"The rideshare giant sent an email to users late Thursday announcing its new “Preferred Currency Pricing,” a feature set to launch on Feb. 27 that will automatically convert the local price to U.S. dollars (or your home currency). But this is Uber, so it's not free: The company will add an automatic 1.5% “currency conversion fee”... Continue Reading →
For Photo (Sweet Potatoes) – (Egypt Jan 2025)
After being squeezed and birthed out of the very crowded Khan el-Khalili market, we crossed the street via the underground tunnel. On the other side, our guide Mr A helped Mr J find his camel bone prayer beads and I got my stone beads down from 400 EGP to 250 by just smiling sheepishly at... Continue Reading →
Trip to the pharmacy (Egypt Jan 2025)
I had fallen on the stairs on the river boat and it had opened up a one inch by half inch gash that was pretty weepy. So by the time we reached Cairo I was really desperate for more bandaids. Do we take an Uber or the hotel driver? First, the Concierge says we can... Continue Reading →
A bargain (Egypt Jan 2025)
M and I decided to join forces to buy tshirts at the granite quarry. But the seller kept switching from pounds to dollars. I said I'd bought a T-shirt for $2 the day before but he shushed me as he thought M was the easier mark. At one point he took M's money and counted... Continue Reading →
Desert ride (Egypt Jan 2025)
We were absolutely not interested in the camel rides at the pyramids. They were skinny, filthy, pathetic animals, with hindquarters and tails dark-stained with diahhrea and dirt. The horses pulling the carts were in similar if not worse shape. They are all roughly treated by the handlers who take pains to not do this in... Continue Reading →
Japan, November 2024 (part 1)
(Note: in the interest of time, I'm posting this with missing pictures which I will update shortly.) For Mr A, this trip was the nexus of several pent up needs, namely a) COVID REVENGE, b) Yen exchange rate arbitrage (low-ish at 0.64USD per 100Yen), c) a long awaited return to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea,... Continue Reading →
Forbes Trip & Travel insurance recommendations
Here is a direct link to the site to compare travel insurance providers. We have used these providers at least 5 times now and the policies have the high limits that Forbes recommends for medical treatment (primary meaning you file with them first) (250k+) and medical evacuation (250k - 500k). Browse any cruise group for... Continue Reading →
We love Les Frenchies
One of our favorite YouTubers, a couple of "a certain age", here to explain Paris to us. https://www.certainagemag.com/post/lost-and-found-in-paris-with-les-frenchies
Miscellaneous October 2023
“Whereas Tokyo is known as a city of transplants and Kyoto has a reputation for being inscrutable, Osaka is a stark contrast,” said Andres Zuleta, founder of Boutique Japan, a luxury travel specialist. “People in Osaka tend to be both very proud of their local culture and remarkably open to sharing it.” https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/visit-marseille-over-paris-osaka-over-tokyo-second-city-vacation-cc9fdd84?mod=djemwsjtravel Rejoice in these... Continue Reading →
PGA Tour Grill > Aspire Lounge (SAN)
Better food, better surroundings, and less crowded than Aspire Lounge...which was FULL with a line of 20 people waiting at 7am. No thank you. The PGA Tour Grill at SAN came to our emotional rescue with the free dining benefit of the Chase Priority Pass. Not shown: nice 3 egg omelet with fancy sauces, hash... Continue Reading →
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