Have you used corporate rates “inappropriately” when booking hotels? And, if so, how did it work out … and did you/do you feel morally deficient?
Is It Necessarily Immoral to Use Corporate Rates Unethically?
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for November 2014.
Prep for Your Next Trip with the “Right” Book
As is pointed out in a thread on the Lonely Planet forums, there is a genre of literature that is popular with many travelers – namely fiction or non-fiction tales that include extensive descriptions of the geography, destinations and the culture of the region.
Would Frequent Flyer Programs That “Just Work” Ruin Everything?
Do frequent flyer programs need to evolve with the times and become simpler, more intuitive? Or would doing so necessarily remove most of the value of the programs for the truly frequent traveler?
Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Macedonia – and Indo-Canadians
Do Macedonians mistreat Indo-Canadians? The short answer is “no”. The follow-up questions are, “What would make you ask that?”; “What’s an Indo-Canadian?”; and “Why didn’t you ask this sooner?”
Week in Review: What World Travelers Wear, $29 Fares for Skinny People, and Saying Goodbye to a Job and Hello to a Long Trip
New Zealand: Epic Fail?
What’s the first thing Songdoc is going to do once he returns from his trip to New Zealand? Pen a nasty letter to the New Zealand Tourism Board – that’s what.
How Well Do You Sleep in Noisy, Pukey, Bed Bug-Infested Hotel Rooms?
Sleep is a sort of bizarre thing. Our bodies are designed to require it. Yet, many find it exceptionally difficult to achieve … particularly when they are staying at a hotel.
You’re Wearing 100% Cotton? And You Call Yourself a World Traveler?
There are no shortage of discussions amongst travelers around the interwebs about travel clothing options. But which fabrics do travelers prefer their clothing to be made of for specific garments?
Resigned to Experiencing the Trip of a Lifetime
It is exciting to think about hanging it all up, even if only for a brief while, and seeing the world at your own pace. Here’s to a trip of a lifetime. May you find joy, strength, wonder and fulfillment. To “no regrets” and the promise of tomorrow.
Who Knew There Were So Many Staircases Worth Visiting
We travel to see temples, cathedrals, natural wonders, ancient ruins … to collect miles, to eat at a particular restaurant, to stay at a destination hotel. But how many staircases do you have on your “must visit” checklists?
