Yesterday, I got a text from one of my subscribers, Brooke Merkle, while she was on vacation. When CBS News profiled…
Exploiting the airline industry’s “Achilles Heel”
Whether dealing with discount airlines, or one of the big three – all airlines use extremely expensive software and algorithms…
“It’s five minutes of dreaming and fun” – Robert Horvick
Below is a recording of a conversation I had with JGOOT premium subscriber Robert Horvick after he left these kind…
Like the Gideons give Bibles to Hotels
Sean and Janelle of Toward Awakening Travel were kind enough to invite me to talk about the concept of remnant…
It could be worse
For the past several days, my wife has been laying out clothes and texting/coordinating with her girlfriends finalizing what they’re…
An epic Vegas bachelor party… On a budget.
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Years ago, my brother-in-law was getting married. (We’ll call him Kenny, and we’ll call his fiancé…
Ummmmm… Hell no.
[TL;DR? Watch a video at the bottom of this post instead.] I bargained with my sophomore son and told him…
The 60 second method to finding amazing travel deals
Remember that scene from Karate Kid where the culmination of all of Daniel’s “karate training” comes together? Everything he knew about…
Formula for a cheap vacation AND free babysitters
Need a quick getaway without the kids, but don’t have family in town to help watch them? This little trick…
Tips from an expert: Taking better vacation photos
Nearly a decade ago, I got to go on a photo-walk with renowned photographer – Trey Ratcliff. (Click here to…
A $29 lesson about communication in relationships
When my wife and I had been dating 8 or 9 months, we were pretty serious (but not THAT serious.)…
My $480 chicken bus tour through Belize
A few years ago, my wife, kids and I went on a cruise, and after hours of debate and discussion,…
50% to 90% off “Butt in seat fares”. Why they happen & how to find them.
Every airline in existence uses sophisticated computer algorithms that determine how to get the highest price possible for every seat…
“The JGOOT Way” of Travel: 5 foundational rules
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] Below are 5 foundational rules I try to follow with every trip I take, and…
Let the vacation find you…
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