I have been wanting to try CrossFit for the longest time, but haven’t gotten around to it. I run and I belong to a gym, but I have been so busy… and have gotten a little lazy about it all. (Yes, it is possible to be lazy and busy at the same time!). A … Read More
Pyongyang Marathon – North Korea Will Allow International Runners
A limited number of tourist athletes from around the world, including the United States, will this year be allowed to participate in the Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea on April 13, 2014. This was announced earlier this month. According to Wikipedia: Pyongyang (평양, Korean pronunciation: [pʰjɔŋjaŋ], literally: Flat Land or Peaceful Land is the capital of North Korea and the largest city in … Read More
Oh Poop! Kayak’s New Bathroom Feature
This morning, I was doing one of the things I often do: searching for flights on Kayak. And then I looked to the top toolbar of the page, HOTELS… FLIGHTS …. CARS… BATHROOMS. BATHROOMS? Where did that come from? Of course I clicked on the page. It says: Compare hundreds of bathrooms at once. … Read More
I Have a Date With Avios on Monday
US Airways is a member of Star Alliance through March 30, 2014. On March 31, 2014 they will no longer be part of Star Alliance, but will be joining OneWorld. This, of course, is common knowledge to frequent flyers. Many travelers are lamenting the departure of US Airways from Star Alliance and are scurrying to … Read More
Delta Announces Another Reduction of Elite Benefits
Delta Airlines has announced another reduction of benefits for its elite medallion members – this one in connection with Alaska Airlines flights. Specifically, effective May 1, 2014, Delta Gold, Platinum and Diamond members will no longer be entitled to priority security and baggage fee waivers when traveling on Alaska Airlines flights. I’m developing a persecution … Read More
Cuckoo for Jogging Maps – San Diego, California
On our continuing jog around the world, here are jogging maps from two hotels in San Diego, California. There are two main running locations near downtown San Diego. One is the route along the Waterfront of San Diego Bay and the second is by Balboa Park. The first jogging map is from the Hilton San … Read More
Fitness Center Review: Palomar Hotel, San Diego
As I wrote about HERE, I recently visited the Palomar Hotel in San Diego, CA, a Kimpton Hotel, and was blown away by the hotel, the service and the suite! I visited Palomar’s fitness center, but honestly, the weather was so beautiful that I just ran outdoors every day. I’ll write about that and post … Read More
The Palomar Hotel San Diego, CA – What a Sweet Suite!
In late December, between Christmas and New Years, I went on vacation to San Diego. As usual, I ruminated between a bunch of areas and hotels, but finally decided to stay all four nights at one hotel: the Palomar Hotel San Diego – a Kimpton Hotel. It is worthwhile to join Kimpton’s loyalty program, In … Read More
Toothpaste to Return to Hyatt Hotels!
Sometimes when there are gaps in my writing it’s because I’m too busy (usually with work or travel or … YIKES, getting my taxes done). Other times, I don’t write because my thoughts are elsewhere or consumed upon topics such as parents getting older or the fate of Malaysian Flight 370. Sometimes I lapse … Read More
The 2014 Louisiana Marathon
In January, I had the pleasure of running the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge, LA. This is a “must run” marathon, if you like scenic courses and a race and city that go out of their way to make the experience special. Hey, don’t just listen to me, even Runner’s World agrees, naming it one … Read More
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.