John Parker
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Can You Take Cigarettes on a Plane?
Despite the ever-increasing price of cigarettes, smoking doesn’t look like it will be stopping any time soon. Although you cannot smoke cigarettes on a plane, can you still take them in your carry on baggage or in checked luggage? The same question applies to other tobacco products including cigars, pipe/rolling tobacco, chewing tobacco and other…
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My Favorite Gadgets to Make Flying More Comfortable
I have flown on many long haul flights, and at 6ft 2in tall, with long legs, I have had to learn to either live with the discomfort or do something about it. I have learned to do the latter with the help of some gadgets to make flying more comfortable always in my carry on.…
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Do Phone Chargers Go in Hand Luggage or Suitcase?
One thing is for sure: In today’s world, most people cannot live without their electronic devices, be they smartphones, cell phones, tablets, laptops, iPods, etc. So, if you are traveling, you will need to keep them charged in the air and at your destination. But can you take phone chargers on a plane and, if…
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Which Quart Size Liquids Bag Should You Use?
Having your liquids properly presented at airport security in a TSA-approved quart-sized bag will not only make your passage through security quicker but will also help those passengers behind you in the line. There is little more frustrating than being in a hurry to catch a flight and only being stuck behind some idiot in…
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Things That Are Not Allowed on a Plane in Carry-On
Every year, airlines seem to charge more and more for checked bags, so many people are choosing to travel by air with just a carry-on bag. This saves money but, as well as being restricted on the amount you can take, it also means you have to be more careful about what you take with…
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How Long Does Jet Lag Last from USA to UK?
Flying across multiple time zones affects your body’s circadian rhythms (your body’s internal clock) leaving you with jet lag disorder. But which way you travel can make a difference in how much you suffer from the effects of jet lag. But do you get jet lag from New York to London and if so, how…
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Should I Lock My Luggage When Flying Internationally? TSA Approved Locks
Whether to lock your checked luggage or not when flying, internationally or otherwise, is certainly a subject for debate. I never used to bother and never had a problem but I have heard of people that have had things stolen so now I always lock my bags. A TSA study estimates that between 2010 and…
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13 Things I Hate About Traveling By Air
Traveling by air used to be an adventure and a pleasure when I was in my early twenties. Everything just seemed so laid back, relaxing and fun. Flying being fun is no longer the case unfortunately as it is fraught with frustrations and annoyances. Although I cannot say that I hate flying, there are certainly…
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Is Flying at Night Safe? Is It Safer to Fly at Night or Day
The serene beauty of a city’s lights from thousands of feet above, the calmness of the night sky, and the allure of a quieter airport – flying at night offers a unique experience. But with this nocturnal journey comes a question that has crossed the minds of many travelers: “Is it safe to fly at…
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Best Inflatable Foot Rest for Travel that Actually Work
There have been many products that have come onto the market designed to make flying, particularly in economy class, more comfortable. One of the newest of these is the inflatable leg rest for flights. Between my wife and I, we have tried a few of these over the last few years. This includes inflatable, and…