What’s This Thief Going to Do with Airline Pillows?
In the Amsterdam airport’s KLM lounge this morning, it was a packed house. I was in the farthest corner away from the entrance and every seat around me…
Random Thoughts
Rainbow in Kristiansand, Norway
I love rainbows! And I love seeing them all over the world. Here is a view of tonight’s full rainbow from Kristiansand, Norway. It’s very rare to spot…
As a Solo Diner, These 2 Words Really Tick Me Off!
I’m proud of the fact that I’m very comfortable dining alone in any restaurant. Whether a casual outdoor lunch, a snazzy wine bar or a fancy “black or…
First Flight out of SFB – Better than Expected!
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has been my home-base airport for the past twenty years. But did you know that Orlando also has a second airport? Orlando Sanford International…
200,000+ Miles over 47 weeks and Amazingly No Travel Mishaps!
For my year-end review of my 2011 travels, my butt-in-seat air miles added up to 201,832 and I was gone for part or all of 47 weeks. I…
Is Going Down in Status Making You Sick?
Are you approaching the end of the miles and points year with the realization that you’ll be a lesser person next year? A person with a lesser airline,…
Hertz GoldChoice – A New Type of Hybrid
Signs were displayed all throughout the Hertz rental car lot in Houston’s Intercontinental Airport (IAH) this week announcing their GoldChoice program. This was the first time I’ve seen…
Jury Duty and Travel Don’t Mix
What do you do with a Jury Duty Summons when you know you’ll be out of town? I’ve been called for both Federal and County jury duty multiple…
There Must Be a Better Way . . . To Get Your Luggage into the Airport Bathroom Stall
The typical size of an airport bathroom stall is 3 1/2′ by 5′, of which more than half is taken up by the toilet. Most have doors that…
What Is Your Definition of a Road Warrior?
noun Informal A person who travels frequently, especially on business. Exactly what defines a Road Warrior came up in a conversation with a seat mate on a…
