Imagine watching the sunset over the water sipping a traditional cocktail knowing that you only spent $75 for a day in paradise. Yes it’s possible. You don’t have to spend the equivalent of buying a new car on an international vacation. And you don’t have to sleep in a crowded hostel or sacrifice comfort. Over […]
The older I get, the more I HATE crowds. Especially on vacation. I know I am not the only one who deserves the privilege of a great vacation; but man do the crowds irritate me. I am the tourist looking at other tourist and questioning why they are there. Silly right? If you have grand
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The trip was a dream trip…until it wasn’t. Getting pickpocketed, breaking a limb, making an accidental turn down the wrong street, it happens! About 20% of vacationers will get sick or suffer injury on vacation. And the number that are victims of theft is definitely higher but a little harder to track. More than ever,
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Most people travel to places like Rio for the sun and the scene. That was also my plan until I discovered a place that immediately spoke to my heart and reminded me of my ancestral roots. From the outside on the surface, you see the romanticized version of Brazil; skimpy swimwear, the biggest Carnaval on
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I am quite impatient when it comes to navigating airports. Anything that can get me through the line quicker I use to get me through the line quicker. But it all comes with a cost. A few years ago, a TSA PreCheck memberships was worth its weight in gold. I always felt a sense of
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Forget everything you’ve heard about Rio de Janeiro. Really. Only about half of it is true anyway. I spent years pushing Rio farther and farther down my “must visit” list until a Brazilian friend invited me to join her in Rio for a few days. The caveat, she would be working and would have little
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Not all airports are created equal. I understand this better than many simply because I have traveled quite a bit. Connections are the worst. When you have a ton of time, the gate is right next door but when you are tight on time, the gate is forever away. This is more challenging than necessary
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When you think of Japan, you immediately think Tokyo. Read my blog on The Tokyo You Should Know for some insight. Travelers set their sites on Tokyo and never consider exploring further. Big Mistake. While Tokyo is fabulous, you are missing so much if you never step outside of the capital to discover Japan’s cultural
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Before you get on the plane to head to a new country, you are certain to get request from everyone you know to bring them something back. People yearn to live vicariously through your adventures. So you go on a search for that iconic souvenir that reminds you of your trip and says “you were
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I would wager a bet that an experience in Taipei, Taiwan is not on your travel radar. This small island off the coast of mainland China is a bit elusive. But if you are thinking of heading to Asia in fall or winter, I would highly recommend adding Taipei to your destination list. Aside from
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