Recent Travel Blog | Travel Tips PostsTravel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider... Part 2by Michele Cheplic06 May 2008 10:40 PMIt's no secret that traveling to Europe right now can cause a serious dent in your family's budget. Which is why most Americans are staying close to home instead of crossing the pond to get their Euro fix. Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider...by Michele Cheplic06 May 2008 09:50 PMWith the current state of the economy weighing heavily on the minds of just about every family that operates on a budget, plans for extravagant vacations have been all but eliminated. What to Know Before You Go---San Francisco Part 2by Michele Cheplic13 Apr 2008 09:00 PMNow that you know that the home of the Golden Gate Bridge is not made of Rice-a-Roni and that you should never utter the words "Frisco" or "San Fran" in the presence of locals let's review some other helpful tips that will ensure your next visit to San Francisco is a pleasant one. No Smoking. Travel Tales to Learn Fromby Michele Cheplic28 Mar 2008 12:02 PMThe next time you are pulled over for speeding here's an excuse you might not want to use: "I'm sorry officer. I was too busy eating my Oreo to notice I was going so fast. Pierced Passenger's Word of Warningby Michele Cheplic27 Mar 2008 11:38 PMFrankly, I'm surprised this type of story hasn't made headlines before. If you missed the news today then you probably haven't heard about the Texas woman who is demanding an apology from airport security agents because they forced her to remove her nipple ring before she boarded her flight. Flying Safe--How to Protect Your Valuables at 35,000 Feetby Michele Cheplic20 Mar 2008 04:06 PMBecause I travel with a young child I often enjoy the luxury of boarding an airplane prior to my fellow economy class passengers. Consequently, I am treated to a solid 15 minutes (at least) of people watching. Do You Over Pack?by Michele Cheplic17 Mar 2008 12:12 PMI used to... until one trip when I ended up paying nearly the equivalent of my roundtrip ticket in luggage fees. Both my checked pieces weighed more than the allotted 50 pounds and I ended up paying in the triple digits to get them on the plane with me. What To Do When Your Luggage Doesn't Arrive When You Doby Michele Cheplic09 Mar 2008 10:22 AMThere have been a handful of times when I have arrived at my destination city and my luggage hasn't. What is a Biometric ID Card and Why You Might Need One if You are Traveling Abroadby Michele Cheplic07 Mar 2008 12:25 AMBiometric ID cards are issued to foreign travelers and contain a digital photo and details of the cardholders' immigration status, whether they are allowed to work, receive government benefits and how long they can stay. Windy City Tips for Wheelchair-Bound Travelersby Michele Cheplic25 Feb 2008 09:12 AMMy friend is taking her wheelchair-bound mother to Chicago this Easter and recently asked me for advice on where to go and how challenging it would be to get around. Recent Blog Comments Andrea Hermitt says... "I have traveled with kids for many years." Michele Cheplic says... "Thanks for the comment Gillian, I like Expedia too." |
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