transportation
Road Trip Rules: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental
It takes a little bit of work but you really can find an affordable one-way car rental–you simply have to get creative and approach the process from different angles. Spend a little extra time and energy upfront and you’ll spend less money in the long run. Here are my top three tips for saving big on a one-way car rental:
It’s Not Me, United. It’s You.
Until its merger with United last year, I’d been flying Continental Airlines consistently for about six years. Whenever I had to book a flight, even if it was a bit more expensive than other options, flying Continental was always my first choice. However, since its merger with United, my relationship with the new combined airline has gone south. And I’m pretty… [Keep reading...]
Riding the Rails in Belgium
While some wince at the idea of traveling anywhere by train, I welcome the opportunity to sit back and watch the world flow past my window like a moving picture. So when it came time to travel from city to city on my recent trip to Belgium, I knew that taking the train would be the perfect option for me…. [Keep reading...]
By Horse or By Hearse?: 5 Unique Ways to Experience Savannah
I’ve said it before: Savannah’s a terrific walking city. Personally, I don’t think there’s a better way to experience all the sights, sounds, and smells of Savannah than on two feet. Your pace is (naturally) slower than if you’re in a car. You notice details more closely than you would when you’re whizzing by and quite frankly, unlike driving a… [Keep reading...]
Weekend Intelligence: February 12-13, 2011
This girl was definitely working for the weekend. I’m trying to get a jump on all of my upcoming projects at work before I leave for Belgium in a few weeks (is it a few weeks already? Ach! I’m not ready!) and dealing with some not-so-nice personal stuff just in time for Valentine’s Day (my timing is impeccable, I tell ya!). But at least it’s supposed to be a little warmer this weekend, which I hope (fingers crossed!) is the beginning of the warming trend that leads us into spring. And that gets me thinking about my travel plans for the year…and it puts a smile on my face again. To get you thinking about travel this weekend, here are a few great reads from the interwebs:
Mission Mondays: Solo Savannah – Part II
I’ve received a lot of support over the past week since announcing that I’ve chosen Savannah over Charleston for my next vacation. Why Savannah?
