December 23rd, 2007
Despite our love for electronics and gadgets, there are times that nothing meets our needs like paper products. Beautiful, rich writing paper that feels so good to the touch. And a quality ink product that feels good in the hand, and seems to flow effortless across the paper. Or maybe an art pencil, with […]
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December 22nd, 2007
Now that you’re buckled up in your seat and the plane is pushing back, there’s one more bit of community activity that has to be taken care of before you can read your book or close your eyes for a little nap — the safety demonstration.
Whether played on a video screen, or done in […]
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December 22nd, 2007
Books always make a great gift for travelers, whether it’s one that they can take with them on their travelers, or one that they can enjoy at home.
If you still haven’t selected a gift for your favorite traveler, you should be able to find something at your local bookstore, or. . . . make […]
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December 21st, 2007
A few years ago I started a subscription to the NY Times (Sunday only) so that I could get the Sunday crossword puzzle the week before my local paper ran it.
I love a lazy Sunday morning, sleepy in, a toasty fire, a cup of coffee, some nice music in the background and the NY […]
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December 20th, 2007
You are finally on the plane, your bags are stowed, and I bet your thinking, oh good, it’s time to go! But wait — there are still a few more things that need to happen, and that need your attention, before you get to blast off.
Everyone needs to be in their seats, with all […]
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December 20th, 2007
If the traveler on your gift list is a world traveler, perhaps someone who aspires to the Century Club, they may enjoy the Globetrotter’s Log Book.
I was sent a copy of the logbook to check out, and the first thing that I did was to flip through to see how many of the 193 […]
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December 19th, 2007
Sometimes when I’ve walked up and down the aisle of the airplane for what seems like the hundredth time, I wonder just many miles I log while zooming across the country.
Add in time spent walking through airports, to say nothing of the time walking on the ground, and it all adds up to serious […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment
December 18th, 2007
When I headed off to Paris a couple months ago, it was a bit of a last minute trip. I had been wanting to make the trip for quite some time, but had to make some changes to the actual travel dates at the last minute. You can make things work at the last minute, […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments
December 17th, 2007
It’s Monday again? Where did this past week go?
This week’s Matchbook Monday comes from Jon at The DC Traveler and a recent Chicago trip.
Geja’s Cafe is a fondue restaurant/flamenco bar and is located in the Park West neighborhood, just off Lincoln Park (340 West Armitage, Chicago).
Here’s what Jon has to say about it:
It’s […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment
December 16th, 2007
Your travel planning has gotten you to the airport on time, through security with minimal effort, and you’ve even had a little time to shop and grab a bite to eat before getting to your departure gate. Now, FINALLY, it’s time to get on the plane.
This sounds like a far easier proposition than it […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments
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