Tom Hansen found a memory card on the ground in Athens and became determined to track down the owner. Here's how he did it.
Each Friday on msnbc.com’s Overhead Bin blog I have the pleasure of tracking down an answer to a reader’s questions. This week the topic was: how do airlines decide who gets those much-coveted seat upgrades on the airplanes? With full airplanes these days, many frequent fliers seeking upgrades find themselves unable to get a spot […]
Gastronomic guru Anthony Bourdain’s new Travel Channel show, “The Layover,” offers viewers tips on how and where to fill up on local fare if you have just a 48-hour layover in a city. But what if your layover is much shorter and you’re stuck at the airport looking for a tasty local meal to tide […]
Here’s my ‘bonus’ At the Airport column on USAToday.com this week: a round-up of some of the holiday entertainment and special offers at airports this holiday season. Even if everything goes according to schedule, getting to and through the airport can be a real headache during the hectic holiday travel season.To ease the stress and […]
Staying shower-fresh and stain-free when you’re on the road can be challenging. Especially for air travelers who must snooze sitting up and squeeze a week’s worth of cleansing lotions and cosmetic potions into those tiny, zippered, see-through baggies. Sponge-baths in public restroom sinks can be awkward so, for a story on msnbc.com, I rounded up […]
Each Friday on msnbc.com’s Overhead Bin blog I have the pleasure of tracking down an answer to a reader’s questions. This week the topic was: how do airlines decide who gets those much-coveted seat upgrades on the airplanes? With full airplanes these days, many frequent fliers seeking upgrades find themselves unable to get a spot […]
Gastronomic guru Anthony Bourdain’s new Travel Channel show, “The Layover,” offers viewers tips on how and where to fill up on local fare if you have just a 48-hour layover in a city. But what if your layover is much shorter and you’re stuck at the airport looking for a tasty local meal to tide […]
Here’s my ‘bonus’ At the Airport column on USAToday.com this week: a round-up of some of the holiday entertainment and special offers at airports this holiday season. Even if everything goes according to schedule, getting to and through the airport can be a real headache during the hectic holiday travel season.To ease the stress and […]
Staying shower-fresh and stain-free when you’re on the road can be challenging. Especially for air travelers who must snooze sitting up and squeeze a week’s worth of cleansing lotions and cosmetic potions into those tiny, zippered, see-through baggies. Sponge-baths in public restroom sinks can be awkward so, for a story on msnbc.com, I rounded up […]