The Transit of Venus may not technically be related to running or travel, but I think it is something that both groups find fascinating.  I certainly do!  Is anyone going to be out running while this occurs? Will anyone be on a plane and catch the view from the sky?  Please let me know.     This article, written by … Read More

Through June 30, 2012, American Express is giving away $25 Amex Gift cards when you get an Amex Prepaid Card and load it with $200. you can get the card HERE.  Once you click on the “Get Your Card for Free”  link, you’ll see on the top of the next page that it says: Complimentary … Read More

A quick post because I have to pack and get to the airport – I’m going to Washington, DC – well actually Crystal City, Virginia – for a “Launch” party for the upcoming Star Mega Do 4 mega trip.  Huh? This must sound as crazy to a runner as marathon training sounds to a frequent … Read More

Take advantage of this Special Pre-Summer Blowout Sale and subscribe to Running Times for only $5.00 plus FREE Delivery!     Here is the LINK. I have never seen this magazine at a price this low.  I just purchased it, and the only proviso is that, before the transaction is complete, the website keeps asking you if … Read More

Kayak is one of the most popular travel websites, and the Kayak App is listed as the #1 Mobile Travel App.  I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t use both the Kayak website and the Kayak App.  When I am researching  hotels, airports or car rentals (and When am I not researching travel?), it is … Read More

As you can see from this post, Manhatanhenge is making two rounds in NYC.  You can read all about it below, and also check out the photo I took from my rooftop on May 30th.  When the sky is clear, it is phenomenal.  When its not…. well, you know.  At present, the weather forecast for Wednesday … Read More

Running to catch a plane In jest, I prepared a list of contrasts and similarities between the “Frequent Marathon Runner” (aka Maniac) on the one hand, and the “Frequent Airplane Flyer” on the other.   20. Maniacs look to collect stars,  flyers gaze out airplane windows at stars. 19. Both want strive to attain a … Read More

Just a day or two ago, I phoned Hilton to check on a reservation I have for this weekend. Hugh, the helpful employee asked me if, at the end of the call, I’d like to be transferred to another Hilton representative to hear about a vacation offer and to receive 500 points “just for listening.”   … Read More

I’ve always been curious about the Kindle/Nook/bookreader thing, but I haven’t yet taken the plunge and bought one. Well, today, I saw that Amazon Local has a free voucher worth $20 off a refurbished Kindle on Amazon.com, making the price $49 after discount. All you need to do is go to this link, get the … Read More