Airport restaurant survival guide

Food can be the highlight of a travel experience. In fact, food can even be the reason for a trip (case in point, there is no po’boy sandwich that rivals one from Louisiana and you won’t convince me otherwise).   But you don't always hear rave reviews about the food eaten en-route. Specifically, airport food.   Even in the airport restaurants that bear the name of renowned chefs or belonging to reputable franchises, no one seeks out or anxiously...

aloSIM’s E-A-S-Y approach to carry-on bag packing

Try the E.A.S.Y. method for packing a carry-on bag

Packing an organized carry-on bag means you'll be prepared for short-term inconveniences, since even at the best of times, travel can be stressful and you sometimes need to recalibrate travel plans on the fly.   The name of the game...

Pack with me as I get ready to travel from Canada to the United States

eSIM Travel Diary: 24-hour whirlwind vacation prep

Welcome to my eSIM travel diary! Tag along and get ready with me as I prep for a three-day vacation, going from Canada to the United States with nothing but a couple of carry-ons, my trusty husband, and a digital...

Is airport Wi-Fi safe? Scams are more common than you think

Is airport Wi-Fi safe? Scams are more common than you think

I’d never thought much about airport Wi-Fi safety until my friend exclaimed “I’ll NEVER use airport Wi-Fi again in my life after what happened!”   She’d just returned home from a fabulous vacation two weeks earlier, and her reaction surprised...

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AIRPORT HACKS: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

It’s considered one of Europe’s best airports, and it’s indeed a treat to have a layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Though it is the continent’s third busiest airport, it’s easy to navigate with great places to grab a bite...

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Seriously cool Canadian airport perks

As any frequent flyer knows, airports can be terrible and boring places. On long layovers, you’re often stuck for something to do. Surely, they should have movie theatres and bowling alleys in order to capitalize on all that dead time...

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AIRPORT HACKS: Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami International Airport (MIA) is massive and busy, but manages to offer enough to travelers that it doesn’t seem to be as bland and hellish as other large U.S. airports.   Like Miami itself, MIA has a Latin flare in...