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Monthly Archives for June 2013.

Travel Etiquette Tip: Don’t overshare. Please, please. Don’t overshare.

a table and chairs in a room

So I’m sitting in the Admiral’s Club in Tokyo, trying to figure out what to write for my blog post today. I don’t have a lot of time, so I’ve been scanning my topic ideas, while kind of listening to the conversation next to me. (Do you ever do that? Listen to the conversation of…

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One more day to enter TowneSuites contest!

There is one more day to enter the TowneSuites by Marriott contest! Just click here to leave a comment describing a pivotal moment you had during travel. I have really enjoyed reading all of the responses so far. You could win a $100 gift certificate! Contest ends tomorrow.

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Stop chafing before it starts

a box of chafing relief powder gel

Y’all, it is hot. A few weeks ago, I mentioned wearing the awesome Jockey Slipshorts under dresses for extra coverage and to stop chafing. These shorts are a great option, but sometimes the temperature  (or humidity) is so high you don’t want the extra coverage. But how else can you stop chafing besides an extra…

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Poll: In person wake up calls?

An article by Nancy Trejos came out in USA Today a couple of weeks ago talking about a new trend in wake up calls. Evidently, hotels have decided that a good way to add a “human touch” to wake up calls is to come to your door, as opposed to having a machine call your…

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Contest! Win a $100 TownePlace Suites gift card!

a view of a tropical beach

If you are reading this blog, chances are travel has affected your life in some way. Whether it’s for fun or for work, travel gives people the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world around them. To celebrate the transformative powers of travel, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is doing a photo contest called “Travel…

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People are kind

It is very easy to be cynical, especially when you travel a lot. Humanity is not always at its best in confined spaces with lots of people! However, a few minutes ago I witnessed something beautiful that I have to share. After landing at DFW, I went to the ladies’ room. As I was washing…

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Handling noisy hotel neighbors

a wooden sign with a circle cut out

In the past, whenever I’ve done “Was this rude?” type of posts, it’s never been about me. It’s always been situations that I’ve witnessed happening to other people. Well, this time something questionable happened to me, and I want to get your take on it. A couple of months ago, the Home Warrior, Mini Warrior,…

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Win 2 free nights and $3k from Country Inn and Suites!

Country Inn and Suites has paired with celebrity interior designer Genevieve Gorder to celebrate their updated look and design. They are doing a contest for a weekend getaway plus $3000 in spending cash. Woohoo! All you have to do is go to their Facebook page, like the contest, fill out the form, and pin a…

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