A Comprehensive List of “Bug-Out Bag” Essentials You’re living overseas and want to be prepared in case you need to leave quickly because of a natural disaster or political unrest. But how do you think of everything you might need to take with you before you know what will happen? The solution is to pack […]
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How to Stay Healthy While Flying
Healthy Air Travel Tips You love to travel, but nothing can ruin a trip faster than getting sick. We’ve heard from travelers in the past that they often get sick after flying in an airplane, especially during the cold and flu season. And some studies have confirmed this to be true: A Journal of Environmental […]
Traveling with Portable Electronic Devices (and their Lithium-ion Batteries)
How to Stay Compliant with FAA Regulations Regarding Lithium-ion Batteries “Your portable electronic devices must be set to airplane mode until an announcement is made upon arrival.” I gladly comply with the flight attendant’s request as I settle in to watch a favorite movie. I can’t imagine taking this flight without my tablet! And who […]
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. They are located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher are 120 meters (390 ft.) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head, stretching for 5 miles. The highest point is 214 meters (702 ft.), just north […]
New Zealand’s Culture of Unusual Dances
After traveling throughout much of the world, I find very few things to be more fascinating than New Zealand’s culture dances. Much of New Zealand’s rich traditions and culture come from the Maori tribe, including traditional dance. In this article, we’ll explore two important Maori dances, the Haka and the Poi, as well as the […]
Travel Gear Review: Best Coffee Mug for Travel – Starbucks Clip and Sip
Looking for the best coffee mug for travel? For commuting? The Starbucks Click and Sip Travel mug may be it. We test the new Starbucks “Clip and Sip” (Clip Tumbler) Brushed Stainless Steel Travel Mug Let’s face it, the main buying “feature” on this 16oz. Clip&Sip travel mug is the “clip” that allows you to […]
Universal Healthcare when Traveling Overseas?
Here are some things you need to know about Universal Healthcare when traveling overseas and the importance of ACA travel insurance If you send out short-term workers or are going overseas yourself this spring or summer, they/you may be at risk overseas even with ACA-compatible domestic medical insurance. FACT: Americans traveling overseas have on average a […]
Travel Gear Review: Thule Laptop Sleeve
Armored Laptop Protection for travel, business, and working overseas Travel Gear Review for: Thule Gaunlet Pro 2.0 Laptop Case / Sleeve For: 15″ MacBook Retina Pro | 15″ Macbook Pro Cost: Approx. $50.00, on sale: $20.00 Website: http://www.thule.com/en-us/us Travel Gear Rating: **** (Four stars) out of five Thule Laptop Sleeve – The Gaunlet 2.0 Pro […]
New Zealand Hobbit & LOTR movie locations – A Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about New Zealand Hobbit and LOTR movie sets and how to visit them: New Zealand is magical, beautiful, and majestic for Hobbit fans and non-fans alike. If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting a far-away, magical land, you don’t have to dream any longer! While most “magical” places are fictional, New […]
Medical support – Mentawai, Indonesia
Good Neighbor Insurance, Inc provides top-notch international travel insurance benefits that include medical support. You may view one of our best evacuation travel plans at www.onlineglobalhealthinsurance.com/global-rescue.asp and some of our other travel medical plans here at www.gninsurance.com/travel-A/international_travel_insurance.asp. Background Global Rescue was selected by Red Bull Surfing to provide deployed medical support and medical evacuation assistance […]
Our Best Tips to Survive Getting Stranded in an Airport
Traveling can be adventurous and fun – until it’s not! Flight cancellations and delays can quickly suck the joy right out of it. And while Tom Hanks made living in an airport look cool in the 2004 movie “The Terminal”, you only need to look at the face of stranded passengers to see how miserable […]
Four Things Short Term Trips Offer Seniors
When planning Short Term trips, most people’s hopes are for teens and young people to get fired up about living their purposefully. After all, that’s when a person lays a foundation for the rest of their life. But what about those who already have a foundation and maybe have some wisdom to go with it? Seniors […]
