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Reader Mail : What Is The Difference Between Customs & Immigrations At The Airport?

This week’s Reader Mail comes from Molly in Ireland who asks “Immigrations and customs seem to be used interchangeably at the airport. I’ve notice when entering many countries they wear the same uniform. Is there a difference?” Well Molly … While many nations have merged Immigrations and Customs into one larger agency, such as US…

Travel Essentials – Belkin Mini Surge Protector With USB Charger

Nearly a month ago I wrote about the Griffin Technologies PowerBlock Dual USB Charger as a travel essential … shortly after the entry went up on Flying With Fish the folks at Flight Wisdom wanted to know why I had not instead written about the Belkin Mini Surge Protector With USB Charger. Well, the folks…

JFK Airport Closes Its Primary Runway For 4 Months & What It Means To You

As the old saying goes “today is a new day,” however today for New York’s JFK International Airport is also the start of a four-month project to repave its longest runway, 13R/31L. JFK’ Runway 13R/31L, at times referred to as “The Bay Runway,” is being repaved with more concrete, which is more durable that its…

The Winner Of The Flying With Fish Free Night At A Hilton Is … Comment #153

On the 17th of February Flying With Fish announced it was giving away a free night at a Hilton Hotel, courtesy of Hilton Hotels and BoardingArea.com Last night at Midnight, Eastern Standard Time, entries for the contest were closed out and a number was drawn at random from Random.org this morning. The lucky winner of…

Reader Mail : Can I Fly With A Ham?

File this reader mail under ‘you just can’t make this stuff up.’ Earlier this week I received an email from a Flying With Fish reader, Markus, asking if the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had any regulations prohibiting  flying with a ham. After replying to Markus that I didn’t know of any regulations prohibiting flying with…

iPhone App of the Week : Nikon Learn & Explore

Traveling is the perfect environment for the burgeoning photographer. Breaking free from what is known and commonplace stokes a traveler’s sense of adventure and a desire to capture and record those moments is only natural. While I may find using my camera equipment second nature having spent my teenage years learning to be a photographer…

Only Four Days Left To Win A Free Night At A Hilton Hotel From Flying With Fish!

In case you missed it … Flying With Fish is giving away a free night stay at Hilton. Who doesn’t need a night away? I know I do … but of course I can’t enter my own contest … so one lucky person will walk away with a Hilton Be My Guest Certificate! Want to…

Orbis Ring Flash – The Travelling Photographers Ring Light Solution

Ring lights are both fun and functional tool for photographers. Ring lights are great for macro work, creating even light when shooting still life images as well as producing flattering light (or really funky light) when shooting portraits. While many think of ring lights as a tool for nature and fashion photographers, I know countless…