TravelCommons

Month: March 2022

  • Podcast #185 — Notes on Louisville; Changing Mask Mandates

    Podcast #185 — Notes on Louisville; Changing Mask Mandates

    As the great American philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast” and in this episode, we talk about the rapid changes in hotel service, and in-flight mask mandates. Then I go into detail about our recent trip to Louisville, complete with recommendations for food and drink. All this and more – click here to download the podcast file,… Continue Reading →

  • Podcast #184 — Figuring Out Stealth Travel Inflation

    Podcast #184 — Figuring Out Stealth Travel Inflation

    In the travel world, what goes up — rules, fees, prices — often stays up. It’s the ratchet effect and it’s a theme running through this episode. Inflation is on everyone’s mind, and so we dig into travel inflation, comparing today’s prices with pre-pandemic levels. We also talk about US passport renewals ahead of the summer vacation season, and some… Continue Reading →