Category Archives: Getting Around

The Day I Realized I’d Chosen the Wrong Career Path

When I arrived in London, Jenni was already waiting for me, freshly rested from her luxurious, first class, flat bed seat. We picked up some sparkling water and snacks and then boarded the shuttle to the Sixt lot to pick … Continue reading

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#BFFUK2015

Jenni and I met in New York with plenty of time to enjoy the Virgin Clubhouse. If any of you read my blog last year or the years before, you’ll know how much I was looking forward to spending some quality … Continue reading

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A Day in Montreal

Jenni and I didn’t have a lot of time in Montreal, but that wasn’t actually a problem for us since the weather was pretty miserable. We met for a quick breakfast so I could check Montreal bagels off my to … Continue reading

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And This is Why I Work so Hard to Maintain My Status

I had back to back business trips and didn’t see the point in going all the way home in between so I invited Jenni to join me for a weekend in Montreal. I didn’t have time to fly all the … Continue reading

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36 Hours in Canada

Because it didn’t make any sense to go all the way home when I had to be in Iowa on Friday and New York City on Sunday…  

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My Seven State Marathon

I had a hard time sleeping so I woke well before my alarm. I wanted to make it to York Beach in Maine before six am so I left early but took the long way thinking there might be twisties. … Continue reading

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My Love Affair with Vermont

I don’t think of the first day of my road trip as the first day of my road trip. It was really more about staging myself in New Jersey to get a head start on my first day of adventures. I … Continue reading

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Plotting My Route

There are only three states in the Northeast that I have yet to visit and since I have a long weekend…

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RVA MINIs Invade the Richmond Kickers

I joined the RVA MINIs a long time ago, but hadn’t been able to attend one of their events until this weekend. Since my sister Cyndi bought a condo in Richmond and would be in Richmond as well, I invited her and my … Continue reading

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Celebrating America’s Birthday in my own Hometown

When Lisa and I got up and decided to go and get some breakfast, we were delighted to find a farmer’s market right outside our hotel! Literally, right outside the door! We strolled through the market and browsed among the … Continue reading

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