All Entries in the "Travel Tips" Category
5 tips for rude airline passengers
After flying for a number of years, I’ve observed many rude airline passengers and bad behavior. Sure, airline travel isn’t always fun. Thankfully we have an airline passenger bill of rights to protect us against bad airline behavior. When travel goes wrong and it takes 27 hours to fly from Dublin to California or have [...]
An interview with Scottish Highland Games athlete Jon O’Neil Part II
My Scottish Highland Games and Festival adventures have seen me toss haggis, hang out with giant burly men in kilts (known as Scottish Highland Games athletes), enjoy the bagpipes and some Celtic music, and learn about Scottish clans. This weekend celebrates the 137th Sacramento Scottish Highland Games and Festival (it’s one of the oldest Scottish festivals in [...]
An interview with Scottish Highland Games athlete Jon O’Neil Part I
A couple of years ago, my fascination with the Scottish Highland Games began. At my first Sacramento Scottish Highland Games and Festival, I met the athletes for the first time. I spent the entire day hanging out with the guys and talked about the personal lives of Scottish Highland Games professional athletes. In 2012, I [...]
My flight experience with the American Airlines computer glitch
I’ve flown for the last 20 years but never before had I experienced an airlines computer glitch like the one that happened Tuesday. For many people in the travel industry, the American Airlines computer glitch made headlines. For me, it made for a chaotic travel experience I won’t forget. As I boarded my flight from Sacramento [...]
5 ways to take better travel photos right now
Recently, I’ve become fascinated with travel photography. While I may never be a professional photographer, I do want to learn to take better travel photos. Sure, I am an expert at how to make travel videos as evidenced by my recent zip lining video. However, these simple tips from photographer Kim Olson will help you [...]
My top 5 sports and travel moments of 2012
Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and pepper. Thunder and lightning. These are things that go together or complement one another. Sports and travel? Not something most people think about as a pair. Over the last year, this is something I have been trying to change. It started with the College Football Travel Tour that turned [...]
Me, Michael Phelps, and your chance to win a pair of SOL REPUBLIC headphones
Lately, I’ve been thinking about my travel Christmas list. I’ve wanted to get my ears a special present with some noise canceling headphones. However, I didn’t take the plunge until I heard about SOL REPUBLIC headphones. Last month, I got an email from SOL REPUBLIC asking me if I wanted to try them out. Since [...]
Why I took off my pants for Scottevest
I’ve spent years working in information technology and have a degree in accounting. Despite that, I am not a big gadget or travel gear junkie. I just got my first smart phone 3 months ago after using the same out of date cell phone for nearly 8 years. However, I received a free Scottevest when [...]
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