Travel Rituals
Ahhh, rituals. I love creating little rituals both at home and when I’m traveling. Because my job has had me traveling for a good chunk of the year for the last 25+ years, developing little travel rituals no matter the…
The Dos and Don’ts of Airplane Travel
I always liken riding in an airplane to living in a neighborhood. Except instead of having some walls and maybe a yard to separate you and your neighbors, you’re right next to and behind each other… in a small cylindrical…
Give Your Mom the Gift of Solo Travel this Mother’s Day
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I think I officially have enough experience under my belt to let you know exactly what most moms want and don’t want. For starters (and this might surprise you), they absolutely do not want…
From Check-In to Boarding: My Strategic Airport Guide
I’ve had a very close relationship with airports for over 25 years. Like any couple in a long-term relationship, I’ve had to invest a lot of effort into making it work. Living in NYC, I also happen to use three…
Spring Break 2026: Tips & Advice
What a winter we’ve had – and though we are all looking forward to Spring Break, recent weather and major geopolitical events have us all a bit shaken and feeling vulnerable. Below is what I do to control my travel…
11 Ideas for Your Summer Trip
Have you started planning for your next summer trip? Here are some ideas to get you started! 1. A Quietcation The world is noisy and it’s only gotten noisier. When was the last time any of us have made a…
Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel
Ahh shoulder season, aka my favorite time to travel! And no, I’m not talking about my actual shoulders but those months in between low and high season when the weather is nice but the crowds are few and the prices…
Favorite Shoes for Travel
Considering I travel for about 150 days of the year, I like to think I know a thing or two about finding good travel shoes! Traveling in good shoes is the difference between enjoying your day of sightseeing and turning…
Spring Break Isn’t Just for Students
Whoever decided spring break was just for students? I say we all incorporate a spring trip into our lives even if we’re not friends with a teacher or have kids in school! Consider it an adult spring break. Think trips…
Everything You Need to Know About Cruising
If you’ve been here for a while, you know I love a good cruise! At this point I’ve been to so many places from the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Alaska, Norway, and European Christmas Markets, and more. In fact some of…