The TSA Pre✓™ application process allows U.S. citizens to go through a pre-enrollment process online and visit an application center to provide biographic information (e.g. name, date of birth, address, etc.), fingerprints, payment and valid required identity and citizenship/immigration documentation. All TSA Pre✓™ program applicants must visit an application center in-person to verify their identity [...]
Credit cards and ATM’s are usually the cheapest way to pay for your trip to Europe. However, Europe is changing their credit card system from the magnetic strip that we are all familiar with, to a new EMV (Europay-MasterCard-Visa) or chip and pin system. These new credit cards have a small microchip embedded and a [...]
This FunStuff Friday features Chipolo - A practical bit of bluetooth technology to stash in your computer bags, luggage or key should they go missing. Works up to 60 meters on both iOS and Android phones. From the website... Chipolo is a Bluetooth enabled leash that wirelessly tethers to nearly any Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. It helps [...]
What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. More
In the US most airlines allow a carry on bag up to 45 linear inches in size, or measuring 22"x14"x9". However, if you are flying Internationally this size carry-on bag may not fit in the overhead compartment. If you want to make sure your bag will fit, you may want to consider a international size [...]
Kissing in the Kitchen – is a cookbook & blog is intended to get couples cooking through the experience of making love-kissed recipes.
A Woman’s Guide to France – A new book: From Sexy to sublime, feminine to flamboyant, romantic to rowdy, the allure of France for women goes beyond the pursuits of food, fashion, and romance. By Shawnie Kelley (2015)
Simply French – Classes, blog, and Facebook page taking the intimidating out of the French cuisine, with recipes, food traditions, wine and cocktails, cooking techniques, restaurant reviews, and culinary tourism.
Leaving bags with the hotel concierge is a easy solution when you don't want to carry your bags. However, be careful of what you leave in those bags according to Condé Nast Traveler's Ombudsman article "A hotel heist has a guest feeling robbed twice" in the December 2013 magazine. Most hotels in the US have limited liability [...]
Ancient History Encyclopedia – A wonderful compilation of ancient history free on the internet
Lime Flamingo - Online boutique for vintage glass. Pyrex lovers rejoice!
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