Wrong About Real ID
It’s rare when the left and right agree: no one really wanted to roll out Real ID. However, chaos and...
Author: James Marcus (Seat17A)
American Flight 5342 & Racism
Hours after flight 5342 fell into the Potomac river, President Trump blamed DEI programs for the accident. Journalists and law-makers...
Is the Movie ‘Carry-On’ Accurate?
Entertaining, yes. Accurate, no. Movies are not documentaries so it is okay that Hollywood ignores details to make exciting movies....
Peter McCallister & the Home Alone Dad Myths
How did Peter McCallister pay to take his entire 15-member family to Paris? Was he a member of the Chicago...
Love for Independent Hotels of Disneyland
Nestled off Disneyland property lurks several independent hotels with fantastic names. Disney is expanding the area under the DisneyForward plan...
Opening Sparkling Wine on a Plane
A viral video shows a woman opening a bottle of sparkling wine on an airplane that she bought from a...
Boat Hotels – They’re Rooms that Float
If you have an old boat that’s not seaworthy but floats, it could become a boat hotel. I had the...
Dress Nice – You’ll Get an Upgrade 👀
TikTok and Instagram are full of travel advice. Unfortunately, great content isn’t always great advice. Flight Attendants and Gate agents...
The 3-1-1 liquids rule just won’t die
Most Americans were unaware that you could fly with a regular-sized bottle of shampoo through many airports in Europe. New...
Goodbye Oakland Athletics
Antagonizing observers of baseball will point out this is the last year the A’s will play in Oakland. Strangers in...
The Airport Espresso Martini Hack – consuming your own alcohol in airports
Social media is blowing up with people consuming their own alcohol in airports. This is illegal in most airports by...
TacTac Taco’s – Authentic French Tacos in Germany…
Mexican food, is the best food. I know all the dishes (or so I thought). It would be my last...
Manifesting a Free Flight Upgrade 👀
Manifesting is “the act of making something happen by imagining it and believing that it will happen.” Can you get...
Airbnb – Why I quit them
You’ve seen the posted public notices on vacant lots, old buildings and shopping centers. “Planning Meeting, Tuesday, August 19.” Have...
European Road Trip 2024
I hate driving. But somehow I agreed to drive 2,000 miles through central Europe this summer. I am famous for...
The bedbug battle isn’t at the hotel, it’s at home
“Put your luggage in the tub at the hotel.” Terrible advice and a false sense of security. Where do you...
‘Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List’ Book Review
Overtourism is when too many visitors negatively impact local residents and other tourists. This often leads to environmental damage as...
Seat Strategies: What to Avoid
As flight schedules continue to get back to normal, seat selection strategy is important again. Today, let’s explore my thinking...
Flipping Out: Statue of Liberty Sucks
Lady Liberty stands tall and proud in New York City. However, not everyone agrees. In this series we explore tourists...
Bloodsport – Cost to Visit Hong Kong for the Kumite
Want to roundhouse kick your way to Hong Kong to recreate the Kumite in Bloodsport? How much would it have...
