Last month I was in Hungary, speaking at an Internet marketing conference with attendees and speakers from no less than 15 countries in Europe, Asia and North America (and yes, I still need to post trip reports). As is customary with speaking at conferences in my industry, I received a small stipend for speaking and my hotel charges were covered, but I needed to pay my own way … [Read more...] about Another Example of Why I Love Points and Miles!
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Park Hyatt Milan Hotel Review
For major cities throughout the world, status symbols are not measured in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), quantity of monuments or other quantitative measures. No, cities gain status in a much more superficial way: the existence of a Park Hyatt hotel. … [Read more...] about Park Hyatt Milan Hotel Review
Rapid Travel Chai Was Right About the Sochi Olympics
Late last year I remember reading Stefan’s trip reports from Sochi and thinking: the Olympics are going to be a disaster. There was hardly any infrastructure in place and winter was approaching. It just didn’t seem like there was enough time to get all of the required construction and accommodations done. There were only 3-4 months until the Olympics and most of the areas still … [Read more...] about Rapid Travel Chai Was Right About the Sochi Olympics
Across the Lake from San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina [Photo of the Week]
There's something about cities situated on lakes and surrounded by mountains that makes me happy. Queenstown, New Zealand is one of those cities - a place that is famous for allowing you to both downhill ski and water ski in the same day. San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina is another. Situated on a lake, it serves as a gateway for those who want to visit the rugged … [Read more...] about Across the Lake from San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina [Photo of the Week]
Delta 1980s Throwback Flight Safety Video: You Had Me at ALF
It doesn’t get any more 1980’s than Delta’s recent safety video which featured styles and celebrities from my first decade of existence. Do you love the helmets worn by the band Devo? Were you a breakdancer or a kiss fan? Remember ALF from Melmac? If you have an affinity for 1980s pop culture and styles, then you simply much watch the newest Delta flight safety … [Read more...] about Delta 1980s Throwback Flight Safety Video: You Had Me at ALF
St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest [Photo of the Week]
Normally my photo of the week highlights a photo taken several weeks/months/years ago. Today I am doing things differently by posting a photo that I literally took 5 minutes before I entered this coffee shop to get onto the Internet. Hot off the presses from Budapest! My main reason for posting this particular photo? Because I feel guilty that I have been in Hungary for 4 … [Read more...] about St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest [Photo of the Week]