Like everything in life, travel has its high and low points. It also introduces us to the unfamiliar, which is part of what makes it so enriching. As we close in on the end of the year, here are the [...]
Every relationship with a frequent business traveller is different. If you’re in your 20s there are likely different issues than in your 40s. If you have kids, a regular stint of single parenting is taxing and being separated from the little [...]
Most frequent business travellers madly squirrel away loyalty points to gain benefits while on the road. But some of those in the corporate game find their advantage by becoming a member of their local private members club. You may think [...]
I’ve enjoyed visiting Seattle a few times. Most recently, I decided to tag along on Steve’s weekend business trip to Redmond, which is a suburb city about 26 kilometres outside Seattle. One of the things I like about being a tag [...]
Anyone who knows me or reads this blog, knows that a cement brick has a better sense of direction than I do. Using Google Maps when I travel has given me a sense of confidence I never had before to [...]
A Vancouver Island getaway is perfect in the fall. Yes, you’ll contend with overcast skies and on-again-off-again rain, but it’s beautiful any time of year and travelling in the off season has advantages (lower rates, fewer people). Steve had a [...]
If you rent a car with a companion while travelling, the agent will inevitably ask if you would like to register a second driver. If you agree, you will be charged a fee to register that driver (usually about $2 [...]
A few of the tensest moments Steve and I have experienced when on business travel have involved trying to steer clear of offending anyone due to cultural differences. Preparation can help avoid major mishaps, but some cultural differences are subtle. Cultural competence expert, Janet [...]
Many jump to the conclusion that people with more introverted personalities are shy and that they shun crowds and unfamiliar situations. Travelling introverts are advised to choose quiet, contemplative destinations, and to avoid group activities. Well, I’m an introvert and [...]