Sandcastles: Over the past month, I have watched an old man in a speedo repeatedly build a sandcastle. After the elements and kids destroy it, he starts again. His tan skin is leathery and saggy, and there’s a lot of it… on account of the speedo. He makes multiple trips to the ocean back and…
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I love writing lists. It’s my favorite thing to write. After I’m gone, my family will undoubtedly find lists all over the house, tucked into every drawer and book for months and years to come. Little love letters letting everyone know what to do next. But lists aren’t just a helpful tool to organize your…
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Actually, this blog isn’t about Costa Rica at all. It’s about why I do this job. Which is neither for money nor glamour. (Points previously made in past blogs.) No, I do this job to go to new places, to stay in fabulous resorts for free, and to be surprised. I just laid over in…
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My brother was recently in town visiting for Christmas. This means that I have been spending a ton of time watching football -and cheering him on in his quest to become champion of his fantasy league. My brother is a sports FANatic. He loves all sports: football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, boxing, professional, college, international….
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Surely the snow globe was invented in New York City. It must have been. The city looks so idyllic in December that I often feel like I’m standing inside of one. If you’ve never been to New York and have always wanted to visit, the holidays are THE perfect time to go. The city is…
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I know lots of experts offer packing tips. You can roll your clothes. You can use packing cubes. You can vacuum pack into compression sacks. You can do whatever you like. I’m not going to tell you how to pack, just what to pack. In this blog, I’m sharing my tools of the trade and what I won’t leave…
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Over the years, my brother, Michael, has given me two valuable pieces of advice: 1. He told me to always buy a $10,000 car. This is great advice. Ten thousand dollars will get you a reliable car and a payment you won’t even notice. But, come to think of it, he bought himself a very…
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On a recent layover, I treated myself to afternoon tea at the opulent Russian Tea Room. This New York institution (and treasure box) is nearly 100 years old. Founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, the restaurant is old-world glamorous, stunning, and everything that I love. As soon as you pass through…
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I’m sure you’ve read the news that airline employees are required to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs. At my airline, the percentage of those vaccinated is very high; only a few hundred are refusing. One of the few is my friend (and favorite flight attendant), who I’ll call Lola to protect her privacy. …
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If you read my blog, you know I’ve been sidelined for the past 6 months with an injury. But I am pleased to report that I’m flying again! October was my first month back, and it turned out to be an unusual month. Unusual because I flew “new” routes with mostly “new” flight attendants. Like…
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