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Samantha Smith

Meet Samantha – New Contributor at Jetsetter’s Homestead

We might have uttered the phrase “those kids today” one time too many around the homestead this year.  We aren’t old, not by any stretch.  But we aren’t getting any younger either.  And we definitely aren’t millennials.  But that’s okay.  After all, we still feel young… and that’s what counts.  We survived our 20s and…

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The Inevitable Evolution of the Ballpark Hot Dog

I’ve met several people in my life who have traveled to every ballpark in the country to see America’s pastime being played everywhere it can be. For them, being in those places to see the game across the country is a thrill; the goal for traveling to all those stadiums is for the game itself….

The image shows a small propeller airplane parked on an airport tarmac. The airplane has two propellers, one on each wing, and is connected to a ground power unit via a cable. There is a set of mobile stairs positioned at the side of the airplane for boarding or deboarding passengers. The sky above is cloudy, and the tarmac has green and white markings.

Calls on a Plane

The Department of Transportation is considering regulations which would allow travelers to place voice calls in-flight. They solicited travelers and the airline industry to weigh in on the proposed measures. Although the technology exists now to place calls using WiFi applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook’s Messenger, and Skype, the DOT and airlines do not permit…

TBT – Popular Posts and Other Things You May Have Missed

I’m grateful that some of my readers this week are brand-new to Jetsetter’s Homestead.  Some of you discovered this page because of the ongoing Lyft $1,000 referral saga.  Others have visited because I’m a featured blogger on BoardingArea (Prior2Boarding‘s sister site) this week.  However you got here – welcome!  I’d like to give you a…

Manspreading – It’s a Thing

Manspreading… it’s a real thing.  And it’s making people uncomfortable in a public place near you. Urban Dictionary has the following definition: manspreading The act of men spreading legs – particularly on a subway train – to create space for genitalia, which has come under fire by certain feminist-leaners who insist the practice takes up…

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Juggling Life

Every once in a while, I have the perfect storm – an overly committed schedule combined with competing priorities magnified by poor connectivity. That defines my last 72 hours. I’ve been at a trade show since Saturday night that has needed 16 hour focused days that were punctuated by poor connectivity. It’s left me literally…

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Airport Pet Relief Areas – The Scoop on Where to Poop

I travel way too much to be a responsible pet owner.  But I have many friends that do have pets.  And some of those pets travel as much as their owners, in under the seat carriers.  On long travel days with delays and connections, finding appropriate airport pet relief areas can be critical when Fido…

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