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AAA, more than roadside assistance
Growing up it seemed that the “older folks” in the family always carried the “AAA Card“. I recall many a summer BBQ where Uncle Floyd-William would tirelessly expound on the value of the “AAA Card“,...
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If I’m not back in five minutes, just wait longer! Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Who likes waiting in lines? Not me! Just this morning Ken Kaye, staff writer for the SunSentinel, published the article South Florida airport lines moving quicker and I’ve got to agree with his...
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America’s largest home
I bet you were planning to see a photo of Back Again And Gone Manor, unfortunately that’s not the case. Biltmore Estate Is the largest privately owned house in the United States. LINK There’s over...
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Asheville Beer Tour
I missed Asheville Beer Week this year, somehow life just got in the way, imagine that! Asheville Beer Week is one of the few Southeastern Beer Weeks worth attending. Right as Asheville Beer Week was...
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How to tell if the plane you’re flying in is old
If you showed up at the rental car desk and they tried to put you in a 1971 Ford Pinto, my best guess is that you’d run like hell. Why should airplanes be any different? Do you have any idea how old...
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What’s the difference between a Jeep and a rental car?
There are some places you can’t take a Jeep! Rental cars are pretty cool, where else can drive a car that doesn’t belong to you as fast and as hard as you want with little or no repercussions? Here’s a...
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July’s top five
With summer vacations coming to a close and hopefully some relief from the heat, it’s time to look back at July. 1. We took a tongue and cheek look at guessing the age of the plane that we’re flying...
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Chattanooga in an afternoon
Chattanooga, TN is a great town, full of history as well as fun things to do. Recently I was afforded the afternoon for free-time and exploring. Everyone’s first stop seems to be the Tennessee...
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Hotels, no-tells and other things to consider
If you travel enough you notice that hotel rooms are mundane & generic. When you get right down to it there’s not that much difference between any of them. Occasionally you’ll win a sales trip that...
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The information cul-de-sac
Computers are useless. They can only give you answers. –Pablo Picasso Back in my younger days my High School actually had a computer club and it was filled with geeks. I mean real geeks, not hipster...
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The airport lost my luggage while traveling back from Columbia last week.
Unfortunately for me A DEA dog found it. When it comes to luggage while traveling I go back and forth, sometimes I carry-on and other times I check my bag. Yes, carrying on your luggage on will save...
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You act like you were raised in a barn
Growing up I got to hear various family members yell “You act like you were raised in a barn“. Now in full disclosure this was usually prefaced by me doing something as simple as peeing in the back...
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Links, hijinks and free drinks.
There’s a bunch going around the “interwebs” this week, from barbaric NFL players to an overcompensated talking head, it’s hard to believe what makes headlines. Let’s slow this ride down a notch and...
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“Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can’t figure out what from.” Mae West
Face it we live in a digital age, just a few weeks ago it was “Internet Slowdown Day“. The term Net Neutrality is nothing new, it’s been around since 2003. The internet, as with most things, revolves...
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Winter, it’s Sno Joke!
Living in South Florida we’re spoiled, especially when it comes to the weather. During the winter months the Northern part of the country is bundled under layers of clothing as they’re forced to...
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Protecting your ass(ets) while on the road.
I stumbled across this yesterday and from the look of the room decor my prediction is that this is a Hampton Inn property. A brand that I frequent 70+ nights per year so this is disturbing. If you...
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November, a great month unless you’re a turkey or in an airport.
Thanksgiving week is similar to St. Patrick’s Day because it’s time for all the amateurs to show their collective asses. If you’ve already made travel plans, I feel for you and if you choose this week...
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Road Warrior Themed Gifts
This time of year there’s no shortage of gift ideas floating around so here’s my addition to that list. When buying gifts for a Road Warrior there are a few things to keep in mind: If they carry on...
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God made beer because he loves us and wants us to be happy.
Take it from someone that twice failed American History, the above quote is attributed to Benjamin Franklin. I’m a beer guy and with my Untappd unique beers total approaching 700 I’m known to enjoy a...
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Santa, the ultimate Road Warrior
Face it, Santa qualifies for the top-tier of every frequent flyer program, and he does it all in one evening. Get this, now he participates in Global Entry as well. Does this mean that Santa is a...
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