Since cats and dogs can’t fly, they are forced to share some of the space that we humans have when we want to fly and bring them along. Dogs and cats have their share of headaches, rules and regulations just like we do. Maybe more.
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Guest Post
Packed with me or on my person was my iPhone, blackberry, iPad, Kindle and laptop. Some of you, I’m sure at this point, are already saying this is too much stuff, but you should know I was in the middle of some important stuff at work so I was just trying to be prepared, hence the laptop.
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Imagine spending three beautiful weeks traveling in Italy, wandering the cobblestone side streets of medieval villages, spending nights in Rome and mornings on the Amalfi Coast…and then coming home to find you’ve amassed a $230 cell phone bill. Not a pretty thought.
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Plane hell — The flight attendants shushing my kids, dropped and spilled food, other irritated passengers, a sobbing toddler when I escaped to use the bathroom and getting through security with two baby carriages — 5 tips that lead to plane sanity.
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The countdown to summer has begun and for many families it’s time for that annual rite of passage – the family vacation. Whether your family is taking a “stay-cation” this year, or an official vacation, managing expectations should be number one on your to-do list!
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It would be difficult, if not impossible, to think of a travel industry topic that has garnered more speculation or prognostication than Google’s proposed acquisition of ITA Software. From starched executives to conspiracy-minded bloggers, the prospect of the search giant stepping into the travel sandbox has had imagination, as well as anxiety, running rampant for about a year. There is a verdict.
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Orbitz recently announced results of a nationwide survey of travelers to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The survey sought to understand how consumers perceived the experience of traveling as having changed since Orbitz’s inception. There’s reason for both hope and concern in the results.
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Attempting to name the nation’s best pies is like arm wrestling a bear: It’s a losing proposition. But finding uniquely unforgettable pies, now that’s something we can really sink our teeth into. To kick off National Pie Month, hop aboard the Pie Express for a trip around the country. Along the way we’ll stop for sour cherry pie in Michigan, fried peach pie in Tennessee, and green chile apple pie in San Francisco.
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Tell someone you travel in order to taste new foods and you’re congratulated on your willingness to embrace other cultures. Tell someone you travel for booze and you’ll invariably be met with raised eyebrows and a look that suggests what a sad life you lead.
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This post was written by Scott Cleland, who authors the “widely-read” PrecursorBlog.com and publishes GoogleMonitor.com. This story concerns the current antitrust investigation of Google’s proposed purchase of ITA Software that is considered the Google of the travel vertical on the Internet.
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