Category Archives: Guides

FAA Rule Change: Angry Birds Allowed During Takeoff and Landing

Posted on November 7, 2013 by jsbull

For almost a year now, I’ve had a finished article about how to be a ninja on flights and use your mobile device (in Airplane Mode) during the entire flight. However, all of the controversy over my article: Take Alcohol … Continue reading →

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Pack Like a Ninja…a Travel Ninja

Posted on September 1, 2013 by jsbull

Packing is a skill you learn over time. I’ll admit, before I went to work at Pace, I used to be the guy that packed two suitcases for a vacation. I wanted to be prepared for any and every situation … Continue reading →

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Board Your Flight Before the Schmucks

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jsbull

Boarding early is one of the most attractive benefits of elite status. There’s always room for your carry-on, you’re not relegated to taking 1 step per minute down the jet-bridge, and you don’t have to squeeze through dozens of people … Continue reading →

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Take Alcohol to Drink on Your Flight

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jsbull

I was recently tipped off to one of the most unbelievable travel tricks ever. In this day and age of insane security, invasive procedures and removal of freedoms, here’s a bright ray of sunshine. With an unintentional loophole (maybe intentional … Continue reading →

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Best iOS Travel Apps

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jsbull

A friend of mine recently lost his company issued Blackberry and it was replaced with an iPhone 4S. He knew I was a pretty advanced user of my iPhone, and a big fan, so he asked me for advice. After … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock: Causes and Solutions

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jsbull

Culture shock is a term that is often used casually, but it’s a very real issue when traveling internationally. You can experience culture shock in any distant location, but there are three factors that I’ve found increase its effect dramatically. … Continue reading →

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Fighting Jet Lag

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jsbull

Travel often comes up in conversations with friends. It cracks me up when they tell me they just got back from California and they are “jet lagged.” It’s true that travel is tiring and a 2-hour difference can cost you … Continue reading →

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Tips for Asian Travel

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jsbull

A follower of the blog recently asked me to write a post about travel in Asia. As I started writing, I quickly realized that there was waaaaay too much for one post. I decided to spread it across several posts … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Travel Tool: TripIt

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jsbull

When it comes to travel, tools can make all the difference in the world. If you’re Bear Grylls, then you don’t need a smartphone, GPS or itinerary, but I’m not that guy…and after the Degree Deodorant commercials, I don’t really … Continue reading →

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How to Beat Airport Security

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jsbull

…and by “beat,” I mean survive. I think it’s safe to say that TSA airport security checkpoints are the most stressful part of air travel. However, a lot can be done to streamline the process if you know what you’re … Continue reading →

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