Now that the winter months are behind us, air travel will begin to get busier. As planes are flying fuller than usual, and as a result, people can be grouchier and easier to upset. In the latest issue of InFluential Magazine I offer some basic etiquette tips for your time in airports and in the air. Turn to page 22-23 (print) / page 25-26 (digital) to learn more! Did…
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary preview copy of “Happy-Go-Yoga: Simple poses to relieve pain, reduce stress, and add joy.” I’ll admit it: I hate going to the gym. When my life gets busy, the first thing I cut out from my calendar is gym time. I know I need to workout more; I just hate actually doing it. I’d much rather spend time hiking…
I think I’ve been pretty consistent in keeping the focus of this blog as a place where I share my travel, dining, and frequent flyer tips. I don’t frequently talk much about the various ways of earning miles and points because I don’t consider this a “miles & points” blog (there are tons of blogs out there that focus on this, by the way). But, with…
I have a friend that is a flight attendant for Virgin America. As a result, I get to see in my Facebook feed some of his experiences while working. This afternoon, my friend posted a link to an article with the comment, “Please share this with your friends. It’ll make my life a LOT easier.” The article included 12 things that, contrary to popular belief, a flight attendant…
It’s the holiday season and chances are you are reading this issue while traveling to see loved ones. You’ve stowed your carry on in the overhead bin. You’ve securely fastened the seatbelt. You’re on your way. Or perhaps you’ve just set the cruise control as you’re driving down a country road as you’re on your way to see loved ones. Regardless of how you’re doing…
I’m about to share something with you that is going to blow your mind. And it is so easy, you’re going to say to yourself, “Gee, how did I NOT know that?” You know that feeling. You are running late to the airport and you remember that you still need to refill the gas tank in your rental car. You know that as you get…
Since this summer, I’ve been pretty good about sticking to my Tuesday/Friday posting schedule. All day yesterday, I had been drafting this post in my mind. I had an idea of what I wanted to write about, but I couldn’t conceptualize the direction to take. So I shelved it and went about my day. Like most Fridays (when I’m at home, that is), I came…
