Pets on Planes: What You Need to Know

Pets on Planes: What You Need to Know

It’s probably pretty obvious that Hipmunk loves animals (I mean, we have one as our mascot. We also boast a dog-friendly office). And as a travel company, we’re highly sensitive to the conflicts that arise between wanderlust and the love for one’s pet. We’re also pretty good at mitigating the risks when we choose to take our pets on planes. Following the news of the untimely death of Simon the Giant Rabbit, I asked around the office for tips on keeping your furbaby safe on flights. Make Sure They Are Healthy Enough to Fly This one should be pretty obvious, but…

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How to Have a Very Successful Company

Overseeing a business today is typically stressful and demanding. The speed of change has moved into overdrive and companies are spending most of their resources trying to keep up rather than getting ahead. At the apex of it all is of course technology and its insistence that this change is absolutely necessary, leaving businesses with two choices: change or die. With change being the only option, you must understand what you need to do to be involved with that change. Here are some things that can keep your company up with the pack today: Outsource Where you Can These days…

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The Evolution of Skateboards

While there are thousands of skateboarders out there, many seem to be pushing me off the sidewalk on my block, it seems not many of them know how it all began. The evolution of skateboards has been taking place for almost seventy years now. It will be interesting to see just how much more they can change. Here is a brief rundown of how it all started and how they have changed up until now. In the Beginning… While many people have claimed to have made the first skateboard and started the craze, it is impossible to know for sure.…

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3 Tips for Saving Money on Sporting Events

Sporting events may vary from huge events such as NBA and NFL games to smaller, more local tournaments. With that in mind, all these sporting events offer tickets at varying prices as well. For sporting event such as NBA games, tickets will be more pricey. As with all events, front row tickets are quite more expensive and might take a toll on your wallet. You, a smart spender, will of course want to get the tickets at the best price – be it at the lowest price or the price that will make your money worth. Here are 3 useful tips on how…

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House Remodelling Tips you Can Never Live Without

Your house is basically your palace, and you are the monarch that resides in it. As the king or queen of this palace, you always aim for the best in terms of, well, everything. The best curtains. The best carpets. The best post-modern paintings to hang in the living room. And quiet rightly, you would always look for better ideas to make your humble abode look like it was taken straight from a lifestyle magazine. For sure, you won’t settle for anything less, especially when it comes down to remodelling certain portions of your home. Now, this is where you…

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The Most Important Factors to Consider when Deciding on Your Restaurant’s Design

Running a restaurant is no easy feat. It isn’t just the fact that there’s often so much competition no matter which area you put a restaurant in. It isn’t even necessarily because of all the expenses that often go into building and maintaining a proper restaurant. One of the most overlooked things about running a proper restaurant, and often the secret to a lot of its success, lies in the design. Smart and subtle touches that, paired along with good food, go a long way to ensuring its success. From the look and feel of the space you purchase, all…

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5 Tips for Protecting Your Kids During a Divorce

Divorce is obviously hard on you and your spouse, but it’s arguably harder on kids who don’t always understand or know how to handle their emotions. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to help ease this burden. How to Make Divorce Easier on Your Children Whether you like it or not, your divorce is going to have an impact on your children. The key is to limit the negative impact and make the transition as seamless a possible. Here are some tips and ideas to help you manage this issue. Pursue Divorce Mediation A traditional divorce – especially one with…

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