There was a time not all that long ago–just about 150 years or so in the past–that the idea of a horseless carriage (known today as a “car”) was a far-fetched idea that was light years–or light millenniums even–away. Self-propelled cars, it was believed by some, would never, ever catch on. It simply wasn’t going to happen. It… Read more →
Tag: Travel
Make Your Hotel Feel like Home
As you’ve probably gathered from everything on this blog, my site and my social profiles, I love to travel. If you’re reading this, chances are you do too. And, if you’re anything like me, you’re probably no stranger to hotel rooms both large and small, expensive and cheap, homey and not-so-homey. The lattermost aspect of traveling, feeling like… Read more →
Better Business Travel
Unfortunately for me and many, many of you, travel isn’t always fun and games. Yes, exploring the world, experiencing the culture and the food (or both at the same time) of a new country can be an enlightening and awe-inspiring experience. So while not all travel is for pleasure, it is possible to take a business plan ride and… Read more →
Six Pieces of Travel Tech You Shouldn’t Miss
Technology, as it continues to expand, has begun push its influence into nearly every facet of our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we diagnose illness. Travelers aren’t being left behind, either. With the continuously advancing technological world and an expansive list of developers, designers and geniuses in the world who are focused on redefining… Read more →
Experiencing a Culture Through Food
If you’re anything like most of the habitual travelers around the world, you likely have a few things planned out before you decide to embark on a cross-country (or cross-planet) expedition. You figure out where you’re going to stay for the duration of the trip. You plan out–to the minute sometimes–what you’ll be doing, where you’ll be going and… Read more →
New York City Travel Guide
So you’ve decided to take a trip to the Big Apple. I’m not surprised, honestly; it’s a beautiful city with beautiful people and a beautiful atmosphere. In previous posts on this website and my others, I’ve already fully fleshed out where you should be staying the night, where you should be eating and some of the more well-known eateries around… Read more →
The Pros and Cons of Traveling Alone
When most people decide to take a vacation it’s a meticulous planning process. Scheduling time off of work not only for you but for your husband, wife or partner. Pulling the kids (if you have any) out of school and figuring out their class schedules and gathering homework and assignments. Figuring out an agenda that will please everyone involved–can’t… Read more →
Recognizing the Importance of Travel
Let me start by saying that I have not seen every wonder of the world, every mountain peak, every set of winding hills and valleys or every beautiful and picturesque landscape that this world has to offer. But I have seen quite a few during my time spent traveling the world and immersing myself in the culture and community… Read more →
Beating Your Fear of Flying
To view this blog as a slideshow, click here. It’s a question that gets asked every so often, one for which no one ever seems amply prepared. Sometimes they spring it on you in a job interview, other times at networking sessions or, if you’re particularly unlucky, on a first date. It seems like there is no right answer,… Read more →
Travel Destinations Within the US
The United States of America is, by and large, a beautiful country. From the rolling Rocky Mountains and grassy plains of the Midwest to the Florida Everglades and monuments in Washington D.C., and everything in between. We’ve discussed some of the best that New York dining has to offer, and some of the best walking and short-term traveling you… Read more →