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I hate to be a ‘debbie-downer’ but if something happens while traveling internationally, and you find yourself without your Passport, credit cards or any form of identification, it can feel like you’re sliding towards rock bottom! While no one plans...
Read MoreI know you just want to get on the plane, get in your seat, and get everything settled in your corner of your little home for the next 2, 6, or 12 hours. BUT: please don’t disregard the needs and...
Read MoreDo I need a Visa to visit Iceland? How long does my U.S. Passport need to be valid to enter Iceland? How many blank pages do I need in my U.S. Passport to enter Iceland? Are any vaccines required before...
Read MoreFirst there was Global Entry, and now there is Mobile Passport Control. Thanks to these two programs, entering the United States is easier than ever. A little 101: Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows...
Read MoreMy first piece of advice: avoid the tight connections. They’re stressful, EVERY SINGLE TIME! But I also realize that sometimes they’re unavoidable, either because of delays, life scheduling or otherwise. So if you’re in this boat, heed this advice for...
Read MoreJet lag: it’s the real deal, and can be a big downer on your vacation if you aren’t getting any sleep, and missing out on the fun. Follow my tips below to set your body, and vacation, up for success!...
Read MoreIf you’re like me, when you’re traveling you want to eat great food. I mean, who doesn’t? But if you want to find the realllllllly great spots, you need to put in the time and do your research. Here are...
Read MoreIf you’ve found yourself in Rome, you just CAN’T miss out on visiting the Colosseum. But make sure you read my tips below, otherwise it can be a crowded, frustrating and less magical than what it can be (and...
Read MoreWould you believe me if I told you that you have the power to make the airport a happier place? I know, I know. I can understand your skepticism, but it’s true!
Read More*PINCH ME* I live on the West Coast of the US, and therefore, Hawaii is just a short (and now direct) flight away. If you haven’t been ADD IT TO YOUR TRAVEL WISH LIST NOW! You might be tempted to...
Read MoreNew Orleans has a spirit that is downright contagious. It’s fly-by-your-seat fun, carefree, anything goes, and embodies the spirit of ‘why not?’ and ‘the more the merrier.’ It’s so contagious that I find myself in New Orleans every few years...
Read MoreIf you’re planning to travel with a group of friends, your family, a group of couples, or a new partner —- do yourself a favor and spend some (valuable!) time up front talking about your trip, and not just a “should we...
Read MoreI’ve been a traveler most of my life, and will be for the rest of my life. But that DOES NOT MEAN the long-haul international flights get any easier! They are by far the worst necessary evil of international travel. But...
Read MoreI’ve been riding a heck of a lot of trains these days. Many, many, many. But I’ve always been an avid rail passenger! I just love to see the countryside from the view of my comfortable train seat. While the...
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