Count me as one of those strange humans who loves a long flight. Most people I know just want to get where they are going. If they could magically appear in their destination of choice, they happily would. Personally, I fear a future that includes teleporting a person from one place to another therefore eliminating the… Read more
Picture this: sleepless, red-eye flight followed by a 3 hour layover and then another 2 hour flight. Tired, in need of a shower, some food and most importantly in need of a beach. You land in Curaçao, your island paradise for the next week, and you can already feel the sand in your toes and a fruity, tropical drink… Read more
I recently read a Conde Nast Traveler article about another airline adding a kid-free zone on their flights. IndieGo Airlines, based in India, is the latest company to make this offer. Although I do like kids (truly I do), as a childless adult, I did a quick, silent cheer in my head when I read this headline… Read more
I’ve owned up to a number of faults on this blog: I can be quite shy, I’m terrified of cockroaches, I over pack, I love maps but I’m horrible with directions, I let a visa come between me and the World Cup. I’ll stop myself there. Well, here’s another one…I’m terrible with names. I think I’ve… Read more
There were many different inspirations for my trip to Singapore earlier this year. Probably the most obvious reason, to check out the Formula 1 races. Then there was the chance to experience a new country. Even though I am guilty of being a serial traveler (I’ve completely lost count of how many times I’ve visited London… Read more
After a few recent layovers at Houston Intercontinental Airport and I realize I have to give that airport kudos. Normally if you’re catching a flight on a small regional airline, your find yourself leaving the bright and bustling area of the main terminal and trudging down to the dimly lit, low ceiling’d dungeon of the airport… Read more
If you spend enough time in airports you see some some interesting outfit choices. From the person who avoids extra baggage fees by wearing half their wardrobe to the one who is clearly going directly from the airplane to the night club. You see it all. On my most recent trip from LA to Atlanta via… Read more
I found it a bit strange to be pulling into parking lot of the Tom Bradly International terminal at LAX with not one single piece of luggage. I had my purse, my passport and an itinerary, but no luggage. Although I do dream of the day when I can jump on a flight with no luggage… 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