We are so lucky to live in a time where we can go almost anywhere in the word. Never before, have so many people been able to travel to the other side of the world in just a couple of days. Holidays have become cheaper, easier, and better. For many of us, it has become a yearly ritual. Something we save for and look forward to. A chance to get some sun, catch up on some reading or find adventure. But things can go terribly wrong, and … [Read more...]
Benefits of Using a VPN when Traveling
One of the most important parts of my travel is being able to access Internet when on the road - my work and travels are no longer separated compared to back when I started this site in 1996. I am continuously creating content when traveling, working with various travel related brands including tour operators, hotels and tourism boards and doing select social media projects. Perhaps some might look at this as always taking work with me when … [Read more...]
5 Interesting Ways to Make Travel Cheaper
Are you planning to travel but don’t have enough money to do so? Well, don’t let money problems prevent you from exploring the world. Believe it or not, there are numerous ways to see the world without breaking the bank. In this article, we are going to look at five ways to travel cheap and explore the world while on a budget. 1. Try House Sitting or House Swapping If you can’t afford your vacation, house sitting is a great option. … [Read more...]
Items You Want in Your Carry-On for a Long Flight
Going on a long flight means you need to find out how to make time pass while staying as comfortable as possible. Some people can tough it out by entertaining themselves or by resting with the amenities provided by the airline, but having a supply of goods can make your flying experience much better. These are seven items you want in your carry-on for a long flight. Pillow The pillows provided by airlines tend to be pretty lackluster, … [Read more...]
Playing the Points Game: A Beginner’s Thoughts
My youngest son is about to fly the coop and start college, joining his older brother in the fall at San Diego State. This means that my wife and I are about to become empty nesters, giving us the chance to fly the coop ourselves and travel more. With this looming rebirth of freedom, I am beginning to look into the wonderful (and complicated!) game of acquiring points as a means of knocking down the costs of airfare, lodging, restaurants, and … [Read more...]
How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips
Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]
Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up the mystique of this island in my mind based upon stories my mother related from a several month trip she took to the South Pacific in the 1960s. Mo'orea was by far her favorite island in the French Polynesia. While Mo'orea has certainly changed since those days, a visit to the island is like walking … [Read more...]
Ode to the Antonov-24
I’ll hear no grumbles about bumpy flights on twin-prop planes from regional airports in the U.S.. No sighs about the robotic sign-off from the cabin steward, “Thank you for choosing United” (as if you had a choice). No, you have no grounds for complaint because you don’t know how terrifying such flights can be. You have not had the Antonov-24 (a Soviet-era airplane) experience. The Antonov-24, a Soviet 44-seater turboprop which made its … [Read more...]
Top Five Most Useful Trip Preparations
While travels never go exactly according to plan (and perhaps that is part of why I travel), there are several important steps one can make prior to a trip to help ensure your trip is a smooth one. Insurance One of the most overlooked items when planning a trip is travel insurance. Sure it costs a bit to acquire prior to a trip but based on having peace of mind when traveling and the actual cost versus what might be incurred costs as a … [Read more...]
A Multitude of Good Things going on at LAX
LAX was named one of the Top 10 Most Improved Airports in the World at the 2017 World Airport Awards, also known as the Passenger Choice Awards. The list is based on 13.8 million airport surveys completed by 105 different nationalities of airline customers during a period from July 2016 to February 2017 and covers 550 airports worldwide. New & Improved Concessions Following the completion of Terminals 2 and 6 in 2016, 2017 saw more great … [Read more...]
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