Tips and Tricks

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(Almost) Free Weekends For the Taking

There are hundreds of websites touting free travel tips, most of which revolve around credit card tricks (sign up bonuses, manufactured spending, or the like) or redeeming points/miles for trips.  But if you already travel for business, there are often many opportunities out there for free weekends. My favorite way to get free weekends is…

The image shows the interior of a large mosque with tall, cylindrical columns and a red carpeted floor. Several people are sitting and lying on the carpet near the base of the columns, some of whom appear to be engaged in conversation or resting. The mosque has high ceilings and large windows that allow natural light to filter in. The overall atmosphere is serene and spacious.
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Mosque Etiquette – Guest Blogger

I’m presently in the middle of my two week trip to Indonesia, the world’s largest Islamic population.  I knew at the onset I’d probably be visiting at least one mosque in my travels.  While I’ve encountered mosques while traveling (particularly in Turkey), I’m always worried that I am not doing things correctly and thus inadvertently…

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Interesting Food Abroad From Familar Brands

One of the things I love about travel is the ability to try new flavors of familiar branded food while traveling.  Finding interesting food abroad is always a delight – the more unusual, the better! I’m not embarrassed to admit that I often visit foreign McDonalds just to see what is on offer.  One of…

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Travel Planning… My Least Favorite Part

I have a shameful secret – I hate travel planning. It’s strange for a Type A frequent traveler to admit that I don’t like travel planning, but it’s true. As a travel blogger, my street credibility rides on having an interesting trip, every time.  I need to know the best inside information about every city…

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Eight Things to Consider About Trade Show Charges

If you think airlines have the monopoly on rip off pricing for checked luggage, hope and pray they never take lessons from trade show charges. Many of you may, at some point in your career, be a trade show exhibitor because trade shows are BIG business, especially behind the scenes. It’s an industry where they can…

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Conference Downtime – San Diego Seaport District

I’m wrapping up day three in San Diego during one of their busiest conference/convention weeks of the year.  As I noted yesterday, juggling one’s time at conferences is difficult (especially when Magic Johnson changes your schedule).  While everyone back home thinks you are playing (and certainly, conferences should offer some time for fun while networking),…