The Singapore Girl in History
The Success of an Airline and a Uniform…
It goes without saying that Singapore Airlines is one of the best airlines ..
Get $15 off $300 on Mastercard Giftcards at OfficeMax
Office Max stores are currently having a limited time offer (until 8/8) where you can get $15 off $300 in Mastercard giftcards. These..
If You Have Tmobile, Switch to the North American Plan
I use T-mobile mainly because of their low international charges (20 cents a min in covered countries) and free text and data roaming with..
Top 5 Travel Must Haves
A few weeks ago I was on a trip with a friend and he was writing a post about travel must haves. Here’s what I always have in my suitcase
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Why Cecil the Lion is Only the Beginning
The big uproar that started with the killing of Cecil the Lion will surely die down, and attention to it will be forgotten for some time. ..
The Phoenician Scottsdale Then & Now
The Phoenician Scottsdale is part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection of hotels. The Phoenician is tucked into the Sonoran Desert at the base ..
Should I Ride That Elephant or Pet That Tiger?
As the world focuses on Cecil the Lion and the American dentist who hunted him down for his own entertainment, there are far too many anim..
#frifotos — Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the Heart of Central #Asia
today’s #frifotos theme is Asia, and i thought i’d share some photos of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from my recent trip. as you can see, it still..
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Scottsdale
Back in June of 2011 I had the most amazing meal at the Phoenician Scottsdale at celebrity Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Steakhouse..
Top 5 Travel Hacks Everyone Can Use
Have you ever been on a trip and realized you’ve forgotten something? It’s never a good feeling. Last week on a trip I forgot some presc..
Starwood Nights and Flights- Don’t Forget
Did you know that Starwood has a program called Nights and Flights? It’s a redemption program that I always forget about.
With Starwood..
Heads Up: Google Translate Visual Translation Now Supports 27 Languages
i wrote a couple years ago about how invaluable the Google Translate app (Android and iOS) has been on my travels. that’s most definitely ..
Chinatown Buses in Europe? They Exist!
so there’s more than just the train?
for the most part i never think about using a bus to travel between cities in Europe since the tra..
Why First2Board Phoenix Sessions Was Successful
This past weekend I got to spend a hot and sunny weekend in at one of Starwood’s amazing properties known as The Phoenician Resort and Spa..
What Is Pad Thai?
To understand the history of Pad Thai, you need to understand the words. Pad means fried and refers to the fried noodles. Thai – that’s o..
Top 5 Things To Do In Phuket
So you’re planning a trip to one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, Phuket, Thailand. What are the top 5 things to do..
Apple Watch Battery Drains On Vacation
A few weeks ago I wrote about my initial reactions to traveling with the Apple Watch and how it could benefit travelers. Now that I’ve ha..
New Food Amex Offers
If you have an American Express card then you have the opportunity to take advantage of their many “spend offers”. These usually entail sp..
Chiang Mai Thailand Elephant and Tiger Encounters
Chiang Mai is a northern city in Thailand that is surrounded by tropical jungle and hills. One of the most popular tourist activities in ..
Welcome To Spire Elite IHG Rewards
Yesterday I was surprised to get an email from Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) welcoming me to their new Spire Elite membership rewards..