The Absolute Travel Addict

As a somewhat tech obsessed traveler, one of my biggest concerns when taking short trips abroad is the ability to stay connected.  And not just for e-mail and social media updates either. I manage most of my life via my smart phone, especially when I travel. So things like confirmation numbers, addresses, directions, maps are [...]

It’s carnival time!! The Traveling Brown Girls Carnival is back with another digital fete! Last time, participating travelistas dished on their top travel pet peeves, but this time we’re talking travel tips. As glamorous as it might seem, life on the road can sometimes be stressful, hectic and frustrating. And no matter how long you have been traveling, there’s [...]

This Fourth of July, I found myself at a roof top pool party hosted by one of my favoritest (I know it’s not a real word) people in Los Angeles, Sam. Sitting poolside, devouring a red velvet cupcake, a girl approached me and said she knew me. I’d never seen her before, but thought maybe [...]

A layover in Paris at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport is quite likely when traveling to Europe, especially from Atlanta on Delta. When booking award travel from Atlanta to Lisbon, the best itinerary available included a 9 hour layover in Charles de Gaulle. The easy answer would have been to spend 9 hours shopping or [...]