Inspiration from Alaska

Inspiration from Alaska

Last month I was on my first trip to Alaska – a round trip cruise from Seattle stopping in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. One of the more memorable things a guide told us is that there are only three ways to get to Juneau – by air, by sea, and by birth canal. I sought...
Travel Like a Flight Attendant

Travel Like a Flight Attendant

On a recent flight, I sat next to an off-duty flight attendant. Her professionalism, comfort in her surroundings, and larger-than-life personality intrigued me. After hearing some of her travel stories, I couldn’t resist asking her for her air travel tips. Here’s...

What I Learned Traveling This Summer

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine Most of my summer was spent traveling for work and pleasure. My travels took me from Portland Oregon (which they are successfully keeping weird) to Bentonville Arkansas (one of...
This Is … 2016

This Is … 2016

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2016, and in addition to the intensifying political ads that will happen all year, it’s a great year for sports, travel, and rebalancing your life. 2016 is a Great Year for Sports While Jets fans have a few wounds to nurse, the NFL...

Where I Sit on a Plane

The other day clients and I were flying Southwest and they asked me how I decide where to sit. Since my objective on a plane is to engage people in conversation, here’s what I look for: An aisle or middle seat, which doubles my chances of meeting people. To my left...