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United Airlines Million Miler: what I received after crossing one million miles

This is a guest piece by Chris, a friend of The Quiet Vacationer and a United Airlines Million Miler.The Quiet Vacationer messaged me shortly...

Experiencing the new Waymo airport service in San Francisco

I was in San Francisco in early January 2026, right around the time Waymo was quietly building up to something. By late January 2026,...

Renting a car in San Francisco Union Square

I have a slightly complicated relationship with renting cars in big American cities.On one hand, it is often the easiest way to get around...