This week, I went to the PGA Merchandising show in Florida. I had a great time, talked to some very interesting people, and learned a lot. The first day was Demo Day—basically the vendors are out on a driving range, and people can actually go and try out various products, like golf clubs. We were…
For the past several years, I have been lucky in that I haven’t had to fly on the small planes very often. Last week, I flew three straight flights on small planes. Not the tiniest planes I’ve ever been on—these were the 2-2 configuration—but still quite a bit smaller than a Super 80 or 737.…
Remember a few days ago when I talked about how easy it is to bring healthy snacks on trips? Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans…. For my trip this week I decided to take nuts and coconut bread. I had a bag of cashews left over from a previous flight,…
Today I am headed to a place where I have never been, a town where neither American nor Southwest flies. So I am flying Delta today and United home tomorrow. I know there are plenty of people who travel often and their corporate travel policy doesn’t necessarily allow them to choose their preferred airline every…
A work trip, especially when you’re a new business traveler, can be stressful under any circumstance. If you’re not feeling your best, it’s even worse! The anxiety about being able to perform your duties, the fatigue…. No fun at all. After traveling for work for nearly eight years, I have flown with a sinus infection,…
In case you missed it, a crazy cold front has swept the nation. Temperatures are colder than they’ve been in years. In Chicago, where my sister lives, it is currently -13 and the high is -10. That is insane, and it’s not even the coldest place in the country. (Pictured: The view from my sister’s…
A few nights ago the Home Warrior and I were watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It’s a show on Food Network where Guy Fieri goes around the country checking out delicious little hole in the wall restaurants. During this particular episode, a segment set in Chicago caught my eye. Guy opened it by saying, “People…
Hello, friends! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday this week. My week has been super fun, filled with family and celebration, but my weekend was a little less great: I got sick. This time of year, illness just seems to take over. There is practically a flu epidemic in my own town; I know…
Sometimes, for some trips, you have to work the night shift. This is the case anytime I go to Manila. On the one hand, it’s great! Since the office I’m visiting is open during American hours, I never get jet lagged (exhausted, but not jet lagged). On the other hand, it can be really hard…
Many people in my life love to travel. Some of them go to incredible places, and are far more adventurous than I. One of these friends is headed to Iceland next year. While we were discussing his upcoming trip (of which I am super jealous) he told me a story that happened on another of…
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