September 4, 2018: Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland lead the way as “happy places” to live worldwide. Although these countries have some of the highest taxes in the world, hospitals, schools and health care is universal. Elderly care, parental leave and unemployment benefits are all good — but is there pressure on folks not to work so hard and still benefit from all the government benefits?
September 3, 2018: Go to Holland and learn the art of flower decorating — surprise the neighborhood with your creations!
August 31, 2018: Virgin America (now part of the Alaska Air Group) ranked #1 for domestic travel
Singapore Airlines was the leader for international carriers.
Best domestic airport is Portland International (when it’s not raining).
And Changi Airport-Singapore best international airport.
Best too pick your own favorites says the TC!!!
August 30, 2018: Under pressure from travelers, most US carriers are discontinuing their carry-on bag fees for travelers in “basic economy” (basic economy being a terrible idea anyway for travelers — shoving more people into smaller seats with marginal leg room and services) — but individual US airlines say they’ve each increased revenue over $100 million with the new uncomfortable fares. Southwest still offers free checked baggage (2 bags) as well as free carry on — “carry on” Southwest!!!
August 29, 2018: If you’re in the neighborhood of Wigtown, Scotland (Scotlands national book town), check out the Open Book store and the apartment above for an over night stay. Once you move in, the shop is yours to run. Plan ahead though, it’s currently “booked” through 2021!
August 28, 2018: Check out BorderWait.net when returning by air to the US. The new site, with data from US Customs and Border Protection, can predict wait times at more than 40 US airports — note your resident status and arrival time to get the latest wait time updates.
August 23, 2018: Yikes — hopefully no “blue ice” falling?
August 22, 2018: Don’t think so — but could catch on?
August 17, 2018: Europe’s leading low cost air carrier has been experiencing major pilot issues — and the fly boys and girls aren’t happy — and are staging unannounced walkouts around the RYANAIR system. RYANAIR is also trying to beat high labor costs at their Dublin, Ireland, home base by shipping pilots off to base in Poland — home of their popular charter operations. Expect the unexpected this summer when flying RYANAIR!!!
