What are the best gifts for travelers for a birthday, holiday, or ‘Congrats you made it to the American Airlines Executive Platinum status’ gift? Well a plane ticket is always a safe bet. But if they already have that squared away, here are some other great suggestions broken up into Coach, Business and First Class options… Read more
As promised in last Thursday’s blog post, here are some findings from my recent, highly un-scientific study of Duty Free shopping vs. department store shopping and whether or not there are truly savings to be had. For my study I chose one item, Christian Dior’s J’Adore Eau de Parfum (100 ml), as the item of study. In… Read more
There is no shortage of things you can do to pass the time while waiting in an airport. You can watch movies on your laptop, read a magazine, grab a bite at a overpriced fast-food joint or sip on a beer with other anxious travelers trying to be anywhere but the airport. And if you’re lucky… Read more
Anyone else shop for their holiday gifts at the very last minute like I do? Good! This list may be just in time for you procrastinators. 1. Anne Taintor Luggage Tags – A great little stocking stuffer to help luggage stand out from the rest on the airport carousel.Price: $8.99 – $9.99Buy From: Anne Taintor Website2… Read more
There is something special about finding the perfect souvenir for a friend or family member while you’re traveling the globe. Something that has Aunt Jane or Cousin George’s name written all over it. What is less than special is finding that gift, deciding to spend your limited budget on it, packaging it up, standing in line… Read more
In this past Monday’s post, I mentioned some great birthday gifts I got from friends and family who know about my travel habit. That inspired me to put together a list of a few items that I’d recommend if you’re shopping for a traveler in your life (even if that traveler is YOU). These are great… Read more
I realize that the decisions I make while I’m at home are keeping me from spending more of my life on the road. And mostly it comes down to financial decisions. I work a full-time corporate job with a better than average salary, but my inability (um…unwillingness) to compromise my lifestyle has a direct impact on… Read more