Easily one of my pet peeves, airline fees are at best frustrating and, at worst, insidious and can catch you off guard, costing $25+ on your trip. Take, for example, a recent trip to Las Vegas. I had the opportunity to meet a friend who had a room comped for Super Bowl weekend. I knew … Continue reading
I love to travel. I won’t make any bones about it. I won’t complain about the long, boring flights, or the tedious security requirements, or even the high airfares or the snobby international flight attendants. I simply love the adventure of traveling too much to notice any of these relatively minor inconveniences. After all, what … Continue reading
It’s no secret: I’m addicted to travel porn. Every day I get emails regaling the virtues of another exotic location or a brand new hotel. My inbox bulges (virtually, of course) with flash sales, newsletters and updates, brimming with tempting photography and shocking deals. Of course, if you have a bit of flexibility in your … 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 