How To Connect Android Auto To a Car Display

September 12, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Easier said than done. 😛

Documentation Flights Transit

Everyone Will Need a REAL ID in Order To Fly Domestically by 2020

September 6, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Renewing a driver license? Better make sure it is a REAL ID, or expect boarding a plane to become a hassle in two years.

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Here’s How To Get Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi for Suuuper Cheap

August 28, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anyone remember that insane iPass deal for unlimited inflight Wi-Fi for just $10 per month that no one can get anymore?

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These Calculators Will Figure Out the Cost of Gas for Road Trips

August 23, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Cheaper to fly? Cheaper to drive? Probably should figure out how much gas is actually going to cost.

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The Basic Rules of Buying Airline Mistake Fares

August 20, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Because if you can’t get with the program, don’t even bother.

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Here’s How To Filter Out Basic Economy Fares in Google Flights

August 16, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Here’s how to beat the jerks at their own game. Basic economy, take that!

Culture & Science Health Ladies Transit

How To Keep Skin From Looking Like the Wicked Witch of the East

August 15, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Men! This is for you too. There is no discrimination here, equal opportunity for everyone.

Cars Ground Hacks Transit

Renting a Car at the Airport with a Debit Card

August 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s best to stick to a credit card for car rentals, but in the few instances where you want to put it on a debit card, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Airports Culture & Science Flights Transit Videos

Did You Know That Ghost Flights Exist?

August 9, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Not the other kind of disappearing flight. Or the Casper kind.

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How To Calibrate Google Maps on Your Android or iPhone

August 8, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Driving in circles is everybody’s idea of fun! Before buying a new phone, there’s a couple of ways to fix a shoddy GPS gone haywire.

Features Food Health Transit

This Recipe Will Use Up all the Food in the Fridge Before a Trip

August 2, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

It’s time to get rid of everything in the fridge, cause the last thing you want is some… funkier mushrooms.

Cars Ground Housekeeping Money Transit

Get Map Happy’s Exclusive Hertz Discount Code ✌️

July 26, 2018 MH Staff Less than a minute to read

In time for the summer, because time is running out for that last road trip in before we’re all chained back behind the work desk for the next nine months. I mean.

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This Is What Happens When You Lose Something at the Airport

July 25, 2018 Erica Ho 3 minute read

It could be a wallet. It could be a laptop. It’s also the worst feeling in the world.

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Running Late for a Flight? It Is Perfectly Acceptable To Cut the Line.

July 18, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Soooo, what do you do when you’re late to the airport and run into a loooong line?

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The VPN Money Saving Trick Also Works for Rental Cars and Hotels

July 10, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s not just for airfare: thebestvpn recently took an in-depth look about how much more travelers can expect to save on car rentals and hotels by using a VPN.

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The MapQuest RoutePlanner Finds the Most Efficient Driving Route

July 5, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Guess Google Maps isn’t completely perfect. In terms of optimizing road trips, it looks like the internet is still somewhere in the Stone Ages.

Airports Flights Security Transit

The TSA Is Restricting Powders in Carry On Bags to 12 Ounces (350 mL)

June 28, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Move over, liquids, there’s a new smoking gun in town.

Airports News Security Transit

Get 3 Free Months of CLEAR in Time for the Summer

June 27, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

CLEAR is offering a free 3-month trial of its service, in time to skip those PreCheck lines. (Because PreCheck these days is no longer quite so VIP, it would seem.)

Airlines Flights Money Transit Trip Planning

Is United’s Baggage Subscription Worth It Now That Basic Economy Exists?

June 26, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Five years ago, United’s baggage subscription seemed silly. These days, it might seem more like economical sense depending on how much you fly.

Adventure Cars Ground Transit

Relocation Service imoova Is Another Option for Road Trip Rentals

June 21, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Tis the season for the summer road trip. Instead of renting a car, why not move a car that already needs to be moved for bucket loads of savings?

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The Complete Guide To Bringing an Emotional Support Animal Onboard

June 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Cute miniature horses can stay onboard, and the world is better for that.

Culture & Science News North America Transit

Starbucks Restrooms Are Now Open to Everyone (in the U.S.)

May 21, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Tourists, rejoice. No more wondering where to make a bathroom pit stop.

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The Cheapest Airline for Checking Lots of Baggage

May 15, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Now that Virgin America no longer exists, its probably a good time to revisit those checked baggage fees.

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Split Belongings in a Travel Companion’s Bag To Minimize Lost Luggage

May 14, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I haven’t had to deal with lost luggage since the airline lost my favorite teddy bear 25 years ago—think it is traumatizing as an adult? Now imagine that as a child.

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The Android Auto App Should Be Your Main Driving Squeeze This Summer

May 10, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Android Auto wha? I mean, we’ve all heard of Google Maps.

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Here Are a Few Options for Getting Around a New City

May 7, 2018 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

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Traveling around a new city can be tough when you have no clue which way is up. (By the way, it’s this way ☝.)

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Busbud Searches all the Buses, Everywhere

April 18, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Because no one enjoyed searching ten different bus companies, said anyone ever.

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How To Carry On All the Duty-Free Liquids You Want On the Plane

April 10, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Because I’m starting to figure out middle age (especially without children) is learning about how to pass the time until death comes, alcohol has taken a more prominent cornerstone in my life. So when local liquors are particularly cheap, someone’s wallet takes more notice at the airport.

Flights Food Leisure Transit

More Cocktail Recipes for Getting Smashed on the Next Flight

March 27, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

It’s not St. Paddy’s day anymore. I know that.

Airlines Flights Money Reference Charts Transit

A Quick Guide to International Basic Economy Flights

March 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

British Airways is in pretty much in the midst of turning itself into a ~~low-cost~~ American airline.

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SkyTeam Now Lets Its Airlines Rebook Customers Across the Alliance

March 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Isn’t it odd airlines can’t rebook passengers on different airlines in the same alliance? They can do codeshares, but they can’t do that?

Culture & Science Features Flights Food Transit

Behind the Mystery (and Science) of Airline Food

February 21, 2018 Erica Ho 5 minute read

For better or for worse, airline food is a mystery. How does the food get there? How is it prepared? Do they just stick in a microwave oven? Is that real white meat, like McDonalds’ claims?

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Flying With Instax or Camera Film? Keep in Mind These Important Pointers.

January 30, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It may be retro, it may be kitsch, or it may simply be a personal preference, but traveling with film does present its own challenges. Because the last thing you want is to damage that expensive film.

Business Flights Hacks Transit

Some Interesting Ways To Repurpose Old Airline Amenity Kits

January 24, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

First world problem, raise your right hand. Flying business so much you don’t know what to do with those amenity kits once they’ve been used?

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AirHelp Automatically Checks for Delayed Flight Compensation

January 17, 2018 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

This sponsored post is brought to you by AirHelp.

Imagine a service that automatically tells you all the delayed compensation you’re entitled to, without lifting a finger.*

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Calculator: Figure Out How Much Booking at the Airport Will Save

January 16, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anything to save a dollar. But if that allows us to save for another trip, I guess you’ll do it.

Airlines Flights

These Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Messaging

December 19, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

“Hey, the plane is going to be delayed!” is ideally the message you’d want to send on a flight.

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Does Basic Economy Ever Make Sense?

December 13, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Actually it can. Not in every situation, but for some circumstances, if the trip is short enough and you’re a great packer, basic economy can be a chance to save some money.

Budget Flights Money Transit Trip Planning

How You Really Have Two or Three Days to Lock in the Best Plane Ticket

December 12, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s nothing worse than the fear of missing out. Especially fomo on the cheapest possible airline ticket.

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Stop Freaking Out About Bringing a Smart Suitcase Onboard

December 6, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Despite recent news smart suitcases are being semi-banned from planes, most people will still be able to bring their smart gear onboard an aircraft. God, you and your Instagram.