It’s a sick, sick world out there

It’s a pandemic, because there are like, 898 cases worldwide, right? (WHO calculation of worldwide confirmed H1N1 cases as of 5/3/09). Pardon me for yawning at the latest headlines screaming panic over the dreaded H1N1 flu strain, which prior to its modifier...

Like rabbits, the luggage has multiplied

In two weeks my family is going on a cruise. Along with all the other hassles like passports, flight connections and potential seasickness, there’s the issue of packing. Now, I’ve been warned — those ‘staterooms’ are a tad smaller than the ones on the Love...

What happens when all the rich people stop traveling?

What would happen if the affluent travelers stayed home, businesses cut way back on trips, and everyone else had to cover an airline’s expenses? It’s a scary thought. I think about it often. I have one of those ‘niche’ jobs – I study the very wealthy. Usually...