9 tips and tricks I use to avoid colds, flus, viruses I’ve been working from home and traveling for work the better part of the last 13 years. We all know what cesspool of germs hang out in public spaces, airplanes, crowds, and hotels – plus if you travel to a conference or office and…
Last June (2018) I found myself in London for work. When you fly to the UK from the States, and don’t stay a Saturday, it can be pricey. Sometimes I’ll fly in early on a Saturday, but I was just coming off another work flight from NYC and had to stop back home in Raleigh…
I travel a lot and find ways to amuse myself. Lately, I’ve been all about the time lapse videos, especially in Las Vegas. Here are a few of my faves.
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…
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…
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…
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…
“And If I Die in Raleigh, At Least I Will Die Free…” Well, that’s what Old Crow Medicine Show thought when they wrote that song in 2006, about six years before the republicans took over what was a moderate state, and ten years before HB2. More on that in a bit… These past few weeks…
Due to our warmer than usual weather here in the Pacific Northwest, the tulips bloomed a bit sooner than usual. So, Chad and I decided to take a Friday and head up north to explore a bit. The Skagit Valley Tulip Fest occurs every year between April 1 and April 30th. There are many different…
I’m going to Spain next month for work, and well, like most of Europe, Spain is on a High Terror Alert. That doesn’t mean you need to change your travel plans, or succumb to fear. But it does mean taking extra precautions and planning. Communication is key during an emergency, but what happens when everyone…