The photo shown above is a small ceramic container in the likeness of a kitty that I keep in the very back of my bookshelf at work. In it is a receipt from three years ago when I returned a cable box to my local Comcast office. For those of you who do not live … Continue reading Thoughts on customer service
Category: Basic tips
Booking hotels for the best price
Similar to performing a flight search, in 2018 there really isn't a single hotel website that consistently provides the best deals when booking a hotel room. All these companies now have access to the same information, so there's little need to check multiple travel sites when searching for the perfect place to stay. Here's what … Continue reading Booking hotels for the best price
Keep the really important stuff on you
Back in 2015, I went on a 2 week trip to Peru with a tour group through Contiki. The bus pulled into the hotel at Cusco where we would begin our last few days of the trip, with the highlight being a day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. They unloaded all the … Continue reading Keep the really important stuff on you
The folly of buying & storing multiples
Up until just a few years ago I had a bad habit of buying up extra identical items of things that I liked just in case these items were discontinued in the future. In my mind, I justified this behavior as future proofing myself for any situation that might come up. Here are a few … Continue reading The folly of buying & storing multiples
Good enough vs forever
There was a recent conversation thread on Bogleheads about travel bag recommendations. A common phrase that came up was people willing to paying a hefty price for a bag that will "last a lifetime." Now I am all for paying a little extra for good quality stuff, but one thing I have noticed over the … Continue reading Good enough vs forever
Timeshares: a public service announcement
A short while back, one of my mom's friends asked her to pass on a message to me: the friend wanted to know if I'd like to buy her timeshare. After an initial moment of disbelief, I replied hell no and took great offense that this person would insult my intelligence for even posing such … Continue reading Timeshares: a public service announcement
Eating at national parks
Since I started traveling back in the day, one of my favorite class of destinations within the United States has always been national parks. When visiting these beautiful recreational areas, eating well without spending $40 per meal can be a challenge. Just like with a lot of things, when there's no competition, prices get … Continue reading Eating at national parks
First aid kit for the road; how to handle minor health issues
A couple of weeks ago in Death Valley, Mrs Lite Adventurer and I woke up at 5 AM and drove to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes to watch the sunrise. While walking out onto the dunes to get a good view of the morning light, I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking … Continue reading First aid kit for the road; how to handle minor health issues
How to get a good deal on a rental car
In comparison to shopping for flights, booking a rental car is easy. Airplane prices go up and down with no consistently predictable pattern, and with very few exceptions, once you pay your money, you're locked in to the flight. I hate shopping for flights due to the time involved and the pricing games played … Continue reading How to get a good deal on a rental car
How to use basic toilets out in the middle of nowhere
If you've never left the comforts of North America, you probably haven't experienced the various types of toilets that you don't normally find in wealthier western countries. Here we'll go over a couple of types that you're likely to encounter at some point if you travel to third world countries (or developing countries if you … Continue reading How to use basic toilets out in the middle of nowhere
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