I’m often asked if I travel full time or if I have a “real” job. It’s a fair question: if you follow this blog, it seems like I’m constantly jetting off somewhere new. Here’s the truth: I do have a “real job” – I work full time for a PR firm in Washington, D.C. I…
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Oh, Travel: the Ups and Downs of Travel
The highs I have experienced while traveling are some the greatest I’ve ever felt in my life. The achievement of riding my bike up & down crazy hills in Maine. The sense of awe that came after climbing the Duomo in Florence & looking out across that beautiful red-roofed city. The sounds & tastes of…
Oh, Travel: Daily Deals: Good for Business or Good for Consumers?
84% off dental services. 61% off kids foreign language classes. Gym membership & personal training. Half off a Vermont bed & breakfast.These are just some of the emails that flood my inbox on a daily basis from companies like Groupon, LivingSocial, TravelZoo, Amazon Local, & BloomSpot. Usually they are skimmed & moved to my trash…
Oh, travel: Transportation
Inspired by my husband, who often bikes to work, I have recently taken up cycling. While pedaling away on a long ride the other day, I was thinking about all the various modes of transportation that one encounters while they’re traveling. My own experiences are almost too numerous to count, but on top of mind, I’ve taken: a…
Oh, Travel: Eating locally
One of my foremost travel commandments is one I learned from my father at a young age: thou shall not eat at chain restaurants when traveling. If you can get it at home, you shouldn’t be eating it there. My two exceptions to this rule: coffee shops & road trip food. While I would prefer…
