Pinch me – I am going to Dubai in January! I have nothing planned at all, so I really do need your help. Where should I go? Where should I stay? tips? suggestions? warnings? Help me please!! First hotels. Two Nights. I have status. Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold. I don’t want … Read More
Best “Airport” T-shirts by Pilot and Captain on Sale!
I need another t-shirt like a hole in the head, but I can’t resist this sale. Pilot and Captain makes the coolest t-shirts for Travelers. They each have city airport codes, such as JFK, LAX, BNA, BOS, LAS, KIN, DUB, FCO, TYO, etc., etc., etc. SALE!! I just received an email from Pilot and Captain … Read More
A Ride on the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria, B.C.
It was August, and the weather was great on both coasts. After one night in Baltimore, followed by three in Seattle, it was time to make our way from Seattle to Victoria, B.C. There were a few choices for passage. Although, a seaplane sounded interesting, I doubted Won’t Run had enough meds to ever make … Read More
Going to Portland, Oregon
This Veterans’ Day Weekend, I’m going to Portland, Oregon. I’m leaving early tomorrow morning and returning on a red-eye Monday night on United Airlines. I bought the tickets a while ago when there was a big sale on flights through ZFV. ZFV is the name given to the Philadelphia 30th St Train Station. UA has … Read More
Great Deal: Brooklyn Museum Membership on Groupon
A few years ago, I bought a membership for the Brooklyn Museum on Groupon. I really enjoyed it. I particularly liked the special member-only opening receptions, catered with wine and food. We got to see the new presentations before they were open to the public and were treated to musical performances by artists such as … Read More
WHAT’S TAKING SO LONG IN THE PLANE LAVATORY??
The next time you have to wait and wait for someone to come out of an airplane lavatory, think about this: it might be Nina Katchadourian recreating a 15th Century Flemish Masters Self Portrait out of toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and other airplane accoutrements! WHAT? Seriously, this might be the oddest, but most … Read More
Government Shutdown: Marine Corps Marathon in Jeapordy/ Army 10 Miler Route Changed
Important news for those registered to run either the Army 10 Miler on October 20th, or the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27th – Local news in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA is reporting that the route of the Army 10 Miler has been changed, and the Marine Corps Marathon may be in jeopardy due … Read More
Random Post-FTU Thoughts
I had fun at FTU – In some instances, I learned a lot – in others, I received validation at how far I’d come in learning about points and miles. Sometimes, even if I knew most of what I heard, there was the “aha” item that enabled me to connect the dots. I knew which … Read More
Update, and…. Yum…. A Sake Tasting!
The problem with being an incredibly busy person is that sometimes… we bite off more than we can chew (who made up that saying?). Honestly, I’m working a full-time job, traveling lake a lunatic, trying to maintain a relationship, keeping up with friends and family and running a marathon here and there…. Neh, I’m not … Read More
Next Stop: Maui and the Maui Marathon
I have this passion for traveling to places and running marathons. (note: if you’re reading this, you are probably a lunatic about something, so please don’t start shaking your head about this …) Well I’m proud to say that the next journey begins tomorrow with a short hop to Hawaii to run the Maui Marathon. … 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.