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Who pays when a flight delay is an ‘Act of God’?

Posted on March 26, 2016 by planetlippstone

Things were going too well. Except for a tight flight connection in London that got the old heart racing, a recent trip to Italy and Greece was perfect. (More on that later.) It ended with a great couple of days … Continue reading →

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When living on a train means your life’s off the rails

Posted on August 27, 2015 by planetlippstone

At first glance, this sounded like a cool idea: A German student, Leonie Müller, had a falling out with her landlord. So she decided to live on high-speed trains. She considers herself a free spirit. I like that part. Thing is, … Continue reading →

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What you’re really looking at when you’re at the beach

Posted on August 3, 2015 by planetlippstone

As a kid growing up at the Jersey Shore, I always wondered where the ocean led. I’ve spent a lifetime of traveling finding out. Here’s a neat cheat sheet to ponder while you’re at the beach. (Lake beaches don’t count, … Continue reading →

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Deadly derailment won’t keep me off Amtrak

Posted on May 19, 2015 by planetlippstone

Glad that Amtrak service is back on track between Philadelphia and New York. As it’s always been for me. I’ve been riding that route since before the guy who was at the controls during that deadly derailment in Philadelphia was born. It … Continue reading →

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Big challenge: Tons of chocolate without big weight gain

Posted on April 4, 2015 by planetlippstone

My quest to lose a few pounds before I headed for Belgium and some heavy-duty chocolate taste-testing didn’t go very well. I blame it on all Easter and Passover goodies floating around. I’m a victim, really. So as I head … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: The Dachshund and the Easter Bunny

Posted on April 3, 2015 by planetlippstone

My honeybunny dachshund Ginger may be going on 85 (here’s a convoluted formula that made my head ache; she’s almost 18 in dog years), but she’s still a pup at heart. Especially when it comes to kid stuff like the … Continue reading →

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What country best fits your personality?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by planetlippstone

Take this quiz. It’s fun, and just might prod you into exploring some new horizons on that next trip. I’m India. Not surprising, since I’m a fool for yoga and curry. Mitch joked that the only reason I included it … Continue reading →

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Planet Lippstone winds up in another galaxy

Posted on August 4, 2014 by planetlippstone

OK, I’m a slacker, but I have a couple reasons. They may not be good ones, but … For the last few weeks, Planet Lippstone’s been sidelined by some technical and personal difficulties. Lost a bit of content, and have … Continue reading →

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Selfies in Seattle, for a good reason

Posted on March 9, 2014 by planetlippstone

Not being vain for the sake of being vain here. I swear there’s a really good reason for these selfies in Seattle with my good buddy, video director Peggy Cronshaw, who lives there and is the ultimate tour guide. If your … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Thanks, airline, for caring about sick pet

Posted on March 3, 2014 by planetlippstone

It’s an awful spot to be in: hunting for a reasonable airline fare to get to a loved one’s funeral at the last minute. Some of those so-called airline bereavement fares aren’t easy to come by. American Airlines, which just merged with … Continue reading →

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