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
FRAUD: MY UNITED ACCOUNT WAS HACKED!
Last night, when I got home from work, there was a voicemail on my home machine. The woman identified herself as Janet from the Corporate Security Department at United Airlines. She noted suspicious activity on my MileagePlus account and asked if I had authorized the purchase of Amazon Gift Cards from the account. She left … 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
50K UA Chase Explorer Offer
I was at a Chase Branch today to open a savings account (I had received an offer in the mail offering $200 if I opened a new savings account with $15,000). While minding my own business, the manager told me I was pre-approved for a United Airlines Mileage Plus Explorer Visa. The last thing I … Read More
Justine’s Flight From Hell (Part II) – Delta 416 to Dakar
This is Part II of Justine’s account of Delta flight 416 (see Part I here). As a frequent flyer, I know that many people are reading this thinking they have worse tales of woe. (I remember an overnight at Athens Airport because Delta had to fly in a widget from Atlanta – they couldn’t … 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
Would you Induce a Niacin Flush Just to Get a Free Stopover?
Well, I’m sure you know of crazier stories, but this one certainly makes me blush! During my recent travels, I met a man, lets call him John. He knew that I was a travel blogger, so he was eager to tell me his story of how he gets airlines to give him overnight layovers when … 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
A Reversal by United – Premier Platinum Reinstated!
In my previous post entitled Premier Platinum for One Day Only, I detailed my arduous saga regarding the application I filed with United Airlines for a MileagePlus Status Match Challenge. United Airlines initially granted the application, but then, the next day, did an about-face, and denied the challenge based on a Continental Airlines OnePass Silver … 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.