When Was Smoking Outlawed on Airplanes?
Smoking on airplanes seems like a commonly known rule when flying on an airplane nowadays. However, it wasn’t always like this. People could smoke on flights up until 2000, but there is a convoluted history...
Category: Travel Stories
Tips for How To Meet Locals While Traveling
Meeting other people while moving from place to place by yourself can be a pretty challenging feat. Meeting locals while traveling is even tougher. They’re the gatekeepers to the hole-in-the-wall restaurants, bars, and entertainment...
Leinenkugel History & Brewery Tour Review
Driving into Chippewa Falls reminded me a lot of driving into Green Bay. With a storied brewing operations located in the Middle-Of-Nowhere, Wisconsin founded in May of 1867. Here is some brief Leinenkugel history and...
Did the Beer Make it Back to Pittsburgh Safely?
I’m happy to report that YES! The beer did make it back in 1 piece. Initially, I was concerned about the packing job when the pilot came onto the intercom to let us know...
My BlaBlaCar Ridesharing Review – Croatia to Greece
Originally founded in 2006, BlaBlaCar is a ridesharing website that allows drivers to post where they are driving to and accept riders to help reduce the cost to get there. I’ve never heard of...
How Daylight Savings Time Can Be Delayed
With daylight savings time officially occurring in Pittsburgh and across the country (except Arizona, Hawaii, and other US Territories), this occurrence has odd implications across the rest of the world. Below is my recollection...
The Adventure in Buying Toothpaste Abroad
Packing for my first ever trip abroad, I remember cruising the aisle of the local Wal-mart looking for travel sized toiletries to pass thru the TSA checkpoint before departing the USA. Crest toothpaste. Check....
Camping at Penn State RV Lots for Homecoming Weekend
Being out of college for a few years now makes it more and more difficult to visit State College, PA without breaking the bank. Hotel rooms are generally over $300 a night on football...
Travel Tip – Don’t Buy From the 1st Shop You Enter & Be Prepared to Walk Away
Nairobi, Kenya. Where to even begin with such a different place than I’ve been yet. I know that I’m being repetitive saying that about each of the recent places I’ve been. Emily and I...
Canadian Club Whiskey Hidden Cases
First crafted in 1858, Canadian Club Whiskey Hidden Cases advertising campaign captivated adventurers and whiskey enthusiasts alike. First started in 1967, the “hide a case” campaign spearheaded Hiram Walker & Sons advertising for approximately the...
