I find the TSA's 3-1-1 policy quite annoying, particularly when I have a favorite moisturizer or face wash that's just too big. However, the policy does force all of us to pack lighter, and that's not a bad thing. For functional and funny tiny travel products, check out minimus.biz. Practical products like the Carry-On Caddy™make it easy to pack your toiletries if you're not very particular about brands. They also carry single packets of common medicines like Advil and Tylenol, my … [Read more...]
Foodie Fridays: Salmon Quiche
August 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I lived with a host family when I studied abroad in France, and once in a while I would sit down and have dinner with them. Over time, I noticed that Madame's favorite dish to make was a quiche. She made several of them at once and would serve them at dinner and then as leftovers (they taste great hot or cold). Quiche Lorraine, veggie quiche, ham quiche - they were all good but my favorite was her salmon quiche. When I came home, I made my own and it's been a hit with friends and family for … [Read more...]
A different kind of museum
August 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you enjoy museums and want to experience a different kind of museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is the place for you. Isabella Stewart Gardner was known in Boston society circles for her love of the arts. Throughout their marriage, she and her husband traveled the world and collected various paintings, furniture, tapestries and other pieces of art. After Mr. Gardner's death in 1898, Mrs. Gardner began work on a museum. Fenway Court opened to the public in 1903 and was … [Read more...]
Jet Blue’s “World’s Cleanest Pillow” isn’t just another fee
August 6, 2008 By 1 Comment
When I first heard about JetBlue's new initiative to no longer provide pillows and blankets free of charge on long-leg flights, and to sell them instead, I assumed it was just anotherfee in the long list that airlines have introduced lately. That assumption made me annoyed, as most fees do, because as a generally thrifty New Englander I greatly dislike paying more for something that I feel I am paying for as part of my ticket price. However, JetBlue's idea really isn't a bad one. It is a … [Read more...]
Travel Gadgets On My Wish List
August 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I think I got the gadget gene from my father, who has more electronic doodads than any man I know. So when time.com released its list of "25 Gotta Have Travel Gadgets" I had to have a look to see what to put on Dad's (or my) wish list. Out of the 25, I've narrowed it down to four fabulous and reasonably priced gadgets. #1: Asus R300 Handheld Personal Navigator: I just bought a Garmin Nuvi a few weeks ago and am very happy with it so far, but if I had known about this system, I may have … [Read more...]
Eating in Athens: Plaka
August 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
After being trapped in a hotel's conference room all day and missing out on Athens' fantastic summer weather, my Greek colleagues rewarded us with three evenings of amazing al fresco dinners. Each restaurant was in a different part of the city and featured unique food, allowing our group to get a real taste of Athens even if there was no time for sight-seeing. Our first evening was spent at Elaia in Plaka, a bustling and tourist-heavy neighborhood of winding streets at the base of the … [Read more...]
Freebie alert for Bank of America cardholders!
August 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I’ve always wanted to go to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and now I have no reason not to, since Bank of America is providing free admission on the first weekend of the month through next year. The promotion is effective in over 70 museums in 18 states, so if you are a BofA cardholder click here for more details. … [Read more...]
