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Unlimited Vacation Time = Better Results

by Gina on April 19, 2012 · 4 comments

Unlimited Vacation Time Policies – Yes, they really exist and a new investigation finds they increase productivity in the workplace. I love my career; the rush I get from negotiating a lower contract for a new banner ad, the thrill I get from reading a report and realizing the ROAS on a new search campaign [...]

People Watching in Capri…and Armani?

by Gina on March 9, 2011 · 0 comments

One Day in Italy, This Happened… I am sitting at a café smack in the middle of fashion central in Capri, Italy. This was the area my boyfriend, Tom, and I were in when we decided we couldn’t wait a second longer to eat and plopped down at one of the quaint little tables lining [...]

Know Your Hostel Rules

by Gina on March 6, 2011 · 0 comments

One Day in Italy, This Happened… I roll over noisily in the surprisingly empty 16-person dorm room. “I think we’re losers,” I say to my friend Cee, who is reading in the bunk below. She laughs. “Apparently going to bed early wasn’t the best decision,” she says. I sigh. “I can’t believe there’s no way to [...]

Milan Strike: Why it’s Good to Have a Backup Plan into the City

by Gina on March 3, 2011 · 0 comments

One Day in Milan, Italy This Happened… “That was easy enough,” I said to my sister, Angela, as we collected our luggage tickets from the Milan airport luggage storage room. “Yup, we just have to be back here by eight,” she replied and then gave a care-free smile. “Or we’re luggage-less for Greece.” Due to [...]

One Day in Boston

by Gina on March 2, 2011 · 1 comment

One Day in a City Itinerary – Boston… One of the things I love about Europe is the centuries of history that is seeping out of every corner. Boston is one of the few American cities that I get that same vibe from, and it’s easy to discover that history, even if you only have one [...]

One Day in Lisbon

by Gina on November 17, 2010 · 1 comment

One Day in a City Itinerary… Highlights of Lisbon, Portugal include everything from cathedrals to castles to colorful streamers running above your head as you walk down narrow, cobblestoned streets. Here are some ideas on what to do if you only have one day in Lisbon and want to catch as much of the essence of the [...]