Uber is a great example of using technology to disrupt the travel space. The airlines (and to a lesser degree, hotels) have been slow to innovate. Given, it’s harder to change technology in a business with as many moving parts as an airline. Not…
I’m a really big sports fan, both live and on television. I’ve had a bucket list item for quite some time to visit all the professional stadiums, and managed to cross one off my list recently. Frequently, I find myself on a plane, in…
Summer was always a time of great memories for me as a kid. As I got older and entered the work force, summer was just a hotter drive to and from work and a lot less traffic in the DC area. It took having…
As a frequent traveler, I’ve been a big Bose fan over the years. The first Bose product I bought, when they had almost no products, were the Bose over-the-ear noise canceling headphones. Then, based on the recommendation of a friend, I switched…
Count me amongst the crowd of people who don’t like turning off their electronics when it’s time to close the airplane door. I rarely shut off my phone, hence the reason I love wifi so much. But, I’ve come to appreciate that time between…
It seems to be my theme this week to review useful travel apps. I stumbled across ExpertFlyer’s iPhone app a couple of days ago and posted my thoughts. Then, this morning, I saw an article on Seat Guru’s new iPhone app. A bit of…
Navigating the world of points and miles is a complicated journey. Every talented frequent traveler has a list of tools they use to help find the perfect flights. I don’t pretend to be the preeminent expert on travel tools. I have a basket I…
As a frequent traveler I rely on my iPad as in-flight entertainment/work tool on pretty much every flight. It’s great not to have to rely on the airlines to provide an imperfect technology solution. Here’s a list of what’s new on my iPad: Evernote…
Passbook has really improved the quality of my flying experience. I’ve been using it on my American and United flights and enjoying the ease of use it adds to my travel experience. I was happy to hear a few weeks ago that Hyatt (my…
For those that frequent Starwood properties, they have a good, if not great promotion for the fall. And, while I won’t be moving stays over to SPG because of the promo, they have sweetened the pot a bit. I’ve been a foursquare guy since…