The day before leaving for our European cruise, we were having some bubbles at The Mercer Kitchen with a friend who had just moved to New York. My partner and I were explaining our competition quest to visit all 50 states, with one of The Partner’s unvisited states was Alaska. Our friend, knowing we were going to be in Seattle a month later, calmly suggested: “Why don’t…
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…
Last month I described how I am flying around the world with the caveat, “for now!” I tell you, having Executive Platinum status with American Airlines is a curse…free award ticket changes have me constantly checking for different award tickets for my trip. A new option for the third portion of the trip, from Budapest to Austin, has recently become available. Currently, I’m booked to fly from…
My article in the January/February issue of InFluential Magazine challenged you to make a resolution to take a trip this year. I received a few emails from folks asking if I had any resolutions. I do and they are mostly blog related. Better photo organization. I take almost all the photos I use on the blog with my iPhone. I should get a better camera and that’s…
The start of a new year brings change in the lives of many people. Most people will make a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, which is traditionally known as a New Year’s Resolution. Popular goals include resolutions to improve physical well-being, improve finances, improve mental well-being, or to take a trip. Because I’m all about travel, I challenge you…
