Pandora’s Box Can Never be Closed Again
My ears are tuned to the conversation at the next table in the JW Marriott lounge in Rio de Janeiro. The topics being discussed by this group of…
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Airline Elite Status: Still Worth Chasing?
At the end of the year, it is common to hear that someone is XXX miles short of elite status. I’ve been there myself. Some years ago I…
Is Elite Airline Status Worth Chasing?
Earlier this year, American Airlines announced that soft landings would disappear. This means for those who are only a bit short of elite status miles, the airline will…
The Little Ways Travel Affects Your Everyday Life
Stop and think about how many impacts there are on your life because of frequent travel. Sure, there is impact on your family, on the relationships (or lack…
Do You Geocache When You Travel for Business?
Geocaching, for the uninitiated, is an interesting hobby and cultural phenomenon whereby people place containers, called ‘geocaches’ somewhere (anywhere) in the world and then give hints to where…
Do You Have Everyone’s Dream Travel Job?
I have a renewed perspective on my busy travel life after this encounter. I was at my bank the other day opening an account. The financial services advisor…
Pearls of Wisdom from a Frequent Business Traveler
Research shows that 40-50% of business travelers are women. Many times each year, women dash out their front doors, luggage wheels spinning behind them, waving goodbye to their…
Travelers’ Favorite: CNN
For all the many years I have traveled (40+ weeks each year), I have relied on CNN to keep me up-to-date with the happenings of the world. No…
