Posts Tagged ‘The Great Escape: A Vacation Planner for Busy People Who Want to Take a Real Break from Work and Life’
5 Components of a Productive and Professional Out of Office Message
Taking time away from work to allow your body, mind and soul to recharge is an extremely important component of time management and productivity. By taking time away from work, I’m not just talking about physically; I’m also talking about mentally. This means not thinking about work and most definitely not checking emails during your…
Read MoreCoronavirus Travel Restrictions – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) and the coronavirus travel restrictions are causing havoc worldwide. At first we worried that the disease might spread from China. But now we need to consider how the shutdown of Chinese factories and spread of the disease to and within different countries around the world will affect our daily lives. If…
Read MoreRecharging Your Productivity – What to Do in London, England
When you hear “London,” you most likely think about Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. These are fantastic places to visit, but you might also consider the following adventures. Ceremony of the Keys The Beefeaters hold a special evening ritual at the Tower of London when it’s time…
Read MoreWhere to Stay in New York City
When you decide to visit The Big Apple, excitement most likely abounds – until you try to figure out where to stay in New York City. Manhattan? Queens? The Bronx? Brooklyn? Staten Island? If you’re a bit overwhelmed, here are three criteria to consider to help you find accommodations in NYC. Type of Accommodations If…
Read MoreProductivity Recharge – Things To Do in Paris
A lovely woman who attended my book launch party for The Great Escape asked me for recommendations for things to do in Paris. Here’s the information I sent to her: “I’ll leave the sites you told me about (Louvre, Orsay, Opera Garnier) off this list. Not sure if you’ve been to or experienced these yet:…
Read MoreIs Chivalry Dead?
When I was in my 20’s, I witnessed a woman chide a man for opening the door for her. “I’m perfectly capable of doing things for myself!” she snapped at him. I remember feeling very confused because I’d been raised to be fiercely independent, but I’d also been taught that polite men open the door…
Read MoreAre PacSafe Travel Bags a Worthwhile Purchase?
One of the ladies in our Camino de Santiago group asked me if Pacsafe travel bags were a worthwhile purchase: “Have you ever heard of a brand of travel bags called Pacsafe? I have a small purse I’ve used before but it’s a bit small and leather, so I’m thinking about getting something bigger and more…
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