Elizabeth Barrett Browning could’ve written, “How do I love thee? Let me count the Waze.” With the driving season upon us and seniors hitting the nation’s highways, there are many digital apps for making the trips easier, safer and more pleasant. One you’re sure to love is Waze.

Forget bulky maps, looking for road signs, stopping at gas stations for directions and other old-fashioned driving unpleasantness. Among other excellent travel navigation apps, USA Today calls Waze the most handy and convenient to use. Not only in the U.S., but for seniors hitting the roads in Mexico, Canada, China, France, Argentina, Siberia or just about any other part of the globe, Waze offers the ways to go.

One of the best features is that Waze is always evolving. Truckers, drivers, GPS and other resources continually add updated info. As you roll along, you’ll be told about accidents, road repairs, police contacts, gas station prices, top eateries, hotel recommendations and just about everything else happening out there along your way.

For more information, go to www.waze.com

Maybe many of us from a bygone era are just too doggone brainwashed, and meekly accept an airline’s apology for a schedule foul-up. However, that doesn’t mean only complaining business flyers should get reimbursed for airline troubles.

If it happens to you, and the only response from the airline is an insincere apology letter, stand up for your rights. You paid for a service, and it was poorly supplied or not performed at all. By direct contact with the airline or through your travel agent, you should demand some form of compensation.

So sorry isn’t good enough. Apply the old cliché, the squeaky wheel gets the most oil. Therefore, with a legitimate complaint, you may get a greased, oily palm. It coud be in the form of cash refund, free or discounted future flights, upgraded seating and/or loyalty points. Of course, because of weather, mechanical problems and other excuses, the airline may turn you down. However, as smart  seniors often reply: It couldn’t hurt to ask!

For current rules on delayed or cancelled flights, go to www.usa.gov/topics/travel/air/resolve-problems/flight.shtml

Just retired from a job that kept me cooped up in an office for 40 years, I want to travel and enjoy my freedom. My folks came from Sicily a century ago, and I plan to visit family in Palermo, their home town, for Easter. How’s the simplest way to get my passport? PDiG, Jersey City NJ

A: Dealing with government regs can be scary. We suggest the easiest way is to confer with a trustworthy travel agent in your hometown, who’ll take you through the steps.

If you elect to do it yourself, make an appointment at an official government passport agency. If you’ve never before had a passport, you’ll be required to be there in person. Before that day, pick up the required DS-11 passport application forms at your local post office or public library. Have a correctly-sized passport photo taken and bring it with you.

If you’re a big fan of the History Channel’s #1 hit show, “Pawn Stars”, and have an extra few hours while in Sin City, leave the casino, take a ride downtown and see their fun store in action. When entering, you may meet one or more of the unlikely TV stars: Rick the owner, Corey his son, the Old Man, Antwaun the guard, and of course, Chumlee the hefty butt of all their jokes.

The store area is often very crowded with fans during the day, sometimes with lines around the block waiting for the limited number to be admitted. The least convenient time to visit is when video crews work from about 6 am to 5 pm on weekdays. It’s open 24-7, so late night and before dawn are best for visiting Gold & Silver Pawn when it’s least crowded.