The increased payouts for being ‘bumped’ from a flight have gotten a lot of press lately, but there are a whole slew of new airline fees rules put in place recently that you should be …

2011 National Park Week
One week a year, the U.S. National Park Service hosts ‘National Park Week‘. This year, during the week of April 16-24, 2011, more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance or …

If you’re flying on AirTran, Delta, or Virgin Airlines around the holidays, you can serve yourself up some free Gogo Inflight wifi, courtesy of Google Chrome.
All domestic flights from now through January 2, 2011 on …

Finding a Good Flight Comparison Shopping Experience isn’t Easy
Shopping for flights is often a painful experience. I usually want the a combination of the cheapest flight with the shortest flight time. I’m willing to throw …

CouchSurfing: 10 Tips for First-Time Surfers to Overcome Initial Hesitations via Proper Etiquette
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on the basics of CouchSurfing – how to sign up, safety considerations, the benefits, and …

CouchSurfing: A Smart Alternative for Thrifty Travelers & Experience Seekers
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical of CouchSurfing at first glance. Staying at a complete stranger’s home for free, while traveling, and …