burst of fame last summer for graduating from U.C. Berkeley while living in Los Angeles…
As is our wont, we present yet another post focused on history and travel. But this one takes several different slants, and ones that we hope you'll investigate. Specifically, here we feature live history that you can not only read about (and watch the video,) but this is history where you can…
In the USA of A, God's country, no less. What kind of rigamarole is this? What does this even mean? Something must be done! I'm calling my Senator! I know my rights! I'm calling my lawyer. I'm going to sue! Calm down, Marlene, this is not what you think. …
Europe and the US are well-served when it comes to low-cost airlines. Especially in Europe, Ryanair and easyJet lead the way when it comes to short-haul flights, with prices sometimes in the double digits. Lucky them. Even in North America, you can save with budget airlines like Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Breeze. …
We're always looking for adventure, no matter where it lies. And, in some cases, lies are part of the package. Our governments are sketchy at best, and there is so little that we know, although the electric interwebs are there, assisting the curious, the believers and the non-believers to allow the truth come…
What a tempting and delicious mélange is Europe. Ever-changing, never-changing and full to the rim of things to do, the Motherland will keep you entertained and enthused until you take your last breath, practically. After all of the world wars that this place has endured, it still remains, almost like 27 birds flying…
We love aircraft, flying and everything that swirls around it. And speaking of swirls, that might just be you as you try to unravel the sometimes impenetrable jargon that is part of aviation. The industry uses it for very specific purposes, and one of the main purposes is to keep passengers safe and…