Ricky Radka

rradka@smartertravel.com

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Leave Something on the Airplane? Here's How to Get It Back

Ricky Radka - January 6, 2021
Let's face it. We've all done it. In part because travel can be so disorienting,…
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Foreign Countries that Use the U.S. Dollar

Ricky Radka - December 10, 2020
If you try handing over some USD in many places in Europe, you'll be greeted…
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8 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Stopping You From Sleeping on a Plane

Ricky Radka - December 2, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cQ21weYYGU Gearing up for a long-haul flight? What better way to pass the time than…
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8 Best Bags for Oversized Items

Ricky Radka - November 6, 2020
Need to transport an oversized item (like skis, musical instruments, or bikes? These specialty bags…
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8 Essential Items for Outdoor Adventures

Ricky Radka - October 27, 2020
Just about every adventure traveler will tell you that bringing the right gear can make…
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10 of the Best Beer Destinations in the United States

Ricky Radka - October 27, 2020
America’s craft beer obsession barrels on. If it feels like everyone and their brother is…
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Which Booking Sites Exclude Which Airlines?

Ricky Radka - April 22, 2020
Many consumers assume that their favorite airfare booking engine or "aggregator" includes fares on all…
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American Thinks Now is the Perfect Time to Raise Checked Baggage Fees

Ricky Radka - April 21, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic and just weeks after a multi-billion-dollar bail-out, American Airlines…
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Why Booking Future Travel Might Be a Bet Worth Making

Ricky Radka - April 20, 2020
COVID-19 has essentially shelved all travel for the near term, leaving many people daydreaming of…
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The 10 Best Zero Waste Items for Earth Day Outings

Ricky Radka - April 20, 2020
Unfortunately, the travel industry is rife with waste, from single-use cups to mini shampoo samples…