Since 2023, we have shared information that helps folks that travel the western US. We learned about this site that has live cameras and warnings of road conditions, travel information, traffic cams, weather warnings, incidents, and much more from a colleague (thank you Doug Galarus!), and have used it on our many road trips to […]
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As of 2025, the IRS has updated the standard mileage rates used to calculate deductible costs for operating a vehicle for various purposes. These rates are applicable to all vehicle types, including electric, hybrid, gasoline, and diesel-powered cars.IRS+6IRS+6IRS+6Axios+1IRS+1 🚗 2025 IRS Standard Mileage Rates These rates are optional and can be used instead of tracking
Travelers all know that taking long stints in small airline seats can be the most stressful and tiring part of any journey. Consider the Los Angeles to Hong Kong flight: depending on which direction, you are in your seat for up to 16 hours or more. This is a true test of service and quality
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If you travel like we do at CellStream, you have noticed the sharp rise in rental car costs, especially since the economic downturn. For example, before 2010, you could get rental cars in San Jose, CA for around $20-$25/day. Today, you can’t get a rental car for under $45/day plus charges (In 2025 this is
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If you think they are safe and clean just for you, you need to read this news report: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/BusinessTravel/story?id=4277067 Comments are welcomed below from registered users. You can also leave comments at our Discord server. If you would like to see more content and articles like this, please support us by clicking the patron link where you
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No, this is not about packing less on your next trip. This is about spending less. Yeah, yeah, yada yada you say. But give me a few more sentences. For the past two years, we have been striving to lower our travel costs at CellStream, Inc. – this in light of rising prices – especially
Just a quick blog to complain about impolite travelers. We are talking about others, right? Not ourselves. What is your worst travel experience with an impolite traveler? Would love to hear some others comments and experiences below. As a frequent traveler, I have logged (literally) millions of frequent flier miles attaining lifetime status on several
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Stories of Air Traffic Control… Hope these put a smile on your face. These are (allegedly) actual air traffic control exchanges from various sources: Tower: “Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o’clock, 6 miles.” Delta 351: “Give us another hint! We have digital watches!” ========================= “TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 degrees.”
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The following is a compilation of “Top Ten” lists from various sources around the web. We started with an old magazine article (torn from either a airline magazine they gave away in the back seat pocket or something like that) from the mid-90’s. Since then we will see the occasional similar listings online or in
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While our policy is to reduce our impact on the environment by limiting travel via fossil fuel means, travel today is so economical. If you are a road warrior, regular traveler or occasional traveler there are a number of sites and tools to help you make better travel purchase decisions, manage your travel, and see
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Most airlines are working on improving air quality inside their planes, but seasoned travelers know it is not the best. [Added since published: Newer planes like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have advanced air management] The air that you breathe inside an airline cabin isn’t nearly as good as what you will find most other places.
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Flying stories are pretty much like fishing stories. You never hear fishing stories until you are at the lake or river or casting with another fisherman. It is then that it seems that everyone has one. Once the first story is told it is usually followed by a barrage of further stories, each topping the other in some
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