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…
In 2014, I traveled more than in previous years. I easily requalified for American Airlines’ top tier Executive Platinum status and I burned a ton of miles for a European trip in 2014 and a round-the-world trip in 2015. The blog reached a new milestone — 100 posts — and my blog was featured in Million Mile Secrets’ Friday Interview Series. As for flights, I took 145 domestic…
