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  • The Long Way to Lyon

    The Long Way to Lyon

    Two cancelled planes, four airline agents, and one creative French train booking — this is how we finally made it to Lyon. Here’s what millions of miles of travel experience taught us about pushing back, staying calm, and finding the silver lining when your trip falls apart at the gate. Continue Reading →

  • Podcast #56 – Lines Around the World; Shedding Some Electronic Weight

    Recorded in the San Francisco Airport Marriott, a recent city-a-day business trip through Europe allowed me to do a first-hand comparison of the European air travel experience to the much maligned state of US air travel. We also update our thoughts on the state of mobile computing devices. Is it possible to travel “PC-less” yet, or are we still one… Continue Reading →

  • Podcast #55 – True Cost of Connecting; See More With The Family

    Recorded in the Marriott Courtyard in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the current “blogstorm” about United Airlines’ poor customer service provides the data to calculate the true cost of connecting flights. A recent combined business and family trip to New York City makes me realize that my family isn’t a burden in my travels, but instead an eyeopener. Listeners comment on… Continue Reading →