I attended a New Year’s party in Austin and had the opportunity to meet some new people. There were a few family members in attendance, but most everyone else was a stranger. The “Getting to Know You” Scene Many years ago, I took a Dale Carnegie course, which helped me to strike up a… Read More »
Over the past 20 years, I’ve stayed at many hotels in the United States and around the globe. When I was 22 years old, I was hired to referee men’s college basketball, which meant that I traveled quite a bit, including games at the University of Hawaii and the Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage.… Read More »
Over the years, I’ve stated in cheap hotels. In some cases, I didn’t want to spend the extra money on a nicer place, and sometimes I had little choice. As a college basketball referee for more than two decades, I’ve been away from my home many nights, which results in many hotel stays. Here… Read More »
Okay! Let me start by saying that I’m not Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, Rudy Maxa, or Andrew Zimmern, or Anthony Bourdain. However, I do my share of global travel, and I have a few tips that might help you prepare for your next international trip. When traveling abroad, you must take many factors into consideration,… Read More »
A few months back, I was on a flight from New Delhi, India to Newark, NJ. The flight is terribly long, more than 16 hours. A month before the flight, I contacted a United Airlines representative to secure a seat in which I could work comfortably. If one is not in First Class, either the… Read More »
Here is yet another cruise story. One of my favorite activities while cruising is using the fitness room. On some ships, the sauna has a window facing the ocean. After a good workout, the view is relaxing and breathtaking. The “Rain Forest” On the Fantasy, the cost of the cruise allows access to the fitness… Read More »
My family and I recently made it to our first Disney Cruise. The Western Caribbean journey began at Port Canaveral, FL, and the ports-of-call included the Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Castaway Cay. This trip was planned several months in advance, and we were excited to try something new. Past Cruises Many years ago,… Read More »
I was recently traveling to visit family for a few days. I was fortunate to receive an advanced First Class upgrade, and I selected Seat 2B. When possible, I like to sit on the side with two seats if traveling on a regional jet. This side of the aircraft usually has more room to store… Read More »