Paris, Cairo, Amsterdam

Apologies for my long absence, faithful readers (you're out there, right?!). I have a good excuse. Since Sunday, the majority of my time online has been spent researching flights for my GBE this March. The GBE, or Global Business Experience, is a Darden-sponsored, credit-earning, week-long trip to learn about how business is conducted elsewhere in the world. With about 20 fellow Darden students, you travel to Argentina, Bahrain, China, Spain or Sweden, attend local b-school classes, visit foreign companies and sight see. As my longtime followers know, I didn't go on a GBE last year, opting instead for the relaxing sands of Playa del Carmen. This year, however, I am. I'm going to Egypt! And let me tell you, the itinerary looks fabulous. In between business and university tours, we see The Great Pyramids of Giza, visit the Khan el Khalili Bazaar and travel to Luxor. There's even a light show. Not kidding.

But wait, there's more! Two of my closest Darden girlfriends are also going on the Egypt GBE and we, in our infinite wisdom, have decided to take advantage of the fact that we are traveling around the world to make some strategic stop-overs. Think Paris! And Amsterdam! Sigh. It's a tough life.