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Flying Dry on Southwest Airlines

Southwest planes at Ft. Lauderdale's Gate B UPDATE: So I have some good news and some sad news. The sad news is that as of September 23, 2020, there is still no boozy beverage service on Southwest Airlines. I haven't been able to find whether Southwest will extend the expiration dates on 2020 drink coupons… Continue reading Flying Dry on Southwest Airlines

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The London Pass

As mentioned in Welcome to London, we utilized the London Pass to save a couple hundred pounds on activities and transportation. We did our research prior to purchasing the pass to see whether the activities offered in the pass were those that we were interested in, and whether there would be a significant enough cost… Continue reading The London Pass

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Fun, Fabulous, and Free London Museums

Natural History Museum from Exhibition Road London is famous for having some amazing museums with extensive collections. From art and history to science and anthropology, there are museums to satisfy many a curiosity. We visited two spectacular public museums during our stay in London: For the science lovers, we explored the Natural History Museum. To… Continue reading Fun, Fabulous, and Free London Museums

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Culture and Fun in the Windy City

The Field Museum Chicago is my kind of town. With it's electric energy, close proximity to the scenic Lake Michigan, and plenty of green spaces, it's a great place to visit. There is no shortage of amusements when staying in the Windy City, and I'll share just a few of the ones we were able… Continue reading Culture and Fun in the Windy City

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A Guide to Last Minute Gift Giving (2018 Edit)

If you’re where I am this year, then you’ve only got gifts for half the folks on your list, and are currently in a cold sweat dreading a trip to the local mall. Never fear, here are some gift ideas that avoid the mall. Though you still may get into a fight over a parking… Continue reading A Guide to Last Minute Gift Giving (2018 Edit)