El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
4 Transformative Travel Ideas for the Whole Family
The world is a wondrous place just waiting to be explored, so it would be a shame to leave out our naturally curious kids when we travel. In many ways, kids are geared for travel and adventure. In fact, studies show that travel can be extremely beneficial to a child's development. Now more than ever, parents are opting to bring the kids along for vacation and they rave about the experiences. Traveling with the whole family facilitates rich … [Read more...]
4 Things You Need to Do Before You Hit the Road This Year
You love your home, but if you’re like most people across the country and the world, the walls are closing in around you -- at least, that’s what it feels like. While it might not be time to hit the road just yet, if you want to vacation before the end of the year, the time to plan is now. But choosing where to go is only part of the essential planning that has to take place, you also have to think about what (and who) you’re going to leave … [Read more...]
Lithuania Introduces Birch Tree Sap, Fresh Nettle Pasta, and Other Bizarre Country’s Spring Delights
Lithuanian cuisine is full of undiscovered gems—from fresh nettle pasta to birch tree sap that is renowned as the new kombucha. Lithuania Travel offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the gastronomic experiences that the country offers its visitors. Lithuania Travel, the country's national tourism development agency, is launching a new project called Taste the Seasons Change. The article series, setting off with a real Spring … [Read more...]
6 Simple Tips for a Great Trip
We watch movies, play at BetChan Casino, and use Instagram and TikTok. But soon we will be able to travel again, and if you want your journey to be perfect, follow these tips. Buy Your Tickets in Advance If you book them 2-3 months or six months before your trip, the cost will be much lower than a couple of weeks before your desired departure date. If you have a large number of people, you may be able to buy tickets at a much lower price … [Read more...]
The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water
Q. Please introduce your family to our readers. We are the Vawter family. In 2015 we sold or gave away everything we owned and moved aboard our 43ft sailboat. We have been living a location independent life ever since. The girls were 7 and 8 when we moved aboard and now, our eldest is about to enter high school! It’s been a pretty crazy ride. We had intended to do a 5 year circumnavigation, but we ended up taking a much more circuitous … [Read more...]
Escape to Bodega Bay
Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]
Are you a modern pilgrim? Visit Norway
The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]
Why You Should Learn Local Languages Before Traveling Abroad
When planning an international trip, the standard checklist includes booking flights, hotels, tours and restaurant reservations. But there’s one important thing you should do before packing your suitcase: learn the local language. While 360 million people speak English worldwide, countries like China, Columbia, Russia, Brazil and Argentina are just a few examples of destinations that can be challenging to visit if you don’t speak any of the … [Read more...]
Applying for a New Passport or Renewing a Passport? A few Details to Consider
After traveling for much of the past 20 years, a passport has became a critical part of my travel identity. I remember the anticipation and excitement of when I first applied for a passport. I informed my parents that I would be going to Costa Rica as part of an extra curriculum educational trip related to a biology class at college - my first trip abroad. I did not yet have a passport and this was around when the Internet was still in its … [Read more...]
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