Airplane lost & found – apparently there is a “found” story
I’m of a somewhat split personality when I’m traveling. On the one hand I’m rather OCD about most of my plans. On the other hand,...
Trip Reports
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Buying a ticket shouldn’t be this hard
I’ve been working lately on cobbling together a rather ridiculous series of flights for our winter vacation this year. The plan is mostly South Asia,...
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The challenges of acquiring a Chinese Visa
I picked up my passport containing my brand new visa to visit China from the Consulate in New York City this morning. I didn’t use...
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A trip back in time: Inside the TWA Flight Center at JFK
Eero Saarinen was an architectural genius. This is generally an accepted fact and one that I have never had reason to dispute. Passing by the...
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Welcome to Robben Island
It is a bit hard to see the arrival at Robben Island, off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, as a welcoming event. As...
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Finding food markets in Frankfurt
I’m a sucker for a good, old fashioned food market. Partly because I truly enjoy a picnic and partly because I hate massive groceries, but...
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Exit Glacier and the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
When planning my trip for two nights in Alaska this past weekend I wanted to see something different. I’d been in Anchorage and on the...
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In flight: Anchorage to Honolulu on Alaska Airlines
My decision to finally pick up my first flight on Alaska Airlines was driven mostly by the fact that they operate non-stop flights between Alaska...
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Buying a round of drinks in flight
Anyone ever tried to buy a round of drinks for an entire airplane? I did today and the logistics were surprisingly complicated. Maybe that’s because...
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A different sort of 9/11 remembrance
I remember standing in the door way of a partner’s office at the client site I was at, watching the news unfold that fateful Tuesday...