Most of my friends are at the age where their kids have finally left the nest and they are ready for some Grown Up Summer Vacation fun! They’ve hung up the Mickey Mouse ears and are school holiday schedules are no longer driving the vacation calendar. Lucky for me I’ve never had to worry about […]
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First things first; a little anxiety is ok. It’s the thing that makes us extra vigilant and stops us from entering unsafe situations. For some of us, it’s simply a sensation in your gut or something that tips off your “spidey senses”. But for some people it goes a lot further than that and can
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Ok hear me out. Cruising has never sat high on my “Preferred Travel Method” list. In all honesty, it probably sits just above buses and trains. That said, there are some destinations that are just ripe for cruising. The perfect combination of too small for more than 2 nights and just close enough to each
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Hitting the skies to travel abroad is becoming easier and more challenging at the same time. Is that even possible? Quite a few countries have changed the rules for US Passport holders and if you’re not careful you could find yourself only seeing the airport of another country as they deny your entry and put
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When the summer travel itch starts to hit, most people start researching islands to soak up the sun. If you’ve exhausted the Caribbean and Hawaii just doesn’t seem interesting enough, then I’ve got the solution for you. Island hopping in Greece is a popular way to experience the best of the best in Greece. Greece
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And just like that we are in Spring! Yikes…where did the time go? If you just realized you haven’t even started to plan your summer travel, you are going to want to read this. In your lifetime, you will only get to plan about 50 summer getaways (if you are lucky). That’s considering the first
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I was recently discussing a trip to Japan with a friend who is interested in visiting the country, but took it off their destination bucket list because, “the idea of eating sushi is a deal breaker”. Like many people, my friend believed eating in Japan would mean eating sushi. But if you are on the
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Luggage is the thing that we never want to think about, yet is one of the most important resources for your travels. Choose wrong and your entire trip can go off the rails. If you think that’s an exaggeration, just ask the person who had a broken zipper at the start of an international trip.
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Tokyo has long been an elusive destination for American travelers. The unexpected fusion of ancient traditions with cutting edge modernity is incredibly fascinating. Every corner of the city has a personality that sucks you in and makes you want to discover more. Somehow hidden between the towering modern buildings, you find tranquility in a temples
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If you’ve ever been stuck at the airport waiting on a flight, then this post is for you. I’ve spent countless hours scouring the internet to find airlines with the best routes to make sure I have the shortest travel time as possible for my international flights. Direct flights are always best, but a long
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