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
Japan 2014 Trip- Travel: JFK-TPE-KIX
I confess: I am a frequent flyer. I travel a lot and often my trips are short. My trip to Japan, however, was to be 10 nights, not counting the first 2 nights lost in the time warp of flight. I meticulously planned the flights and the hotels for 4 nights in Kyoto and 6 … Read More
Justine’s Flight from Hell: Delta 416 to Dakar – Debacle Par Excellence (Part I)
Justine is a world traveler. She enjoys traveling solo to places others don’t travel to and immersing herself in local culture. She does not have frequent flyer status because each region has different airlines. This is her account of Flight 416 from JFK to Dakar, Senegal which she refers to as the Flight from Hell. … Read More
Japan: 3 Things I Was Surprised I Didn’t Know ….
When I traveled to Japan, there were a few things that surprised me. I was surprised mostly because I felt I should have known about these things, but didn’t. I. Japanese Drive on the Left Side of the Road The cars, driving, and even walking are the same as the United Kingdom. The steering wheels … Read More
Back from 12 Day Trip to Japan
If you follow this blog (and I’m thankful if you do), you might have noticed that I have not posted in two weeks. Fear not, I have not left. I was traveling in Japan – and now I’m back. I had a great time. I can’t wait to share the details with you – from … Read More
Visit Japan With Hello Kitty
Cute alert here! the Japanese National Tourism Organization has an adorable free Hello Kitty app, that I just downloaded from iTunes (you must download this before leaving for Japan). The app contains a collection of region specific HELLO KITTYs with local themes or features in the costume or the background. There are more … Read More
Guest Post: Won’t Run For Miles Travels to Baton Rouge by Himself
Guest Post, by Won’t Run For Miles. I always knew this day would eventually come for me. For I, the infamous Won’t Run for Miles, was going on my first trip by my lonesome. The task you ask? Simply put, was to meet Will Run For Miles – Kathy for her 100th marathon. My goal: … Read More
Japan: Free Wifi For Tourists
I am going to Japan this week, so I’ve been busy looking into the geekier things like wifi and apps (and ignoring the fact that there’s a snowstorm in Tokyo at the moment). There is now free wifi being offered for tourists in Japan, care of NTT – here is the LINK. It sounds easy … Read More
Intro – The Choice to Run my 100th Marathon in Baton Rouge, LA
On January 19, 2014, I ran my 100th marathon at the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge (aka the Red Stick City) is the state capitol of Louisiana, and the second largest city in the state. I love New Orleans (the largest city in the state), but Baton Rouge has its own unique … Read More
Fabulous Japanese Toy Exhibit at San Francisco Airport
The current art exhibit at Terminal 3 at SFO (United Airlines) is entitled JAPANESE TOYS! From Kokeshi to Kaiju, and it’s whimsical and entertaining! It has everything from Robots, to Godzillas to Miss Kittys! If you are passing through SFO at anytime through April 2014, I’d recommend a walk through Terminal 3. It’s so much … Read More
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.