Nov 4th, 2009 at 4:00PM: I hate airports. I hate sitting around and waiting, and I hate being unable to escape the thought that soon my plane will be the one zooming down the runway and lifting off into the sky. So rather than arrive early to the airport and allow myself time to get anxious about flying, I prefer to arrive at the last possible second, so that as I run through security and down the terminal, I don't have ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Nov 4th, 2009 at 4:00PM: I hate airports. I hate sitting around and waiting, and I hate being unable to escape the thought that soon my plane will be the one zooming down the runway and lifting off into the sky. So rather than arrive early to the airport and allow myself time to get anxious about flying, I prefer to arrive at the last possible second, so that as I run through security and down the terminal, I don't have ...South by Southeast: Welcome to Seoul
Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Seoul is not in Southeast Asia. But for a budget traveler like myself headed on to Southeast Asia, this South Korean capital has provided a perfect introduction to my trip. First-time Asian visitors "headed Southeast" often start in Tokyo, the neon Asian mega-capital of food, shopping and nightlife. Yet Seoul matches the urban amenities of Japan's uber-city pound-for-pound, all at a fraction of ...24 Hours in Rio De Janeiro: The City Maravilhosa
Oct 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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It's hard turning your back on a city as amazing as Rio de Janeiro, but circumstances, schedules and work sometimes can't be avoided and you have to make the best with what little you have. A layover, wedding or funeral might leave one with only a free day in the ...Galley Gossip: Seattle - it's all about kids, trains and food!
Sep 8th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
THE TRIP:
DAY 1: New York - Seattle
DAY 2: /
DAY 3: Seattle - New York
As soon as I saw that long Seattle layover on the bid sheet, I knew I had to have it. I can't even remember the last time I had a whole day anywhere, let alone a layover with enough time to eat, sleep AND shower! This layover, I knew, would be like the good old days when flying was fun, which is why, I'm sure, several of my ...Michigan travel: Great destinations for a good cause
Aug 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: With Michigan's economic news sounding about as grim as economic news can sound, Sarah Aldrich has written an ode to seven of Michigan's small towns. Her recent post at Intelligent Travel captures the essence of each of the towns she adores. Reading Adrich's missive reminded me of various friends of mine who have vacationed on Michigan's shores. Everyone of them came back with stories about a ...Layover: Seattle
Aug 1st, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Despite being the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest and serving as the hub for Alaska Airlines,(and its subsidiary, Horizon Air) Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport is surprisingly easy to navigate. Airport Revenue News honored it with the Best Overall Concessions award, and it does offer some great restaurants and shopping to keep you busy on a short layover.
If your plane isn't delayed on arrival ...Layover: Los Angeles, CA (Hermosa Beach)
Jul 6th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
I live in Los Angeles and yesterday my 15 year-old cousin flew into town from New York with a group of fourteen 15 year-olds who had, oh....about 10 hours before their Qantas flight to Australia departed. Believe it or not, It isn't all that unusual for travelers heading overseas to have that much time in-between flights. Constantly I meet people aboard the airplane flying into LAX with hours and ...Layover: Boston
Jul 2nd, 2009 at 11:30AM: Beantown! As one of the most historic cities in the U.S., there's plenty to look forward to should you have some time during a layover at the Boston Logan International airport or close by. Boston's public transportation system, the "T" for short, reaches Logan on the Blue (Wonderland) line, and is also just 20 minutes from downtown (via the Sumner Tunnel) by car. Try some of these layover ...Layover: London Heathrow
Jun 26th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Of all the airports in the world, Heathrow is probably my favorite to be stranded. The airport itself is nothing special, but thanks to some very efficient public transport, you can be in the heart of London in about 30 minutes if you find yourself on a layover. Shorter (2 hour) layovers As I mentioned - the airport complex is not too impressive, and with the possible exception of some decent ...Layover: Paris
Jun 24th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Oft voted among the worst airports in the world, Charles De Gaulle outside of Paris doesn't have a great reputation among travelers. The terminals are disjointed, sprawling and confusing, public transportation is mind boggling and security is amazingly frustrating. With enough practice and preparation, however, the beast can be tamed. Connected to the heart of Paris by regional RER trains, it ...Layover: Honolulu
Jun 23rd, 2009 at 10:30AM: So, you've landed in the middle of the Pacific ocean on a tiny paradise island called Oahu. You've got a few hours to kill before catching the next plane across the other half of the Pacific (too bad you can't stay longer!). What do you do? Well, if you're smart, you'll head to the ticket counter and find a way to stay longer -- maybe even forever. If you don't have that luxury, and you really ...Layover: New York
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 9:30AM: If you ever find yourself at La Guardia or John F. Kennedy International airport with a little sit time on your hands between flights, sit tight. Traffic in New York is terrible and you don't want to miss your flight. But if you've got four hours or more to kill, how about doing what flight attendants do. Grab a cab and head on over to Forest Hills, New York, which is located right next to Kew ...Layover: San Francisco
Jun 17th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Because of its location on a peninsula, San Francisco is confined within a space of about 7 miles wide by 7 miles long--which makes for an easy taxi-ride from San Francisco International Airport (13 miles south of San Francisco) to anywhere in town. But even if you have plenty of time to spare between flights, your best bet is the cheap and easy commuter train--BART (Bay Area Rapid ...Layover: Chicago O'Hare
Jun 16th, 2009 at 8:30AM: If you are flying across the country, or heading abroad, then chances are you'll be passing through O'Hare International Airport. The airport itself is not a horrible place to be, but it is hardly the kind of location you'd want to spend a large portion of your day. As an international gateway to (or from) the United States, O'Hare is pretty unimpressive. So, if you find yourself stuck at the ...Kids and long airport layovers
May 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: I was wandering the wide halls of Chicago O'Hare's Terminal B early this morning when I spotted for the first time an enormously tall dinosaur skeleton. The parents of a young toddler tried to occupy their daughter by shooting photos of her standing next to the dinosaur's feet. It was 5:45 in the morning, and this young family were by far the most chipper travelers I'd seen. This got me thinking: ...Galley Gossip: The Gift of Fear (on and off the airplane)
Mar 20th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
Out of nowhere you feel it - fear. You're not sure why you feel it, and because it doesn't make sense, at least not yet, you choose to ignore it. Perhaps you just don't want to be rude or look stupid in an effort to avoid whatever it is you can't quite grasp that is scaring you. Well I'm here to tell you there could be a very good reason you're afraid, and it doesn't always have to make sense ...Galley Gossip: Vegas Baby! (It's not the same)
Sep 16th, 2008 at 9:30AM: Due to short layovers, long work hours, multiple cities flown in a day, and the number of passengers aboard the aircraft, flight attendants can become very forgetful, particularly when it comes to you and something as simple as your drink order, even the one you just ordered.
"I'm sorry did you say orange juice?" I asked the man who had probably said just that, as half the cabin had already ...What to do When Your Flight is Delayed
Aug 9th, 2007 at 1:26PM: Flight delays are making headlines these days. If you're traveling, chances are you'll arrive at the airport 2 hours ahead of your flight like you've been told to do, only to find out you've got to wait even longer. So, what to do if you're delayed? Me, I head to the bar with People magazine and maybe an Oprah's Book Club book. Traveling, and that includes flying, is my relaxing time, so I ...
