Growing up I worked as a paper boy, pizza delivery guy, and in a pharmacy bringing prescriptions to the elderly. All of these jobs heavily relied on tips from customers. I was always grateful for the extra few dollars most people gave me each week (except for a few that were complete tight wads). But…
As you might have guessed by now, I like Brooklyn…a lot. Born and raised in New York, the borough of Kings offers so much to see, do and most importantly eat, that it pains me to hear people still consider Brooklyn a quick side attraction. Recently a well traveled friend who will remain nameless to…
What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…
I have been pretty fortunate to work in the travel industry for a few years now. What that means is I get paid to do what I love for a living. I never take it for granted and worked hard to get where I am today. However one of the other perks that comes along…
I am headed back overseas next week for a week long trip to London, England and Glasgow, Scotland courtesy of VisitBritain. While I have been to England’s capital a few times (I just stopped by a few months ago en route to Sony’s Twilight Football Game at Tintagel Castle), this will be my first time…
Located in the South West English city of Saltash in Cornwall, the St. Mellion International Resort is truly a golf lover’s paradise. But not to worry if you are trying to become the next Tiger Woods, as this luxury hotel has plenty to offer for just about every kind of traveler. I stayed at this…
A survey released by Expedia.com finds that 34 percent of employed Americans will not use all of their earned vacation days in 2009. When asked why they are planning to not take a break from the office, the number one reply was “work-related pressure.” On average, American workers will give back three vacation days this…