Flight Delayed? Hang Out at the Gate or Risk Missing It
Yesterday both Jeanne and I were flying out roughly the same time, so we decided to grab a drink in…
Travel Advice
Taking a One Day Trip? Don’t Book Anything Non-Refundable!
You know that boat cruise I had decided at the last minute (4 hours before my flight was cancelled) to…
Pack for Your Connection As Well As Your Destination
Aka: how I wound up with a furry snow hat in Dallas in July. This weekend was the last trip…
Transportation from ANC Airport to Downtown Anchorage
There’s not many good options for getting to downtown Anchorage when you have a long layover at the Anchorage airport….
What To Do in Bangkok on a Short Trip
Only have a day or two in Bangkok? Here are suggestions on how to make the most of your time…
Picking Out Perfect Souvenirs
When I was a little kid, gift shops and picking out souvenir knick knacks were one of my favorite parts…
Tips for Bargaining Abroad
My friend & I had some pretty successful negotiations for various Thai souvenirs on our recent trip. And I enjoyed…
Oh the Places You’ll Go–After Coming Up with a Plan
I know this may seem painfully obvious, but before we go on any trip I do a lot of planning…
Update: Fighting Frizzy Hair During Tropical Travel
Round 2 on using Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Blow Dry Perfector: Abandon Ship! This time around I decide to…
International Nightmare: When Your Debit Card is Lost or Stolen
I was so excited to welcome my friend who was joining me on my Bangkok trip earlier this week (trip…
New Guest Contributor–Art Carden
Greetings, readers. I’m Art Carden. I wear a lot of hats: I teach economics at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama,…
What Happens if You Bleed in a TSA Body Scanner
That’s one way to avoid body scanners going through security. Recently a friend was going through Portland Airport Security and…
