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…]
Chad and I drove down to Portland for a mini-vacation at McMenamins Edgefield. McMenamins Edgefield is a resort hotel converted from a 1911 farm with many different bars, restaurants, activities, soaking pool, etc. But when I say resort… well, it feels more like an adult summer camp (which is awesome, btw). I’ve been wanting to … [Read more…]
Because I was in Vienna for a work event, our company organized tours for us. I chose the Sweet Vienna Tour, because I wanted to walk around the city and get my bearings and, well, who doesn’t love coffee, cake, and chocolate? Our tour started with 24 of my co-workers (from all over the globe, … [Read more…]