6th December 2016 / Plan, The art of travel / 0 comments

I often find myself abroad over the Christmas holidays, which has allowed me to observe what some other cultures do around that time of year. From decorations, parades, and food, here are some Christmas traditions […]

29th November 2016 / Plan, Planning tips / 0 comments

I just got back from Los Angeles on a red-eye flight yesterday morning. Despite the fact that I was very tired when I arrived, it was a relatively short and painless flight (only 4 hours […]

15th November 2016 / Plan, The art of travel / 0 comments

I’ve been a Sci-Fi fan my entire life, and at some point when I was younger, it occurred to me that the only way the human race would ever get along is if we encountered […]

1st November 2016 / My picks, Plan / 0 comments

Do you have a travel bucket list? In case you’re not familiar with the term, a bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you “kick the bucket”. Consequently, a travel […]

25th October 2016 / Plan, The art of travel / 0 comments

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond, and thinking about travel, you may be noticing all these ads for “adventure travel” and wondering if this is something you should even consider. Aren’t you too […]

6th October 2016 / Plan, Planning tips / 0 comments

(Updated: July 2018) If you were thinking of going to Latin America for a fall or winter vacation, and are now reconsidering because of the Zika virus, you’re not alone. This map from the CDC shows […]

27th September 2016 / Plan, Planning tips / 7 comments

The most stressful part of travel is the actual travel days. Don’t you agree? They seem to be the days with the most potential for screw-ups. Today I present seven situations you don’t want to […]