My mom is awesome and while I try to celebrate her often, Mother’s Day is a perfect excuse to call mom, write mom, send her a quick note, or a small gift. My mom loves traveling (must run in the family), and even just recently joined me on some adventures in Seattle. I decided to … [Read more…]
I spend a lot of time traveling, which means that I spent a lot of time planning, researching, and selecting my travel gear. Here’s what I’m currently using for personal carry-ons these days. Obviously, I can’t use all at once, but each bag has its own purpose and use. Tom Bihn Pilot Bag I love … [Read more…]
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…]
I love travel gadgets. I could browse endlessly on travel websites for travel accessories that I do not need, I have no use for, but I desperately want. Sadly, since SkyMall can no longer be found in your seat-back pocket, I have to rely on the internet to show me unique travel gadgets. Well! First … [Read more…]
Uber is my main mode of transportation these days. It’s so convenient and it’s everywhere; 68 countries and growing. If you’re not already using Uber, click here to get your first ride free. Uber is such a massive business these days, so it would be surprising if anyone hadn’t already had a ride in an … [Read more…]
Expense reports are the bane of any business traveler’s existence. They suck – flat out. They take so long to do, and then when you’re finally ready to sit down for four hours and map out where you’ve been the last three months… you realize, half your receipts are who knows where. Let’s say you … [Read more…]
Are you taking a road trip this holiday season? Some states driving laws are quirky, to say the least. For example, did you know that drinking while driving is illegal in every state – except for Mississippi? Or that New Hampshire is the only state where driving without a seatbelt is legal? JustPark.com created a … [Read more…]
Last holiday season I shared nine tips to follow so you won’t annoy your fellow passengers. To refresh your memory, go ahead and read “Don’t Be That Annoying Passenger: Nine Tips to Follow While Traveling Via Airplane” – as all of those tips still apply. Well, after just coming back off a few holiday season … [Read more…]
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…]
My mom came into town and I wanted to do something different with her – so we decided on heading up to La Conner, WA and Edison, WA to shop, dine, and relax at a bed and breakfast before heading back to enjoy Seattle and Bainbridge. Edison, Washington We left Seattle around 10:30 a.m. and … [Read more…]