Twice I have traveled to Chile and Argentina, which in some parts is nearly 7,000 miles from Dulles International Airport. So while I do not consider myself a pro, I do know how to dress for comfort in airplanes and airports. Layered dressing is key.  For example, in the photo featured here I am wearing a…

It is my good fortune to have as a friend and former DC neighbor the talented professional photographer Robert Sullivan (check him out on Flicker here) who now lives in Baltimore.  He graciously agreed to take some shots of me which led to a quite interesting afternoon of wandering through back alleys in the Butcher's…

The best preparation for jet lag is to not believe in it. Yeah, I know, drink lots of water, eat light, don't drink alcohol, etc.   For my first visit to Argentina, I asked my doctor for Ambien for the overnight flight.  She consented and wrote me a script for two pills. Two?  Yes, she said,…