After more than 26 hours of travel, I finally arrived in Bangkok. Heather and Brian were sweet enough to meet me at the airport, and I was very glad when they proceeded to haggle with the taxi driver to make sure that we weren’t getting ripped off. Back to the hotel (the very nice Aloft … Continue reading
In my opinion, there are many benefits to layovers. Yes, it is wonderful to arrive in your destination after fighting for overhead bin space only once. However, in instances like today, where I had no chance of a direct flight (oh Northwest Florida International Airport, when will you live up to your full moniker?), I’m … Continue reading
Of course, I want to be respectful of different cultures when I travel. So far, it’s been fairly easy–I can copy a local at the table if I’m unsure. Other than peeking to see if it’s okay to eat cray with my hands in New Zealand, I’ve been lucky. I’m glad that this little gem … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 