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Published April 19, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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The photo above is of Dr. Jeffry Life. He’s the poster-boy…er man… er old man for Cenegenics. And he creeps me out every time I fly. If you’re a frequent flier, you may recognize Grandpa Buff Jeff (as I like to refer to him) from virtually every airline magazine. He advertises Cenegenics Medical Institute – a business that promotes healthy aging. What is most shocking about this ad, is how Grandpa Buff Jeff looked like before he bought into Cenegenics.
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| Category: Airplanes, Odd Observations |  Print This PostPublished March 19, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Sometimes when you travel home, your flight schedule is such that you don’t have enough time to really explore the city you’ve visited, but have enough time that you’d rather not waste it at the hotel or airport. And if that city happens to be Washington D.C. and you’re flying out of Dulles International Airport (IAD), you’re in luck! Dulles has a secret that many travelers are unaware of; The Smithsonian has a satellite National Air and Space Museum, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, just minutes away from the terminal. An inside are some terrific aircraft including a Concorde Jet and even the Orbiter Enterprise! 2 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Museums & Other Attractions, Washington D.C. | Print This PostPublished January 26, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Yesterday’s post about my poor customer service experience with American Airlines is a perfect example of how airlines just don’t get it when it comes to customer service. Their philosophy and approach to customer service is like living in opposite-land. Here’s what I mean… Airlines Are Reluctant to Fix ANYTHINGI’ve had my baggage lost, my zippers pulled off, my baggage clips gone missing and my bags damaged. If something could happen to a suitcase, it has happened to mine. That’s the reality of flying. The conditions of carriage are so lengthy, and filled with so many loopholes, that the average traveler won’t have much recourse when the airlines destroys your baggage. 16 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Money | Print This PostPublished January 25, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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While I generally like to keep things positive here on adventureswithben.com, I need to provide context to tomorrow’s pos on How Airline Customer Service is @ss Backwards by telling you a tale of woe today. Thank you in advance for indulging me. Let’s take a look at how American Airline’s Baggage Policy, and follow-up Customer Service were great examples of failure… 11 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Money | Print This PostPublished December 14, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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I love airplanes. Whether it’s watching them land from the beach, climbing into the cockpit of a 747 or touring the factory where they are made - planes fascinate me. Not too long ago I was landing in New York’s La Guardia Airport and while taxiing on the runway, I saw Donald Trump’s Plane. The Plane I was so giddy with delight. Why? I can’t explain. It’s just so cool to see it in person. It does exist and it is H-O-T. I think the fantasy of living the life of luxury is just what we all need after traveling coach in row 32. 4 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Airport | Print This PostPublished December 9, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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Hey Adventurers, Yesterday I shared why I love the airplane in-flight map. Today, I thought I’d share another one of my little joys of traveling, the airplane magazine route map. Every time I fly I always reach (cautiously) into the seat back pocket and grab the latest issue. I flip to the back and dream. You see, traveling is quite complicated. It takes money, planning and time. Flying to South Africa takes over 30-hours door-to-door!
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| Category: Airplanes, Travel | Print This PostPublished December 8, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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I’m fascinated by in-flight maps. I love them. To me, they represent the realism of travel. I take a picture of them on every flight. When most of us look at our world. We see it through flat maps and round globes. Growing up, I use to dream of jetting across continents. I never thought that it would actually happen.
So now, when those dreams are coming true, I always take a picture. I want to remember the moment, when fantasy became reality. It’s one of the small ways I still retain that childlike wonder in me. 19 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Travel | Print This PostPublished November 21, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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Last week I was flying home from Calgary, Canada and sat next to a passenger who took it upon herself to take her shoes off for the entire flight. Her feet smelled. I posted my disgust of this selfish act on my personal facebook page and was met with quite a backlash. Apparently, my circle of friends thinks that it is perfectly acceptable to odorize an aluminum tube for 3 hours with complete disregard for the comfort of others. Now, I will admit that when I fly business class I remove my shoes. But… 30 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Airplanes, Etiquette, Travel | Print This PostPublished August 10, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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June 2007I bought my first suit at Macy’s. It cost about $500. I also bought my first blazer, $300. They were really nice, and I looked really good in them, if I do say so myself. September 2007 – JNBI took said suit and blazer with me on the 2nd of 3 trips to South Africa I was taking that year. On the return trip home, I packed the suit and blazer, dress shoes, assorted shirts, client gift (a fleece jacket), assorted African masks and Amarula into the suitcase and said farewell to them. Last seen: Johannesburg International Airport. 13 really smart thoughts |
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| Category: Adventure, Airplanes, South Africa | Print This PostPublished June 22, 2011 at 7:00 am |
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Ever since I was a little kid I loved airplanes (even earning 35 hours towards my Private Pilot’s license). So when I had the chance to visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour in Everett, Washington, I jumped up and down in glee. What did I discover on my tour? That airplanes are really, really big. How big? Here are 6 examples. A Boeing 747 Tail Fin
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