Like our other “where to go” articles, this article is all about where to go in June. In this article, we provide you with inspiration without providing a finite set of destinations. So now that June is coming up – get out there and see the world! This is part of our series on where …
Typically airlines limit the weight of the bags you put under the plane, and your carry-on itself but there is a bag that you bring on the plane which is typically NOT weighed. These bags are known as “Personal items” and they range from a large purse to a medium size backpack to a laptop …
On this evening, a mere day before I go on my next great adventure, I am filled with some odd emotions. Today, I am filled with both nervousness and excitement on the eve of my 3-week journey through India. To handle these emotions, I think about them using what I refer to as the roller …
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When you’re looking for the best carry on luggage 2023, you need to pay attention to the most recent airline rules in regard to the size and weight of allowed carry on bags in addition to your personal needs and preferences. More than that, we are looking at affordable carry on luggage only because expensive …
I’m leaving for a 3-week trip to India in two weeks. This is the ideal time to start packing and I’ll tell you why. When you’re packing for a trip, the things you need you either have, need to be clean, or need to buy still, This is the fun part! At this phase, you’re …
You’ve gotten through security and suddenly find yourself lost in a sea of people all awaiting their airplanes together in a crowded airport. I know. It’s terrible. Travel anxiety hits us all at different points. Typically taking a seat near your plane is mostly a chill experience with few people walking by and some seats …
I had the utmost pleasure of visiting the gigantic and beautiful Biltmore estate over the course of a full-day exploration that included the main building, a walk amongst the gardens, and one of its atriums. The Biltmore estate was developed and lived in by the Vanderbilts and it is still managed by their descendants today. …
Thinking about going on vacation in May? Let’s talk about some places that you can visit to help inspire you on planning your next trip. With no further to do, here is where to go in May. Lake District, England – 54 F / 12 C. The Lake District has inspired generations of poets, artists, …
April is a great time of year to travel. While the kids are still in school if you don’t yet have children then it’s a perfect time to get out of town. April is spring in many parts of the world which can bring extra beautiful scenes while you simply walk or ride around. But …
Every other day it feels like there is a new story about an airline passenger behaving badly and causing major problems on a plane. This article sheds some light on the patterns causing these passengers to be subdued or having the entire plane diverted in order to get them kicked off of the plane. The …
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Often to get to those harder-to-reach locations, we are subject to a layover. Most often layovers are in a large connecting city like Frankfurt or Tokyo or Delhi. With a city only steps away, what can you really do during a long layover? Prepare for the long layover Most often you can research the long …
Two words, spring break. Every year schools in the United States have a week off to do whatever they want. This can work in your favor or work against you. For example, if you go to Daytona Florida, or New Orleans then you’ll run into the hard-partying college crowd. But there are many places that …
I had been considering 3 places to explore that are well off the beaten track, namely the Thar Desert, Cherrapunji, and Aurangabad. After much deliberation, I decided on going to Cherrapunji and Aurangabad. All three of these options offered me what my heart truly desires. Going deep into the country to experience something that nobody …
I have just added an extra week to my Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Varanasi India trip. This extra week is different for me since my wife will not join me. Instead, I will have the freedom to go deep into the country to places that she isn’t interested in and in hotels that would rightfully refuse to stay in …
The Galapagos is a special place full of birds, iguanas, sea lions and tons of water creatures. When you go to the Galapagos, you are going to be exploring the various islands geology and alcoves each day often observing the unique animals that live on each island and diving into the ocean to spend time …
