When Business Class May Not Be Worth It

Thinking through comfort, cost, and tradeoffs without hard rules After writing about why business class was worth it for us on a long-haul international flight, it’s worth acknowledging something that often gets lost in these conversations: There isn’t a universal answer. If someone can afford business class and it improves their experience, there’s no reason […]

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First Time Flying Qatar Qsuites: Initial Impressions From the Air

This is my first time flying business class. First time flying Qatar Airways Qsuites. We’ve barely pushed back from the gate, and my initial reaction is simply, “Wow.” Not “this is comfortable.” More like: oh… this is how long flights are supposed to work. The first thing you notice isn’t a single feature—it’s the absence

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Why Getting to the Airport Early Makes for Calm Travel

Who hasn’t been there before? Running to get on the plane as your boarding group is finishing up? Bags in tow, heart rate up, quietly hoping the door agent hasn’t closed things out yet. You’re already sweating, and the trip hasn’t even started. And then the internal debate kicks in. What’s worse? The frazzled feeling?

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5 Years With the ZOE XL2 Best v2 Double Stroller: A Dad’s Honest Long-Term Review

We bought our ZOE XL2 Best v2 double stroller in March 2019, when our twin boys were just over a year old. We were looking for something lightweight, compact, and realistic for everyday life — not a monster double stroller that requires upper-body strength and a parking permit. Five years later — after Disney trips,

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Pinter Review – My First Week With the Pinter: Suprisingly Easy, Suprisingly Good, Surprisingly Smooth

I picked up the Pinter during a Black Friday deal that was hard to pass up: buy two beer packs and commit to one subscription shipment, and the Pinter itself was free. I liked it enough that I used another coupon and ended up with a second one, plus more beer packs. At this point,

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Smoking a 24 lb. Thanksgiving Brisket on a Brand-New Traeger Woodridge Pro: What Actually Worked (and What Didn’t)

This is the story—and the step-by-step guide—of how I smoked a 24-pound whole packer brisket for Thanksgiving on a brand-new Traeger Woodridge Pro. Note: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I bought the brisket from Costco on Monday. By the time

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