Written on November 14, 2013… I’m writing this while rumbling along the less-than-perfect-this-is-why-we-can’t-have-a-bullet-train CSX tracks in northern New Jersey on the Acela train. I’m on my way home from my something-th (I’ve lost count) & last (scheduled) business trip of the past year. It started in Orlando last October & ended today in New York…
Essential Travel Apps
I’ve been doing a lot of travel lately & noticed that I turn to the same apps over & over again to make my trips go more smoothly. These are four of my favorites: TripIt I love TripIt because it keeps me super organized & it’s ridiculously easy to use. Simply register your email address…
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
I can officially say that Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is one of the weirdest things you will ever see while exploring a city. Created by artist Isaiah Zagar, these tunnels of glass, plates, metallic objects, handmade tiles, bicycle rims, etc. are almost mesmerizing. Sandwiched between two buildings on Philly’s South Street, the Magic Gardens take visitors from…
Philadelphia Neighborhoods
When we visited Philadelphia last month our main goal was to do what we love to do most when traveling: check out neighborhoods & do as the locals do. We fell in love with three neighborhoods in particular: Fairmount, Bella Vista, & Graduate Hospital. The best part about these neighborhoods is that they’re all easily accessible…
Celebrity Cruises: Interview with the Officers
While on our Celebrity Cruise in August, I had the pleasure of sitting down & chatting with Darren Tiller & Steve Gayda, the current Hotel Director & Cruise Director of the Celebrity Summit. We spoke in Darren’s office, which is tucked behind the guest services desk at sea level. The two were as friendly as…
