Gail Todd
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Travelers beware of looted luggageMar 06, 2011 1:00 am - Did you hear about the Newark security screener who took upon himself to lighten travelers' loads? It wasn't that he was trying to lift their spirits while they passed t...
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Capture picture-perfect memories from your vacationFeb 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Last week my husband and I spent the evening at his brother's house watching a slide show of his trip to Paris. Whoever said, “A picture's worth a thousand words,” never...
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Etiquette doesn't travel very wellDec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Last week, while traveling home for Christmas from California, my cousin Tom had a knee-jerking response. Literally. The passenger seated in front of him reclined his se...
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Airport security deserves a dressing-downDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Did you hear about the woman who stripped down to her altogether on a flight from Chicago to New York last week? She took “dress is optional” to a new level on the Delta...
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Traveling overseas a new Thanksgiving traditionNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - I just made my favorite thing for Thanksgiving reservations. I do this nearly every year. These reservations have nothing to do with the local restaurant that features ...
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Museum gives charter bush planes their dueOct 02, 2010 11:00 pm - A couple of weeks ago I flew with Einstein to Pine Portage Lodge, a fishing camp in northern Ontario. Einstein was my seat partner on a Cessna 206. He's a real dog. Lite...
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Many tales of animal smugglers who got caughtSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Did you hear about the woman from Thailand who tried to hide a baby tiger in her luggage? She drugged him and then packed him with other stuffed animals. It caused quite...
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Get ready for takeoff - clothes that is: Tips for traveling lightJul 31, 2010 11:00 pm - What do you wear when you fly? Doug Wood wears a vest. It has 30 pockets. He keeps his camera, computer, Walkman, phone and his toiletry kit in it. It even holds a chang...
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Exercises you can do without leaving your seatJul 03, 2010 11:00 pm - For my dear Uncle Fred, flying has become a real pain in the neck. It has nothing to do with the long lines at the ticket counters or the frustration of getting through ...
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A few tips for the solo travelerJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Early this spring, Carol Cross booked a canoe trip with a friend to Northern California. At the last minute, her friend bailed. Carol wasn't about to jump ship, so she j...