• business travel,  vegas

    vegas, revisited.

    For the most part, I’ve done a terrific job at keeping what happened in Vegas a mystery. That’s standard protocol, right? Here’s the truth: I haven’t really written about Vegas because, honestly, not that much happened. One would think a wino experiencing Vegas for the first time would come home with copious stories of overindulgence and irresponsible decisions. But let’s remember: this was a business trip, which meant my normal travel habits were put to the test. Instead of regaling you with stories of what happened (or lack thereof), I decided I’d share with you the two very important lessons…

  • business travel,  vegas

    photo essay: wynn las vegas

    Ahhh the Wynn Las Vegas. Or what I now like to call my home away from my itsy bitsy teeny weeny tiny shoebox of an apartment that New York City realtors try to persuade naive young twenty-somethings that it is indeed a home. You know the scene in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York when Kevin is jumping on the bed in the Plaza and tearing through the mini fridge? Welcome to my life at the Wynn. Though I have much more to fill you in on regarding my big self-realization that occurred during my time in Vegas (stay…

  • business travel

    professional travel advice from a traveling professional

    Unfortunately for this girl, the hubs’s job requires occasional travel. It’s unfortunate for a few reasons, but one of the reasons is that it  makes him very bossy when it comes to travel-prep. The first time we went on a big trip together, he asked, nay, DEMANDED, that I fit everything I needed for 10 days in one carry-on sized suitcase. It was hard, guys. But, once we were at the airport, I understood how much easier it really was and though it’s hard for me to document this in writing… he was right. Having learned from his wisdom, we…