Category: People + Culture
The metric system…it’s not that complicated! Easy Cheats to Convert English Measurements to Metric
For anyone that has ever traveled outside of the United States, you quickly realize that the metric system can be a bit confusing. It still amazes me that the US is the only country that still uses only the English system of measurements. Heck, even in England, both units of measure are used. Luckily, as ...
We Have an Announcement – Germany, Here We Come!!
So, this travel blog that I started a few months ago is about to become VERY different!! Amanda & I (oh, and let me not forget our Barney) are officially moving to Germany the first of January due to at least a 3 year job rotation. It's a fantastic opportunity both professionally and personally. Since ...
Travel to North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
During the week of August 20th, Amanda & I enjoyed a vacation in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My parents, sisters, brother-in-law, niece, nephew & his girlfriend, enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing time at Crescent Shores. Amanda & I flew down from NJ to Charleston, driving 2 hours north to NMB. Growing up in NC, ...
TRAVEL TIPS: Airlines, Airports, & Security – Oh My! – What I Have Learned from Taking 114 Flights in One Year
In counting, over the past 12 months, I have taken 62 flights. That's nothing, Amanda last year took 102 flights. So, with all this air travel, I thought I'd do a quick post to offer air travel tips -- at least from a guy's perspective (i.e., no make-up, extra hand bags, and multiple sets of ...
Taking Our First Trip to Europe…Together – A Preview of a Life to Come
One of the best things about working for a global company is the travel outside the United States! Amanda especially has to travel a lot to Europe, specifically Germany quite a bit. Each time, my schedule would not allow me the opportunity to travel with her. However, in May, our schedules worked out!! She had ...
We Take Our Dog to Doggy DayCare
One question Amanda & I get a lot when we both travel is what do we do with our dog, Barney? If we are going on an extended trip of more than a week, we are lucky that Amanda's parents live 4 hours away. We'll meet them halfway and exchange Barney. We're very thankful they ...
Business Travel – the Best Way to See the World for Free
Have I mentioned how much I love my job and company? Currently, I work as an internal Business Consultant supporting our business units to improve various aspects of their supply chain, business processes, and sales & marketing strategic development. This position allows me to learn a lot about our company and I get to meet ...
Understanding Where Traveling All Began for Me
I've always loved to travel. Growing up in Troutman, North Carolina USA, we were lucky. We had the beach 4 hours to the east and the mountains 2 hours to the west. The 'big city' for me was Charlotte, NC. And, for awhile, that was the world in which my travels lived. My first real ...
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