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• Quicker on the Return

  It is common knowledge among most travelers that the return leg of a trip always seems shorter than the initial portion. But while we all accept this... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Hurricane Strands Passengers, Brings Unexpected Guests

  

  This past weekend, Hurricane Irene slammed into the East Coast, leaving billions of dollars in damage, millions of people without power and thousands more... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 TRAVEL

• You’re Staying Where?

  

  I love hotels! It may sound weird, but I really do. I like walking into a new place I’ve never been before, nicely cleaned and set up, just waiting for my... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Montana's Big Sky: A Trip Down Memory Lane

  

  Montana is called “Big Sky Country,” a nickname not understood by many until they witness the unobstructed beauty of its sprawling landscapes, rugged mountain... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Where to Spend Labor Day Weekend

  

  It's the last long weekend of the summer, the final hoorah before the cool breath of fall sets in and backyard barbecues and outdoor patios will become a thing... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 TRAVEL

• On Planes, Passengers Indulge

  

  I've written a few posts about trying to stay active and eat healthy while traveling, since it is often difficult to maintain that lifestyle while on the road.... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 TRAVEL

• InSite Newsletter

  This is going to be a super quick post, but I just wanted to direct everyone to my article about Edmonton in the "InSite on Leisure Group Travel" newsletter. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Rationing: Turning One Meal into Four

  

  It does not seem completely plausible to purchase one sandwich and get four meals out of it. But trust me, it's definitely doable, especially when you are a... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Your Outfit Could Get You an Upgrade

  

  When most people fly, they probably put as little thought as possible into what they are wearing. Obviously, there are those business travelers who always... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Move, Learn, Eat: The Digital Equivalent of Eat, Pray, Love

  Rather than read over 300 pages of a book or watch a two-hour movie to reach spiritual and emotional understanding, you can simply log on to YouTube and watch... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Common Decency on Planes

  

  A couple weeks ago, I was out to dinner with a few girlfriends and the subject of airplane travel came up. We were discussing how frustrating it can be dealing... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 TRAVEL

• A Nice Parting Gift

  

  How many of you are guilty of swiping those miniature bottles of soap, conditioner and lotion from a hotel bathroom before checking out? Come on, don't be shy. Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Indy Wicked Weekend: My First Fam Tour of Edmonton

  

  Car races, chuck wagons and witches, oh my.(Yeah, I had to make the reference.) These were just some of the experiences I had on my first fam tour of Edmonton,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 TRAVEL

• Catering to Emerging Tourism Markets

  

  China and Iraq, two countries with seemingly nothing in common. Except for the fact that they are both being heavily targeted by the hospitality industry, but i... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Freelance Gig Finally Pays Off

  After working for over a year at my freelance writing gig, completing all of my assignments through research done online or speaking over the phone to tourism... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Would You Do a Digital Detox?

  Imagine arriving at a hotel to check in and before they hand you the room key, they demand your cell phone, iPod and any other kind of electronic device you... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sam Adams Drank Here: A Patriotic 4th of July in Boston

  

  When I agreed to take a trip to Boston to visit my best friend, Fourth of July weekend seemed like the perfect time of year. What better place to celebrate our... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 TRAVEL

• 90+ and Sunny: My Week in Myrtle Beach

  

  There is always that fear when you go on vacation that weather in your planned destination will be miserable, while everyone back at home enjoys days of clear... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2011 TRAVEL

• A Day of Armchair Travel

  

  I read about this concept in an article and couldn't help but be intrigued by it. What exactly is armchair travel? It's basically being transported to a... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Airplane of the Future?

  The future is a curious thing, who knows what people will wear, what kind of homes they will live in, what new gadgets they will use. It's a mystery only to be... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 TRAVEL