This post is a shameless plug. A ploy, really. I’m asking you to do something that will help me out. So please and thank you right up front! Now here’s the scoop: I’ve finally decided to get organized and start a companion newsletter to go along with Traveling with MJ, with the first edition scheduled [...]
When I first started travel blogging I knew a lot about travel as a topic, but very little in terms of the craft of blogging. Through association with some top notch people, and a couple of fabulous mentors (CJ, that’s you), I learned some new skills, mastered a little bit of technology, and set about [...]
While I’m not in the US for this 4th of July, I send lots of good wishes to family and friends who are celebrating at home. Whether you’re at a barbecue, having a picnic, or watching the fireworks, may this day to celebrate our nation’s independence be one of both reflection and merriment. Happy Fourth [...]
Happy Memorial Day weekend! For those of us here in the United States, it’s the kickoff to summer. And although it’s cloudy and rainy here in Seattle, I’m not letting that get in the way of celebrating the changing of the season. I have a quick list of travel reads for today, so take a [...]
I have some busy travel plans coming up, including a quick trip to New York, Palm Springs, and then a week in Orlando for the US Travel Association’s annual Pow-Wow. Pow-Wow is a travel industry event that showcases the best of United States travel. It’s always a great opportunity for learning about trends, discovering what’s [...]
While I”m winging my way across the Pacific Ocean, en route to the island of Maui, here are some travel articles that will keep you informed and entertained. If you haven’t already been making vacation plans, this should get you in the mood. Enjoy! Consumer Traveler reminds us that all is not lost if you’re [...]
I’ve had a busy week of traveling, with a trip to Maui followed by a press trip to Bellingham. Maui was gorgeous, and it’s warm, sunny weather provided a much needed lift of my spirits. The Seattle rain can become a little depressing. The trip to Bellingham was one of discovery – discovering how much [...]
Following some imposed downtime, as a result of a previous rotator cuff and shoulder injury, I’ve been for the better part of three weeks. It is with great excitement today, then, that I’m able to take to the skies once again. Today I’ll be winging my was to Maui, hoping for a little sunshine and [...]
Lots of travel news over the past week, from the potential merger of a couple of heavy weight airlines to the pay-to-pee, from the continued discussion of airline bag fees to the crash in western Russia, it’s been a helluva week for the industry. On a happy personal note, I booked tickets for my June [...]
What a week! I’ve been nursing a sore shoulder, and some residual problems, so I’ve had plenty of time in front of a keyboard to read all the travel news going on, along with trying to book my summer flight to Rome. Following the travel news was a lot more interesting – the flight costs [...]
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