Monthly Archives: October 2009

In the Suitcase: Israel, for free!

My very, VERY lucky sister-in-law has been granted permission to join one of the many Israel birthright trips that whisks her and a group of other young adults overseas to the mystical land of Israel, for the grand total of … Continue reading

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Wanderings: United Airlines’ impressive customer service

An American airline + customer service? It’s almost an oxymoron these days. However, United Airlines managed to impress me enough to keep me subdued through our recent 3+hour delay due to maintenance issues last Wednesday at Dulles Airport. Wednesday evening, … Continue reading

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On My Itinerary: Los Angeles!

It was about time I gave tribute to my former home, one that fulfilled the California Dream so many have and so few bother to pursue. Believe me, picking up and moving to California was a great and excellent decision. … Continue reading

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In The Suitcase: Car rentals

It’s actually been an entire year since I’ve been back to my beloved Los Angeles, and even longer for Jon.  Now when I go back, I like being super touristy and renting a convertible to cruise around in, even though I … Continue reading

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Now Boarding: $10 Airline holiday surcharges

Well, looky at what the airlines of the United States are doing NOW. For flights around 13 different holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, they’re charging passengers a “surcharge” of $10 on top of the regular fare. Sure, it’s just $10, … Continue reading

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On My Itinerary: Old Rag Mountain, VA

Above: Old Rag Mountain Summit at sunrise. For my upcoming birthday this weekend, as I stumble well into my 30′s, we’ll be proving that I can still be as awesome as I was in my 20′s and hiking up one … Continue reading

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Chomping Around Town: Ciya Sofrasi (Istanbul)

**My Travel Hats is featuring its own Restaurant Week, in which a not-to-miss restaurant from around the world is showcased each day.** There’s an astronomical clock tower in Prague where statues of the Four Evils hang out:  Greed, Death, Vanity and … Continue reading

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