“Q: I don’t want to schlep a garment bag on business trips. How should I pack a suit in my carry-on? —Bruce Saber, New York, N.Y. A: Our six-step method, below, keeps creases at bay for a smooth arrival. To release any remaining rumples, use that old trick: hang the ensemble in the bathroom while…
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Full details here 1. Australia 2. Ireland 3. Iceland 4. Costa Rica 5. New York 6. Peru 7. Caribbean Cruise 8. Amsterdam 9. Arizona I was surprised ‘Caribbean Cruise’ was there but this was the article’s explanation “In spite of belief that cruises are generally for couples, they have lots of things to offer for…
I was curious to find out what they are, asked boardingarea.com (I don’t seem to find this information from the ‘site stats’ of my blog ) and here they are : 1. Top 15 Cities to Live In 2. American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum 50,000 points, Should I or Shouldn’t I? 3. Being Super Elite 4. 10…
The other day I went to the bank to open a business account. There surprise they said they would do a credit check on me. I asked why knowing that any credit check means a hit that would affect the score itself. “For overdraft” I was told. “I do not need any overdraft” I said…
AirBnB is an online service that provides a platform for individuals referred to as “hosts”, to rent unoccupied living space and other short-term lodging to guests. The original name of the site launched in 2008 was airbedandbreakfast.com (the two founders were roommates and made their living room into a bed and breakfast, accommodating guests on…
“Aside from providing a free transfer service to Moscow’s main attractions, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to learn Russian and become closer to the Russian culture. Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the 7 Sisters Café, a professional Russian language tutor awaits the hotel guests. The instructor not only teaches the most important and popular…
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation put together a map, based on warnings from Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Click on the map to see it full size. Full article here
One of the readers of the post Why are cabin lights dimmed for take-off? put this link in his comment and I think it deserves a post of its own. Some excerpts from the article: “Touch drills” and “muscle memory” While your pilots are waiting for takeoff, it may surprise you that they’re probably doing a…
One of my quests is for the perfect socks, that are as important as the shoes while traveling. I had found the site Blacksocks* and decided to give it a try. So I had ordered 4 different types and among them 1 pair of cashmere silk socks. At $27 the price was a little bit…