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A recipe for jet lag – cherry coco smoothie
(FYI: There’s still time to CLICK, comment & win a “red hot” traveler’s kit!) Earlier this week I wrote about melatonin and how it helps cure jet lag. Tart cherries are a natural form of melatonin. This got me thinking about recipes containing cherries. I’m a terrible cook. I have zero creativity in the kitchen. So…
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Photo of the day: I’m just going to stand here until I get a window seat!
Photo courtesy of Jim Rhyne
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LAYOVER: Day trip to Brugge (Belgium)
Here’s a short video I made of our trip to Brugge yesterday. It was a gorgeous little city and I recommend anyone laying over in Brussels to go. It’s just a one hour train ride from Brussels Central Station. – Kevin Cox
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Jet lag, melatonin & cherries (plus a chance to win a “red hot” traveler’s kit!)
Flight attendants, pilots, and frequent fliers often suffer from jet lag. I know I do. What you probably already know is jet lag can be cured by taking melatonin. What you may not know is tart cherries contain a significant amount of melatonin. That’s right, those little red balls of deliciousness don’t just taste good, they…
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5 tips for traveling with a wedding dress
From the moment my husband got down on one knee and proposed in the sand at sundown, I knew I wanted a destination wedding. When it came time to choose a wedding dress, I only considered styles that were sleek and simple. Basically I had to find something I could…
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This is why Bob, the singing pilot, isn’t feeling so rested after his crew rest break
The pilot rest facility on the 767 operating on long international flights is a business class seat with a privacy curtain. It is lousy for getting rest. The seat is located near the noisy mid galley. But worst of all, whenever a really fat person zips by, … – Bob
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Seattle: Places to stay & things to do (with a 13 year-old boy!)
Are you familiar with downtown Seattle? My 13 year-old son and I are going there for 5 nights in late August. What do you think is the coolest downtown hotel? We are looking at Hotel 100 and The W but can’t decide. We are open to all suggestions as well…