Road Warriorette has been compensated by National Car Rental for this post. Summer is here, and that means long days, warm temperatures, no school, barbecues, and fireworks. Of course, as much as we would all love to have summers off, that doesn’t happen for most of us past a certain age. But there are still…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
In a couple of weeks, I head back to Manila. Yes, this means 25 hours of transit one-way. Even though I’ve done it many times before, I always get a little anxious in the time leading up to the trip. 14 hours is a long time to be on a plane! And the way my…
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