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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Lines suck. Lines especially suck when you’re running about 15 minutes late for your flight (which, why is that always the case?). Alaska Airlines has made it easier and faster to check luggage on your next flight. And, through October 20, 2015, you can earn 1,000 Bonus Miles (up to 5,000 Bonus Miles total) every … [Read more…]
I may be biased, but Michigan is the greatest state in the union. And, according to Thrillist, I’m right! As part of the “America Week” campaign, Thrillist released “The Definitive and final ranking of all 50 states.” States were ranked on their contributions to America, specifically “inventions, food/drink, somewhat productive famous people, unique physical beauty, … [Read more…]
Spoiler alert: You’re going to want to take a bath in Lysol I’m sick. Like, coughing, runny nose, puffy face sick. One might think with as much as I fly, I’d be sick all the time. That isn’t the case, however. In fact, last year I only had a few quick sore throats that were … [Read more…]
I’ve traveled more days this year than any other year of my life. Most of my travel was for work, but some of it was for fun. So, this is what 82 flights to 21 states and two provinces looks like on a map. My one regret this year was not going overseas, but I … [Read more…]
Today my friend Greg took me to breakfast at the little diner at the end of his street called Gary’s Handy Lunch. Gary’s is a cute little 50’s style diner/greasy spoon type of place. The food came out quick, and was good. I had an omelette from the special board (sausage, mozzarella, onion tomato) and potatoes. Usually … [Read more…]
I decided to visualize my Foursquare check-ins. This is the last year of my life, 2013, visualized on a map. Countless cities (some a few times over), 59 flights, a few road trips, one cruise… and 2014 shows no signs of slowing down. Happy New Year.