No more NEXUS kiosks at US Pre-clearance Sites
Previously, if you were in Canada heading back to the US you had 2 sets of kiosks to choose from: NEXUS and Global Entry. As a Nexus cardholder today I received this…
Travel Tip
Clothing, Netflix style
I’m not going to lie, I’m probably the worst dressed sales person out there. Whether it’s my lack of a fashion role model growing up or just my natural tomboyish nature, or…
It pays to be kind
Today I was able to move up to a flight that was already boarding. I ended up being the last person to board the plane that was maybe 75% full so even…
Addis Ababa Day 2: Unexpected holidays on…holiday
I met a nice Welsh lady in the executive lounge the previous night who advised me that the tour companies at the Hilton book private 1/2 day tours for about ~$80. She…
General | Hilton | Travel Tip
Day 1 Addis Ababa: The best laid plans
As most of you who ready my blog know I like to be prepared for what the stated policies are, even if they are rarely enforced. I landed at ADD ontime at…
TSA 1: Grace: 0, traveling with ice packs
This week I was flying with the oral Typhoid vaccine. It consists of 4 pills that are taken every other day and must be kept refrigerated (but not frozen). Since it should…
It’s shot time!
Since I’m finally going some more exotic places in the next couple months I read up on the CDC site to see what I need: Panama: Just up-to-date on routine shots, but…
Ugh – traveling while sick!
You may have noticed that I once again dropped off the face of the earth last week. I seem to have come down with something that just really knocked me out and…
How to handle a downgrade
A few weeks ago I was on a call with an inoperable seat in First class. I’m not sure why the seat was inoperable, but sometimes it happens and maintenance cannot fix…
Yes, airport food is expensive – 3 tips to remember
I know this is not news to my blog readers, but this is put out there for the average traveler going on vacation this year. Last week I was at Phipps Bistro…