Traveling overseas can be stressful including long plane rides, delays, jet lag, not knowing anyone in a destination, language barriers and seemingly a million and one other potential complications. Part of why I travel is to get out of my comfort zone, but there is certain pre trip planning suggestions that will help minimize unwanted surprises when traveling. Depending on which country you visit and which country you have citizenship in, … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda
One of the planet's highlights is arguably a trek to see gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, however there are a number of details and expenses one needs to be aware of when planning a trip to Rwanda. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located only about 20 minutes outside of Kigali, the country's capital city. This airport is the hub for RwandAir and services other international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, KLM and … [Read more...]
6 Natural Supplements to Bring on Your Next Trip
While travel is fun and rewarding, packing can be tough and annoying. You have to decide which luggage to use, which items to bring, and find a way to make it all fit. And you’d better remember everything you need because once you’re gone, it’s too late. When it comes to the personal care products we pack, everyone’s list is different. With that said, many experienced travelers swear by a specific list of natural supplements. Most of them … [Read more...]
French Bee’s new route from New York City to Paris is enticing budget travelers
It takes courage for an airline to start flying a new transatlantic route during a global pandemic but that’s exactly what French bee has done. The Paris-based long-haul airline launched its flight between Newark Liberty International Airport and Paris-Orly on July 15. I recently flew French bee’s nonstop service to Paris and back from my home in New York City. I was initially attracted by French Bee’s advantageous pricing, starting at $199 … [Read more...]
Tips that Help to Manage a Long Distance Journey
A long-distance journey can turn out to be exciting or pretty awful, depending on how well you prepare. Remembering to pack travel essentials such as comfortable clothing, water, a sleep eye mask, and toys for the kids can ensure you reach your destination without any hiccups. But just in case you left for your long-distance trip in a hurry, online stores such as Lowe’s have made it easier for you to shop even when you’re on the road. Lowe’s … [Read more...]
Can You Travel with CBD Oil? Products Worth Considering
CBD oil has become an ever-present part of our lives. We can put it in our coffee, our baths, or carry it around in bags as a lotion. We can even buy CBD treats for our pets. Still, no matter how present it is, many people don’t know much about its legalities and rules. There is a lot of misinformation going around about CBD and its legal aspects, and a lot of that stems from unclear regulations. If you’re planning on traveling and taking … [Read more...]
Discovering Bambang
The journey began as I and several friends arrived and converged at Manila Airport. Our shuttle van waited to fetch us, ready to set off for Bambang - site of a special gathering for a poetry circle we would be attending. It was, indeed, a tedious long land journey. However, the enjoyable company of my friends and the vibrant view outside the car window somehow comforted me during the ongoing long hours of travel. I noticed ourselves getting … [Read more...]
How To Overcome Jet Lag On A Short Trip
When you have somewhere important to be or you are looking to get to your destination as fast as possible there is simply nothing better than the airplane. This is especially true for those individuals that need to cover hundreds to thousands of miles at a time. However, there is usually one problem that comes along with flying and that problem is jet lag. Jet lag is just a general sense of exhaustion that you are going to experience after … [Read more...]
Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine + Springtime Exploration in Buenos Aires
THE EVENT The Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine are events held at all Park Hyatt locations; these bring guests and visitors together to connect with their award-winning chefs, sommeliers and other artisan food and beverage purveyors. I recently attended a Master's Food and Wine event celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Palacio Duhau joining the Park Hyatt family. This was held at the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight
I recently met Sam as part of a partnership I was helping to promote. I used HotelTonight for booking a last minute trip to New Orleans using it to find a centrally located hotel within a short walk of the famous French Quarter. The app is simple to use and offers excellent coverage of hotels in the United States and Europe as well as other International destinations. The idea behind HotelTonight is to provide discounted hotel rooms based on last … [Read more...]
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