The sun is not even up and I am already preparing to leave for work. I don’t have to report to the office for another three hours, but the trains aren’t running this morning throughout much of Germany, including...
Seize the Moment: Travel While You Can
When the opportunity arises for travel, take it. Life on this earth is too short too sit on the sidelines and reason with yourself that you will do it sometime in the future. Next summer. After graduation. For my...
A Flight Attendant’s Duty to Calm a Screaming Baby
Does a flight attendant have a duty to at least attempt to quiet a screaming baby? I say yes. Last night I was on a intra-Europe Lufthansa flight where a baby two rows behind me screamed for nearly every moment...
Cultural Adjustments in Germany
I’ve been in Germany for almost a month and overall, I am adjusting well to the new surroundings and work environment. As someone who has always chosen public transportation over owning a car, I love the ease of getting...
The Travel Begins…
The last two weeks have been quite abnormal for me: I have stayed put in one city. While it has been nice getting acquainted with Frankfurt, I have been itching to start traveling again. Today, the travel has begun....
Getting Settled in Frankfurt
Less than a week into my new position in Frankfurt, I find myself enjoying the job, enjoying Germany, and quite happy to be away from law school. I camped out at the airport Sheraton for a couple days (eating my breakfast and...
Reflections on 9/11 from a Traveler’s Perspective
Nine years ago today America was attacked by a group of brainwashed Islamic xenophobes who believed they were doing God’s work in killing thousands of innocent Americans. Innocent is a relative term, but nothing can justify the actions of...
Reconsidering my indifference to hotel status
Growing up I was a "kettle" flyer–one to two trips a year in the back of the economy cabin with no concept of elite status, frequent flyer perks, or mileage running. When I was a teenager I had a...
