Life on the road, kids, and a whole lotta noise

Beyond the Selfie: Why Your Phone is Killing Your Best Travel Memories

April 16, 2026 I talk a lot about the "Lux for Less." I talk about Hilton Gold status, Aeroplan points, and how to survive a 9-night run at Rio Carnival. But if I’m being "loud" and honest with you, none of that matters if you’

Rio Carnival: 9 Nights of Caipirinhas, Samba, and High-Altitude Hacking

April 14, 2026 If you think you’ve been to a party, you haven't been to Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. It’s not just a festival; it’s a 128 BPM pulse that takes over the entire city. In 2023, we did a 9-night run at the

YYZ to Europe: How to Fly Like a Headliner on an Opening Act Budget

April 9, 2026 If you live in Toronto and travel for a living, you know that Pearson (YYZ) is our shared trauma. Between the terminal sprints, the "will-they-won't-they" baggage delays, and the 8 hour red-eye to London or Paris, international travel can feel less like a

Riyadh Redefined: 12 Months of Change in the Kingdom

April 7, 2026 If you had told me five years ago that I’d be spending my Decembers in the middle of the Saudi desert at one of the world’s loudest music festivals, I probably would have laughed. But life at 128 BPM takes you places you never expected.

Iron Maiden, Teens, and the $200 Suite: Hacking Paris on Tour

April 2, 2026 They say you can’t have it all, especially in Paris during a massive stadium tour in peak summer. They clearly haven't tried to navigate a family of four through a LED Tech's touring schedule during the Iron Maiden "Run for Your

Fado, Flamenco & Heavy Metal: Our 3-City Euro Summer with Teens

March 31, 2026 There’s "traveling," and then there’s "Country Hopping during a 50th Anniversary Stadium Tour." Last July, we hit the ultimate trifecta: Lisbon, Barcelona, and Paris. When John is on the road for work, the schedule is the boss. But for me and

The "High-Low" Guide to Da Nang: 12 Days in Vietnam

March 29, 2026 Here's the thing about John and I when we travel; we love the points, we love the lounge, and I love a seamless itinerary. But as much as we live for the "Lux," I’ve learned that the most authentic soul of a

Life in the Green Room, the Boardroom, and the Hotel Room.

They say you can’t have it all, but they clearly haven't tried to fit a family of four into a LED Tour Tech's touring schedule. My husband calls me "loud"; I prefer "audible from the back of the club." He brings

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