How I Handled My Long Layovers Finding Sleep ‘N Fly Doha Getting A Few Hours Sleep What I Liked What I Didn’t Like Don’t Rely On Your Priority Pass Alternatives For Getting Rest During A Long Layover Sleep pod at Hamad International AirportPhoto credit: Sleep N Fly I recently ...
1. The Value Of Donkeys In Ethiopia 2. Why Donkeys Help Lead The Tour 3. The World’s Best Grenache Comes From McLaren Vale 4. La Niña And The Effect Of Weather On Grape Growing 5. How Proximity To The Coast Is Beneficial To Grape Growing 6. The Importance Of ...
1. I Love Vegetarian Food 2. Plant-Based Cooking Is Creative And Fun 3. A Plant-Based Diet Is Much Healthier 4. I Get Plenty Of Protein Without Meat 5. I’m Rarely Constipated 6. Not Eating Meat Helps The Environment 7. It’s Economical 8. It’s Simple A plant-based meal with avocado, ...
North Vs. South A Kayak Convert It’s All About The Technique Everything Looks Different From The Water It Gets Wet In the Kayak Tips For Kayaking For The First Time The author ready to kayak in CornwallPhoto credit: Samantha Priestley It was my first trip to Cornwall in 20 ...
Why A Road Trip At This Time? A Lifelong Connection To Open Spaces Choosing A Peaceful Destination Add A Bit Of Sightseeing On The Way Time To Connect And Reflect How Travel Can Be Used As Grief Therapy Marie and her mother at the marina in Port LincolnPhoto credit: ...
First Time Flier Two Different Coastlines Mawgan Porth The Old Cornwall Is Still There Times Have Changed Getting Around In Cornwall Road Trip It Falmouth, CornwallPhoto credit: Adrian Baker / Shutterstock.com When I was a child, many moons ago, we traveled down to Cornwall every summer. Towing a trailer ...
Street Legal Vehicle Arikok National Park A Fun Surprise Valid Driver’s License Off-Road Vehicles Are You Ready To Drive A UTV? The Aruba Effect The author with a UTV in Aruba’s Arikok National ParkPhoto credit: Sandi Barrett Wind whipping through the open air creating a tangled mess of our ...
CMAX Clinical Research: My Destination With A Difference The Check-In Procedure A Room With A View Not Quite Resort Life Fond Memories And Unexpected Highlights The More Difficult Elements Of Being An Inpatient Tips To Consider Before Applying To Participate Would I Participate Again? More On Why I Opted ...
True Love A Song Saved The Day The Kindness Of A Stranger Passenger Gratitude New ‘Dos’ For The Crew Photo credit: photosounds / Shutterstock.com With more than 100 years of combined experience, these flight attendants have seen just about everything. They’ve flown all over the world and now share ...
The Inside Passage Crabbing Around In Ketchikan Look For Gold On A Train Take A Step Back In Time If You Go The Klondike Highway was ablaze in fall foliage goldsPhoto credit: Ann Bush Alaska is often a place on a must-see list, but out of reach for financial ...
1. Slow Down 2. Have Each Other’s Backs 3. Have A List of Everything In Your Carry-On 4. Notice Who Is In Line Near You 5. Follow The Directions Given By TSA, And Offer To Help 6. Next Step: Find Out What Happens If Your Items Aren’t Found Before ...
1. Keep A Stimulated Brain 2. Find Avenues For Incidental Exercise 3. Connect With Nature To Improve Mental Well-Being 4. Be Ready To Make New Friends 5. Never Underestimate Happiness And Laughter 6. Feel Young And Vibrant With Awakened Senses 7. Allow Time To Embrace What Brings Joy 8. ...
1. Visiting Historic Sites Reinforces Learning 2. Travel Sharpens Leadership And Map Reading Skills 3. Being Spontaneous And Adventurous Can Pay Off 4. Practice Your Language Skills At Every Opportunity 5. Be Willing To Go Off-Menu 6. Inclement Conditions Lead To Resilience And A Good Story 7. Riding The ...
Where I Went And Why How I Approached The Trip What Did You Do, Where Did You Go, How Did You Get There, And What Did You Experience How Did It Go: What Worked And What Didn’t What Surprised Me In A Good Way What Surprised Me In A ...
One Of Florida’s Best Fishing Spots: Historic Camp Mack Camp Mack Today Why We Hired A Guide Fishing Florida’s Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes Tanner’s Catch Tanner Philips gets his first fish hooked as the sun risesPhoto credit: Tom Wuckovich We all have memories that have not faded. And will ...
This blog may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more info. Traveling affects people in different ways, some can’t stop as the excitement and cultural experience is just too addictive, while others learn that what they had been searching for was at home all along. Regardless of ...
A Birthday Ritual Every Decade For My 70th, The Historic Hadrian’s Wall Rather Than Drive, We Took The Bus About 10 Miles A Day I Walk, Therefore I Am Besides The Wall Back To Normal Author Walking Along Hadrian’s Wall, 2021Photo credit: Barry Evans Many years ago, my husband ...
Studies Recommend Travel For Those Diagnosed With Dementia 1. Don’t Expect Miracles 2. It Is No Vacation For The Caregiver 3. It Is Best To Bring A Bit Of Home Along 4. Little Bells Everywhere 5. Prepare For The Worst 6. Have Something To Occupy The Person With Dementia ...
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1. A Great Destination 2. A Luxury Resort 3. Butler Service 4. Private Tour 5. Birthday Dinner Flying To Grenada St. George’s Harbor in GrenadaPeggy Cleveland The realization I was turning 60 hit me earlier this year as I started seeing my high school friends celebrating the milestone. I ...
Caffeine Causes Irritation A Positive Attitude Is Key Things That Are Worth Doing Are Often Hard Decaf Tastes Good Caffeine Is A Drug Tips For Quitting Caffeine Mint teaLesterman / Shutterstock.com I’m from a generation of children who were routinely given warm sweet tea to drink when we were ...
1. Start Nesting Immediately 2. Go Out And Explore 3. Do Not Say No To Anything (At First) 4. Have Something Continuous 5. One In, One Out 6. Keep In Touch 7. Embrace Change A Final Note Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman (Photo Credit: Djay7) From houses to cities, states ...
Heather Markel This year I visited South Africa for the first time. I was apprehensive about the trip after speaking to friends and reading the government travel website, which refers to South Africa as a place of violent crime. I then met a South African who told me several ...
1. Khao Man Gai (Thai Chicken With Rice) 2. Kway Teow Rua (Ayutthaya Boat Noodles) 3. Cha Yen (Thai Tea) 4. Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad) 5. Khao Soi (Northern Noodles) 6. Sai Oua (Northern Thai Sausage) 7. Roti (Pancake) 8. Fresh Fruit Anansing / Shutterstock Real Thai food ...
Yosemite Firefall, Yosemite National Park, California Bluebell Blooms, UK Northern Lights, Iceland Southern Lights, Tasmania Frozen Waterfalls, Niagara Falls Drifting Icebergs, Newfoundland Frozen Bubbles, Lake Baikal, Russia james_stone76 / Shutterstock Earth never ceases to be amazing. Consider, for instance, pictures of unusual phenomena that leave you wondering, “Wait, is ...
1. Patience Is A Virtue We All Need To Master 2. Opening Yourself Up To Different Experiences Is Priceless 3. You Should Break The Rules Once In A While 4. Family Matters Karthika Gupta I don’t know about you, but the 2000 comedy movie Meet The Parents is one ...
Saving Memories Adventure Communication With Home Meeting People Places To Stay “Before digital cameras and phone cameras you couldn’t be too fussy about how you looked in a photo you’d asked a stranger to take for you!” (Photo Credit: Sarah Kingdom) When looking at Instagram or Facebook these days, ...
Why I Wanted To Go To The Chelsea Flower Show Experiencing The Chelsea Flower Show Quintessentially British Donna Janke I don’t believe in travel bucket lists. Tastes change over time. I don’t want ticking things off a list to distract from discovering wonderful, new-to-me attractions. That being said, there ...
1. Have A Sleep Strategy 2. Bring Your Favorite Scent 3. Try Hydrotherapy 4. Do Some Self-Guided Stretches 5. Chill Out With A Mindfulness App 6. Dim The Lights 7. Sip Some Tea 8. Keep A Travel Journal 9. Review Your Plans For The Next Day Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock ...
Ordinary People To Heroes Coping With Overwhelming Emotion Look For The Miracles Many Countries, A Common Goal Gaining A New Perspective On Life Bertl123 / Shutterstock A visit to the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France, will no doubt leave you changed. You will appreciate life more and be more ...
How We Came To Montana And What What We Liked About It Warm Weather Experiences Mild Adventures Incredible Montana Winters Challenges During Our Visits Our Advice About Visiting How Montana Changed Us As Travelers Benny Marty / Shutterstock We have visited the beautiful state of Montana when the sun ...
Stockfour / Shutterstock.com Want To Connect With Retirees? Join Our Facebook Group For years, you’ve toyed with retiring abroad. Maybe you have a college friend who lives in Tuscany. Or maybe every time you and your partner go out for dinner, you always end up talking about Costa Rica. ...
An Opportunity Not Missed Learning To Play Everybody Plays Differently Other Countries, Other Groups Making Expat Friends Want To Start Playing? Nor Gal / Shutterstock.com It was The Collected Short Stories by Saki that first introduced me to the Chinese game of mahjong. The fashionable 1920s crowd that featured ...
Where We Went And Why How We Approached The Trip What We Did, Where We Went, How We Got There, And What We Experienced What Surprised Me In A Good Way What Surprised Me In A Bad Way What I Would Do Differently Next Time Why This Was The ...
1. Book Transportation From The Airport In Advance 2. Uber Is Not Recommended 3. Lima Is Not As Dangerous As I Feared 4. Free Walking Tours Required 5. The Food Is Some Of The Best In South America 6. Guinea Pigs Are Not Pets 7. Travel By Bus Is ...
1. Plan, Plan, Plan 2. Discuss Finances 3. Be Flexible And Have Patience 4. Communicate Often 5. Give Everyone Some Privacy 6. Share Meal Decisions And Duties 7. Show Respect 8. Don’t Let People Get Hangry 9. Consider These Vacation Options MarinaD_37 / Shutterstock Travel is one of the ...
Joy: Anticipating Future Travels Challenge: Growing Up A Wanderlust Child Among Stay-At-Home Adults Joy: The First Taste Of Travel Challenge: “You Can’t Do That” Joy: Traveling Outside My Comfort Zone Challenge: I Can’t See Joy: Technology, Guide Dogs, And Disability Awareness Challenge: Making Time For Travel Joy: The Next ...
What Is A Pollera? Why I Can’t Wait To Go Back The Atmosphere Is Wonderfully Festive, And The Excitement Is Contagious The Dresses Are Exquisite The Parade Showcases The Best Of Panamanian Culture Gualberto Becerra / Shutterstock Before I arrived in Panama, the Thousand Polleras Parade (Desfile de las ...
Doing My Homework Going Across The Border The Pharmacy Progreso’s True Mexican Flavor Tips To Know Before You Go David Smart / Shutterstock Another doctor’s visit. I already know what the diagnosis is; I have been seen for these symptoms before. The prescription is always the same. I rarely ...
First, We Moved To Mexico The Humidity Got The Better Of Us Why Us? The In Between Time (And General Thoughts On House-Sitting) Finding Community And Looking Forward Faith Coates We had been planning our escape from the snow belt of Ontario, Canada, for many years. In 2014 we ...
La Vie Du Château – Cookery Courses & Culinary Holidays on YouTube I met Mary Pochez through a friend at an art opening about 12 years ago, and although we had a brief conversation, I knew I liked her. We kept in touch by email occasionally through the blog ...
Why I Wanted To Go What The Challenges Were How I Made It Happen What Made It Worth The Wait Things to Know Before Your Safari Choose Your Clothing Colors Carefully Dress In Layers The Best Time To Go Amy Piper Book Your RV Now Click Here Tanzania, known ...
Sandi Barrett Some information included in this piece was obtained during a sponsored press trip, but all recommendations are my own. It was a beautiful, sunny weekend with an off-season chill in the air. My husband and I were in search of an adventure, and we decided to give ...
Easy Little Camper A Farm Stay On Wheels Exploring The Oregon Coast The Short Trip Was Worth It The Lil’ Camper at Side Yard Farms & Kitchen is a cozy way to spend a few nights on the Oregon coast. (Photo Credit: Heide Brandes) Book Your RV Now Click ...
1. Amazing Food 2. Friendly People Accepting Of Foreigners 3. Diverse Landscapes 4. Abundant Arts And Culture 5. Temperate Weather 6. Safety 7. Visa Requirements 8. Value For Money 9. Strong Expat/Immigrant Communities 10. World-Class City Centers 11. A Great Home Base Cascais, Portugal (Photo Credit: Alexey Oblov / ...
The Yoga Solution Getting There Food For Thought Ohm Time Finding My Inner Yogi Melissa Klurman Recently, I’ve found that while my metabolism is crawling, my mind has been racing. I’m constantly checking my phone — feeling busy all the time and yet like I never accomplish anything. It’s ...
1. A Pink Hotel 2. Pink Beaches 3. Get Pinked 4. Fall For Pink 5. Pink Landmarks 6. Vistas Of Pink 7. Pink Castles Nastya22 / Shutterstock October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are seven pink travel ideas reminding women that travel is an essential part of living ...
Kelly vanDellen / Shutterstock Book Your RV Now Click Here It was July 2015 when I took a couple of weeks of my new retirement to hike in Montana’s Glacier National Park. My wife and kids were unable to go, so I went by myself and had a great ...
I Didn’t Know What To Expect When I Arrived Meet Trump! A Fun Learning Experience The First Goat Yoga I Was Slammed! The Goats Are Family Pets Why Try Goat Yoga? It Was A Fun and Unique Experience Traveler’s Pro Tips: Robin Smith I had never attended a yoga ...
1. It Feels Like Many Cities In One 2. The Area Of Greatest Danger Is Also That Of Greatest Community 3. Some Of The World’s Best Wine Is Right In Town 4. Marijuana Is Legal 5. The Coffee Is Some Of The Best In The World 6. People Are ...
The Skeleton (And The History Of ATM) The Challenges Of Getting To The Underworld Dangers To Be Aware Of Pro Tips Blue Ice / Shutterstock I stared down at the dead boy and wondered what his name was. He lay on his back, his arms bent in an angle ...
A Dream Realized A Few Surprises An Experience To Remember Robin O’Neal Smith AAA Buggy Rides provided a free buggy ride. All opinions remain my own. When I was a child of about three or four, I often stayed with my grandparents during the day while my parents worked. ...
Following In My Dad’s Footsteps Tips For Tracing Your Relative’s Military Journey Start With The Official Source Search The Internet For Your Relative’s Unit Reach Out To Military Historians Before You Travel Don’t Be Shy About Contacting Museums Or Memorials Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Locals For Help Sharon ...
My Experience Ask For Recommendations Don’t Do Ayahuasca Alone Realize That Ayahuasca Is Sacred, But Not Everyone Treats It That Way The author at Machu Picchu (Photo Credit: Heather Markel) When I went to Peru, seeing a shaman was on my “must do” list, and taking ayahuasca was on ...
What I Didn’t Need What I Learned To Live Without — All The Stuff What I Learned To Live Without: Security What I Learned To Live Without: Fear The Takeaway Tips For Not Losing Luggage Heide Brandes There is a certain freedom to having nothing. At first, the idea ...
How To Take A Virtual Vacation Find A Peaceful, Quiet Spot Eliminate Distractions Relax Use All Of Your Senses Spend Time Exploring Every Aspect Of Your Destination Emerge Gently Virtual Vacations We Have Taken Portugal Yellowstone National Park Paris Saint Croix Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris Sometimes we can’t ...
What Is Attn: Grace How Attn: Grace Began Q: How did you two meet and decide to start this company? Q: What are the most common reasons women use your products? Q: What has been the most surprising thing about your journey with the company and its products? Q: ...
Where I Decided To Retire After Moving 33 Times During My Life 5 Things I’ve Learned From Getting Lost In Europe How I Overcame My Fear Of Flying To Become A World Traveler How To Travel Mindfully: Advice From A Tibetan Monk My Biggest Travel Regret: Why I Didn’t ...
Biloxi Shrimping Trip Casting The Nets Catch Of The Day A Shrimping Education Happy Surprises An Unexpected Event Pro Tips The writer and a shrimp (Photo Credit: Michael P. Smith) Recently, while visiting the “Secret Coast” of Mississippi, I was invited on a Shrimping Tour. The trip was out ...
1. Bring It Up Directly 2. Find An Ally 3. Lighten Up 4. Use Snarky Humor 5. Reverse Roles 6. Recognize The Role Of Culture 7. Affirm When People Aren’t Ageist 8. Actively Stop People From Helping 9. Recognize Your Internal Ageism 10. Remember It Works Both Ways 11. ...
Why I Had To See The Cranes By Dawn’s Early Light Sunrise Changes Everything Food Is A Top Priority How Do You Get The Girl? Show Her Your Best Dance Moves Saving The Best For Last One Last Surprise Brad Crooks Even though it was only 30 degrees outside, ...
TA: At what age did you discover you liked wine? TA: What were some of your early wine experiences? TA: What made you pursue a career in wine travel and tasting? TA: You are also the publisher of Flying Adventures magazine. What is the theme of the magazine and ...
Dinner With Giants Spending The Night In A Jungle Bubble Getting To The Golden Triangle What To Know Before You Go Melissa Klurman The email landed in my inbox with what could have been the sound of trumpets. Come spend the night with elephants in Northern Thailand! Yes, please! ...
1. Redecorate, Digitally 2. Small But Perfect 3. Music To Your Ears 4. Get Active 5. Eat Well 6. Slather It On 7. Get Outside 8. Pretend To Be A Tourist In Your Hometown 9. Plan Ahead 10. Change The Routine 11. Analyze The Blues AOME1812 / Shutterstock I ...
Moroccan Countryside (Photo Credit: Barry Evans) Travel With Confidence Find Out More Barry and I left Chefchaouen, the “blue city” in Morocco’s Rif Mountains, early one November morning, and were cycling along a country road on our bikes, heading towards the beach town of Asilah, when I just missed ...
Experiencing Antarctica Jumping In The Southern Ocean Kayaking On To The Fast Ice At Jougla Point Stepping On To The Frozen Continent At Brown Bluff South America Visiting The Moai At Rapa Nui Cruise The Galapagos Islands Visit Sun And Moon Island And Lake Titicaca History And Safaris In ...
Choosing The Right RV Makes All The Difference You’ll Have To Find Your Own Right Way To RV Planning Routes In Advance Is Absolutely Essential Even If You Love Shopping Local, You Will Make Friends With National Chains You Have To Build Healthcare Into Your Plans Carol Colborn Book ...
Reflections On Rosa Parks The Savagery Of Slavery What About My History? The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Photo Credit: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com) Some things you never forget. It doesn’t matter how much time passes, it could be 30 years later, and the memory is as fresh as yesterday. ...
Kelly Hayes-Raitt When I visited Israel and Palestine in 2007, I never dreamt it would be my last (and only) time. I traveled with a delegation of non-violent peace activists in order to learn more about the Israeli-Palestinian “conflict.” I didn’t know very much, and I wanted to broaden ...
1. Start Training For That Epic Adventure 2. Get Those Vacation Pictures Into Photo Books 3. Start Planning Your Next Trip 4. Read About Your Next Destination 5. Watch Your Favorite Travel Movies, TV Shows, And YouTube Videos 6. Cook The Food From Your Favorite Country 7. Take A ...
What Is Sustainable Travel? Why We Became Sustainable Travelers How To Become A Sustainable Traveler Stop Contributing To Overtourism Choose Sustainable Transportation Whenever Possible Seek Out Sustainable Accommodations Make Sustainable Culinary Choices Why Sustainable Travel Matters Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris As much as we love to travel, our ...
Getting There The History Of The Hotel We Started With Dinner The Spa Out And About In Manchester Pro Tips Samantha Priestly When my daughter first left home for university, I thought I’d never get used to not having her around. We called, we texted, and she was only ...
1. We Clarify Expectations 2. We Carve Out Me Time And Me Space 3. We Stay In Touch When Apart 4. We Share Rituals 5. We Use Silence In Other Ways 6. We Spend Time With Our Own Friends 7. We Accept Loneliness As Part Of The Package 8. ...
Robin O’Neal Smith My pedal cab tour was sponsored by Visit Phoenix. All opinions remain my own. A pedal cab tour is a fun, eco-friendly, and unique way to travel around a city. It allows you to see spots you might not be able to get to on a ...
What Is A Gyroplane? My Experience On A Gyroplane What Surprised Me What I Would Do Differently Tips For A Fantastic Gyroplane Ride Robin O’Neal Smith “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there ...
How We Got To Portugal, And What We Liked About It Madeira Island Has More Than Great Wine The Magic Of The Mainland The Bustling South The Magical Center The Cool North Challenges For Us If You Would Like To Visit Portugal How Portugal Changed Us As Travelers Our ...
What Do You Mean, No Safety Rails? The Game Plan The Moment Of Truth Why I’m So Glad I Did It ManeeR / Shutterstock Back in my 30s, when my husband and I traveled to Ireland, we knew we wanted to explore as much of the country as we ...
You Can Learn To Zydeco Dance The Parades Offer Something For Everyone The Royal Gala Is Splendid — And Open To The Public The Iowa Chicken Run Is The Quirkiest Event You’ll Ever Attend You Can Visit The Largest Collection Of Costumes In The South At The Mardi Gras ...
Trip Of A Lifetime: Egypt And Jordan Expert Local Egyptian Tour Operator Setting Out For The Sinai Desert Visiting St. Catherine’s Monastery Climbing Mt. Sinai To Climb Or Not To Climb Lessons Learned In Egypt Traveling Safely As An LGBTQ+ Couple Mt. Sinai Redoux Navigating Sexual Harassment Be Creative ...
1. Halifax, Nova Scotia: A Maritime Town 2. Rivière Saguenay: A North American Fjord 3. Québec: La Capitale-Nationale 4. Montréal: A Good Move Bonus Track Halifax Harbor (Photo Credit: Alessandro Cancian / Shutterstock.com) The fun of revisiting places once seen is the familiarity gained from a previous visit. The ...
How And Why I Became A Tour Guide In Europe: The Quest For A Free Trip How I Prepared For The Trip: Why “I Like To Travel” Is Not Preparation What We Did And Where We Did It: If This Is Tuesday, It Must Be London The Highs And ...
1. To Deepen My Connections With People While Traveling 2. To Keep Working On My Spanish 3. To Overcome My Reluctance To Approach Strangers 4. To Visit New Archeological Ruins And Pueblos Mágicos 5. To Visit More Places By Water 6. To Pack Light 7. To Take A Long ...
Be Compassionate And Grateful Try To Access International News Act Creatively After A Volcano Comes Black Rain Don’t Use Your Camera Or Go Outside Travel Away From The Ash Cloud Be Flexible Slow Down And Be In The Moment Continue To Be Flexible Airport Staff Are Helpful Sue Davies ...