Peter Kinney articles

AI-generated image of a couple locked out of their vacation rental cabin.

My rental cabin had smart locks that stopped working after a software update. Will I be able to get a refund?

Smart locks have become incredibly common at vacation rentals. But what happens when a software update causes those locks to stop working?
July 15, 2026 Peter Kinney
AI-generated image of a couple upset about getting very different prices on similar hotel bookings.

I booked a hotel in an app, my wife booked another on her computer. Hers cost half as much. Did they really charge me more because I was on my phone?

A hotel room is a hotel room, right? Not according to today's booking systems. When the same trip produces dramatically different prices depending on how you book, it’s natural to feel suspicious, but this situation is actually more common than many travelers realize.
July 14, 2026 Peter Kinney
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Car Camping vs. Tent Camping—Which Is Right for You?

Compare car camping and tent camping to discover which style fits your travel goals, budget, comfort level, gear needs, and outdoor adventure preferences before your next camping trip begins confidently.
July 9, 2026 Peter Kinney
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Scientists discovered a 2000-year-old glassified human brain near Pompeii that was so well preserved they could perform a neurological study.

Most ancient bodies vanish without a trace. But when Mount Vesuvius exploded in 79 AD, it preserved a secret inside a man’s skull. What scientists uncovered defies belief: a human brain turned to glass by volcanic heat.
July 3, 2026 Peter Kinney
AI-generated image of a woman with lots of cash at a cashless resort.

I brought a lot of cash for this vacation, but the resort has gone cashless. Is this going to cost me?

For decades, cash was the ultimate travel backup. But nowadays, many travelers get a shock when they arrive at a resort and discover it has gone completely cashless.
July 1, 2026 Peter Kinney