We often look for unique ways to remember special places around the homestead. At the same time, I get tired of the usual tchotchkes that gather dust. So I got excited when I discovered these customized destination pillows from Bethany Lane. The pillows (actually pillow covers for an 18″ square insert) can be designed for any destination name…
Welcome to the weekly update for the Jetsetter’s Homestead where we recap our posts from the past week. It has been a busy week around here, not only with our writings but also with homestead activities. We both had a respite from travel this week that created a nice window for spring cleaning, especially due…
Uber President Jeff Jones resigned Sunday from his role at the beleaguered company after only six months. Five more high-level employees are either leaving soon or have already left since December. Jones is quitting amid significant controversy at Uber. The controversies surrounding the company are many. The CEO, Travis Kalanick, was caught on dash cam…
Delayed or lost bags can ruin a vacation. But checked baggage problems can be avoided by using a service like Luggage Forward to ensure bags arrive on time!
Last month, Jennifer and I spent a long weekend in London. I had just completed a project and had some slack time before I started the next and she had a break in her schedule so it seemed a great opportunity to take a micro-vacation. This trip was strictly for pleasure, we had no business reasons…
The March PopSugar Must Have Box arrived late last week just in time for a much-needed dose of spring. This month’s box went out of its way to hit me between the eyes with a dose of cute and whimsy. For the uninitiated, the PopSugar Must Have Box is a monthly subscription box chock full of products cultivated…
Several years ago, my doctor told me that my lifestyle at the time was going to kill me. He was brutally honest and absolutely right. My health was suffering from paying attention to everything in my life except myself. And it’s something we can probably all relate to. I was not taking the time to…
Getting out the door for a trip can be difficult for me. I’m usually packing my suitcase while taking a conference call (and sometimes also trying to put on my makeup) so I need as little hassle as possible. Having a travel uniform makes my life easier (especially when I’m struggling to get an Uber!)…
Lately I’ve had a hell of a time getting an Uber when I really need one. The Uber wait times in Dallas/Fort Worth have been excessive at several points in recent weeks. This makes me wonder if this is a symptom of a larger Uber issue brewing. Three data points for Uber wait times in Dallas/Fort…
In the Round Up, we share the most interesting things we’ve found around the internet. During the week, I came across a number of interesting things that seemed worth sharing. Some of it is travel related, some of it not. Enjoy! The Star Wars 8 title and trailer and title have finally been announced! The…
There’s no place like home. I’m repeating Dorothy’s famous mantra today after spending 14 of the last 16 days on the road. That’s a higher than normal ratio and not one I want to sustain. I’m not whining but it is real. Jim, on the other hand, continues to work on a project remotely. That means he’s…
Every frequent traveler sooner or later experiences Groundhog Day. I’m not talking about the pseudo holiday when a toothy little mammal forecasts the weather for the next six weeks with all the accuracy of a farmers almanac. Instead I’m talking about that Bill Murray movie. The one with the tagline “He’s having the day of his…