What is your most memorable vacation?

Our 2-week honeymoon in Hawaii was absolutely amazing. I thought it’d be a cliche and all, but there’s a reason why they call Hawaii a paradise on earth.

What is your worst travel experience?

I had a delayed flight from O’Hare that connected in Denver on United Airlines. As I got off the plane, the departing gate for my connection was the one next to my arrival gate and I could see the flight pull out of the gate just as I stepped off my connection. United refused to pay for lodging and as a poor college kid, I had no money. I ended up spending the night in Denver International Airport. Needless to say, 10-years later, I don’t fly United very much.

Have you ever experienced a body cavity search? If so, there’s no need to go into detail, I was just curious.

No. No. And I hope NEVER.

What do you pack when visiting a tropical locale?

Not much. I try to travel light and roll with the punches. In fact, no matter where I am going, I try to pack very light. But it’s always a struggle to leave those pesky gadgets at home.

Is wearing a Speedo a right or a privilege?

It’s a crime.

What is the most obscure place you’ve ever visited?

I once got lost inside a Federal penitentiary in Southern Illinois.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Center of the known universe: Manhattan.

If offered the opportunity to become The Queen of England’s lackey in exchange for blogging rights, room, board and a Lipizzan, would you take it?

Heck no.

What is your favorite weekend getaway?

We enjoy getting away to Vancouver, BC for some good Cantonese food this side of China.

What is your favorite travel guidebook series: Frommer’s, Rick Steves, Lonely Planet or Penny Saver?

I’m generally a fan of Lonely Planet, but I much prefer asking-those-who-went-there-recently.

If you were a feral cat, would you be an ocelot, cougar or cheetah? Or would you trade freedom for the novelty of becoming a six-toed Hemmingway cat?

Polydactal cats are tempting because I can draw hand-turkeys well (http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/11/22/happee-fangsgivings/).

Thanks Ben!