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G. Rhodes
Aug 34 min read
Airline Ticket Pricing
Many of us have tried to find the best strategies for buying airline tickets. Some say Tuesday is the best day to book a trip and...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 276 min read
More Adventures Aboard the Silver Spirit
The fourth day of our cruise was a relatively quiet one. By eight o’clock that Thursday morning, the Silver Spirit had docked in Bari,...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 204 min read
Why Fuel is Stored in the Wings
There are a number of good reasons why modern aircraft manufacturers have elected to place the primary fuel tanks in the wings. An...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 135 min read
On the Silver Spirit
Cruise embarkation day finally arrived and, after a lovely stay in Venice, we were anxious to board the Silver Spirit for our 10-day...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 65 min read
Islands Close to Home
The world is full of beautiful places and there’s no shortage of idyllic islands to take your breath away as you wind down from the...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 296 min read
Our Visit to Venice
Beset by any number of mishaps on our journey to Italy, we were looking forward to a trouble-free and enjoyable few days in Venice prior...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 225 min read
What Will the Next Decade Bring?
The global aviation industry has experienced what might be considered severe turbulence in the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic hit...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 156 min read
A Few Hiccups en Route to Italy
With over a year’s worth of planning behind us, we set out for Europe at the very beginning of May along with three other couples. The...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 85 min read
How Does Air Traffic Control Work?
If you’ve ever looked at the world map on Flight Radar 24, you’re bound to wonder how all the aircraft in the skies at any given time...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 16 min read
Colorado Bound
I took another weekend trip to Colorado recently to visit with family. Fortunately, I was able to secure United Mileage Plus Award...
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G. Rhodes
May 254 min read
The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft
Anyone who’s flown within the US in recent years has most probably been on board a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320, the two best selling...
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G. Rhodes
May 185 min read
Off to Manila
A multi-stop business trip through Southeast Asia once landed me somewhere I never thought I’d have occasion to visit - Manila. It’s been...
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G. Rhodes
May 114 min read
One Airline's Very Special Amenity
If you’re lucky enough to fly in international First or Business Class, perhaps you’re looking forward to more than just a comfortable...
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G. Rhodes
May 46 min read
Jewel of the Southwest
Several years ago, my wife and I enjoyed a relaxing springtime weekend in captivating Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. Located in the...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 274 min read
Crossing the Atlantic Before the Airplane
We think nothing of hopping on a jet airplane to cross the Atlantic Ocean for Europe and our choices abound in terms of available...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 205 min read
Meet Me in St. Louis
I’ve always enjoyed visiting Saint Louis, the wonderful Missouri locale strategically located near the confluence of the Mississippi and...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 134 min read
How GPS Changed Flying
Commercial airliners navigate with pinpoint accuracy since modern cockpit computers give precise route coordination. The GPS (Global...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 65 min read
The Many Charms of Montreal
Just about everyone is aware that our neighbor to the north has no shortage of natural beauty, including mountains and frozen tundra, as...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 304 min read
Step On the Scale, Please
Have you heard the latest? Finnair started weighing some passengers and their carry-on luggage last month for select flights departing...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 236 min read
My Indian Odyssey
One of my most unforgettable trips occurred a while back and it took place during the first of my annual January journeys to India. It...
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