Category Archives: Getting Around

The Friendliest People in the World

Posted on February 28, 2014 by isherri

As soon as we arrived in Amsterdam, Jenni, Pearl and I picked up our iAmsterdam City Cards and walked to the train station. Turns out it’s a lot easier to buy train tickets at the kiosks in Amsterdam than in Paris. … Continue reading →

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Spring Break 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by isherri

My trip to Amsterdam began with a short drive to Dulles and a brief stint in the Air France/KLM Lounge, and boy howdy do the Europeans know how to lounge! I enjoyed a couple of cocktails and some snacks and … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spend Three Days in Amsterdam?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by isherri
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YOLO in NOLA

Posted on January 5, 2014 by isherri

Can you imagine a better way to start your day than with really good friends, a steaming cafe au lait, and a heaping mound of beignet at the world famous Cafe Du Monde? Neither can I! That was the first stop as … Continue reading →

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French Quarter Follies

Posted on January 4, 2014 by isherri

  Sharlene, Renee and I decided to spend the day exploring the French Quarter. We walked past Jackson Brewery… But we got stopped by several street performers. They pulled Renee into the show but quickly returned her for Sharlene. Renee … Continue reading →

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Every Day is like Fat Tuesday at Mardi Gras World

Posted on January 4, 2014 by isherri

Mardi Gras World is an interactive museum that let’s visitors experience Mardi Gras in a whole new way! Our tour guide, Susie, started us off in the costume shop. We had five minutes to try on costumes and snap a … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Journey, It’s the Destination!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by isherri

When our office suddenly gifted us with a couple of extra days off, it seemed like a short holiday would be the best way to celebrate. Also, I could jump start my plan to secure my elite status for 2015. … Continue reading →

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Masters of Mass Transit

Posted on December 2, 2013 by isherri

My least favorite expression has got to be “on my last day in Paris…” Since it was, we were determined to wrest every ounce of fun from the day and set out for the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, we … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven or My Visit to Sacre Couer

Posted on December 1, 2013 by isherri

After a short night, Jenni, Delaney and I decided to head to Ile St Louis for breakfast. Along the way we stumbled across the Lock Bridge and caught the sun rising over the Seine. It elevated the Cathedral of Notre … Continue reading →

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Turns Out You Can Buy Joyeux Noel at Christmas Markets

Posted on November 30, 2013 by isherri

The Christmas markets are a fantastic tradition throughout Europe. Vendors set up little stalls to peddle their wares to cheerful holiday shoppers. After we left Versailles, we caught the Metro to the foot of the Champs Élysées to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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