A step up from sitting in coach, where you get a seat among other passengers, a roomette is a private space with a door and blinds covering the windows. Inside, I found two beds, two chairs, a table, and a toilet.According to Amtrak’s website, roomettes are around 22.75 square feet,…
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My itinerary, booked through Norse but with the first leg from Naples operated by easyJet, included a two-hour layover at London Gatwick — a tight connection once I factored in immigration, security, and checking in for my Norse flight to Orlando.I had to complete the check-in process after arriving in London because “Light” ticket holders must check in at the airport counter rather than online, and there was no Norse staff available in Naples.However, Norse…
Beans have really been having a renaissance lately, and I’m loving it.I always grab a…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rick Neuhoff, 65, a homeowner in Portland, Oregon, who rents out his indoor pool using Swimply. The following has been edited for length and clarity.Before COVID got bad, I was doing marketing for law firms. COVID had pretty much killed my…
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Mahjong, a centuries-old tile game with deep roots in Chinese culture, is finding a new audience as younger Americans swap nights out and endless scrolling for face-to-face competition. Across the country, clubs, social groups and tournaments are drawing newcomers who see the game as more than just a hobby. It…
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Stadium food and drinks often cost more than comparable items outside the venue. Exclusive concession contracts, private stadium operations, and restrictions on outside food have created a captive market that allows teams and vendors to charge fans more, even though many stadiums were built with taxpayer dollars. Today, fans at…
