Restaurant Menus Are Shrinking, Hopefully Forever.
Food is the biggest expense for most restaurants in the United States at 25%-40% of their costs. Couple that with the challenges of food waste...
Author: James Marcus
2020 is just not the year, is it?
The first time I had concerns about the Coronavirus came when I was leaving London in early February. I was asked if I had traveled...
The Mann Institute – The Battle of the Building.
Moreton-in-Marsh is a small town within the Cotswolds of England. I visited in February 2020 as part of my small town tour. One building stood...
Chase vs Schwab: Why You Should Change Banks
I never really thought about my bank. Heck, I probably only visited a Chase bank branch 10 times since I opened my account in 2004....
Which Hotel Soap Do I Use?
Like most people, I like to wash my hands. Especially after touching hotel surfaces. So, here’s a problem I’ve faced at many hotels. Which soap...
Hotel/Trip Cost: How Much to be a ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ for a Night?
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands pool is guests-only, so how much would it cost to be a Crazy Rich Asian for a night to preform your...
‘Would you like to pay in US Dollars?’
After a tasty meal in Hong Kong, the server brings the credit card machine over. It seems friendly, the screen asks if you would like...
My Top 20 Luxury Travel Amenities
Want to get five stars from me? These 20 items are essential amenities when traveling on a luxury vacation at hotels and restaurants: Hotels No-hassle WiFi...
Chip and PIN Reaches Critical Mass But It’s a Big Waste of Time
Europe took the lead in rolling out Chip and PIN cards, the US held out and then spent millions of dollars to make the switch....
Il Bocconcino – Seafood Cones
In the sea-side town of Monterosso al Mare, I ate something worth writing home about. Tasty local seafood, not only cooked to order but breaded...