Travel
Time Lapse of Charlotte, NC from the 22nd Floor of the Hilton Charlotte Center City

I recently stayed a few nights at the Hilton Charlotte Center City, which is located in Uptown. It’s a great location, walk-able to most places in Uptown and right near the Lynx light rail line. Plus, I had an awesome room on the 22nd floor that looked north. From my view you can see the Charlotte … [Read more…]
Packing Light: Four Travel Accessories for Lighter and More Efficient Travel

So, I may have taken a hiatus from writing, but that’s only because I’ve been traveling non-stop (oh, and we moved across the country, bought a house, got engaged, and married…). In my travels (especially for work), I try to never check a bag (think of all the time wasted at baggage claim!) and travel … [Read more…]
5 Creative Ideas for Your Travel Photos

If you’re like me, you probably have a TON of photos from your travels. I post a few of my best travel photos on my social accounts, but what happens to the photos that didn’t make it to Instagram? Here are five creative ideas that I personally use for my plethora of travel photos: 1. Sell … [Read more…]
Go Outdoors: 10 Things to Do & See in Beautiful North Dakota

This post has been sponsored by North Dakota Tourism, but, of course, all words and opinions are my own. When you think of North Dakota, you probably think of Fargo and maybe Teddy Roosevelt. But did you know that North Dakota is home to some of the best biking, hiking, fishing, and boating in the … [Read more…]
My 2015 Travel Data Visualized on a Map

2015 was a big year for me, especially when it came to travel. I left my job (and took six months off before starting a new job). I booked and took my first major solo trip (to a different continent)! I honestly thought I was going to die for about 90 seconds. And, I met … [Read more…]
My Amazing Experience With Delta’s Virtual Assist Customer Service (Pilot) Program
Business travel is awesome; don’t let anyone tell you it’s not, the same goes for incentive travel, it can help with team building and strengthen the employee/employer bond. But just because it’s awesome doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with difficulties. You’re often told where to fly, when to be there, what to eat, etc. Not … [Read more…]
Delta Airlines Adds 9 New Non-Stop Flights From Seattle

If you’re from Seattle (like I am), it’s no secret that the city is growing at a very fast pace. So, it’s only natural that SeaTac is the fastest growing large airport in the U.S. And Delta is taking notice by chasing after Alaska’s base and adding more and more flights to and from Seattle. And … [Read more…]
Fly Emirates and Earn Double or Triple Miles on Alaska Air

Alaska Airlines and Emirates have been code share partners for over three years now, but it seems they are really pushing their partnership lately – especially with Emirates adding a second Seattle to Dubai flight in Alaska’s hometown. Clearly, demand to stay in a Dubai Beach Hotel increases once the winter months hit! Now through … [Read more…]
Would You Pay Extra to Be the First to Deplane?

FlightView recently surveyed 2300 mobile travelers (via FlightView’s app) asking what extras they want most, and what extras are they willing to pay for. Of the 2300 travelers, 37% were business travelers and 63% were leisure travelers. Totally not surprising, the findings show that 50% of travelers will pay for premium in-flight services and amenities. … [Read more…]