Author: The Skeptical Traveler

Good Times for the Airlines

Warren Buffett said: “How do you become a millionaire? Make a billion dollars and then buy an airline.” At the 2013 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, when asked a question about airline investing Buffett responded: “Investors have poured their money into airlines and airline manufacturers for 100 years with terrible results. It’s been a death trap…

The airline that has the most things go wrong also has the fewest complaints

Full article here “Here’s a paradox: The airline that gets the fewest complaints also seems to have the most things go wrong, according to data compiled by Crain’s Chicago. Among the five categories surveyed, Southwest led seven U.S.-based airlines for rate of: Involuntary boarding denials, Mishandled baggage, Fewest on-time departures. Yet, Southwest also had the…

11 Amazing Places to Visit Before They Disappear

From 11 Amazing Places to Visit Before They Disappear: “Have you ever thought of the places to see before they vanish? I’ve never thought of them until now. Many of these places are quite devastating since they’re so beautiful and rare. No matter where they’re situated, they’re still places that will not be around much…

10 Best Travel Products of 2013

These are the travel products that were rated highest by the SmarterTravel.com reviewers in 2013: Scrubba Wash Bag Lulu Organics Hair Powder Antler Liquis Carry-On RHA Noise-Isolating Headphones IT Luggage World’s Lightest Carry-On Sprigs Multi-Mitts New Trent iCarrier Lojel Wave La Fresh Travel Lite Wipes High Sierra Deluxe Trapezoid Boot Bag More details here 10 Best…