Top 10 travel hacks according to chatgpt

We asked the almighty, all-knowing, kind of creepy, master of the internet, the one and the only, ChatGPT for it’s top 10 travel hacks. Here is what was spit out, along with my comments. (1) Pack light: Traveling with fewer items will make your journey more comfortable. Stick to essentials and versatile clothing items that […]

MSC Cruises: A Giant Money Laundering Scheme?

After completing my 15th cruise last month, my second with MSC, I really can’t understand how this company is growing so quickly. Before I continue – mainly to keep the trolls at bay – please understand that I am no forensic accountant, nor am I some financial guru with deep understanding of global business. I […]

Did Vegas get more seedy or did I just get old?

Ah – Las Vegas, Nevada. What a charming town. You can almost smell it, can’t you? The musty air, the cheap perfume, the passing clouds of marijuana smoke… or is that from a crack pipe? Who cares?! It’s Vegas, baby! Let’s catch a show… or hepatitis… my head is spinning with so many things to […]

The all-inclusive resort: Love it or hate it

When it comes to types of travel, the category of all-inclusive is either wildly loved or passionately hated. Some people swear by the incredible value and service you can find in it. The other half hate the monotony of sitting in one place within the confines of the resort. What’s my take? Pure and simple […]

Kilimanjaro Heartbreak – What you need to know.

Bit of a dramatic title, but if I got you here it worked. I promise I will get to why our hearts were broken soon enough. There I was down on one knee, I still can’t believe she said no… completely kidding. If you don’t feel like reading about the specifics of the trip and […]

A New Age of Plane Etiquette

The topic has been beaten to death of late, but for someone who spends a fair amount of time on a plane, I felt I needed to chime in and have a little bit of a rant. I am not sure what changes once people enter an airport or when the cabin door of an […]

Being Honest About Tanzania

Before I get attacked for the title of the post, let me preface this piece by saying… Yes – I am aware we only visited a single region of Tanzania – not the entire country. I do not intend to generalize that my small experience is what the whole country is like. It should go […]

Escape to Reykjavik For NYE

The “have any plans for New Year’s” question has become an equally boring and bland part of the typical holiday conversations this time of the year. It usually follows other annoying badgerings like “when are the kids coming” or “when are you getting married” and maybe “did you know that your cousin (insert name here) […]