In the iconic 80’s film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the lead character turns to the camera and says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it.” And that’s what travel is all about. It gives us a chance to break out of normal patterns. Step [...]
Are you traveling somewhere soon by air? I found this Washington Post article useful. It compares the cost of shipping your first and second bags with various airlines. It’s one thing, when you are traveling alone or on business, but for my family of five, it will cost us between $75 and $125 to each [...]
Stress, boredom, lethargic behavior, a heavy workload, family strain, everyday pressures, routine lifestyles… there are some issues that affect us all; and sometimes all we really need to reenergize ourselves is to get away. Literally. Travel is an activity that many agree benefits overall health & well-being, that rejuvenates and inspires us. You might call it the “just what I [...]
Italy … Egypt …Russia… the whole world … Our travelers are psyched about the places they have been, that have only fueled their desire to travel more. They sit down to share their love of travel and past destinations with us. Check it out:
Where’s your next adventure?
Don’t rush – schedule plenty of time to think of your needs.
Pack a full suitcase – your clothes will be in better condition upon arrival
Think about comfort! If you want to pack light, perhaps choose 1-2 color schemes.
Bring two pairs of black pants. You can dress them up, dress them down, they’re comfy and work [...]
At least four out of ten travelers feel more romantic on vacation.
Many travelers come back feeling reconnected with their family after vacation.
Many travelers feel they become more trusting, open-minded, flexible, confident, and tolerant as a result of their travel experiences.
Many say that the primary benefit of travel is a desire for more travel.
The anticipation of [...]
People have been wanting to spread their wings and see the world since before handy crafts like airplanes were even invented. It’s been voted the #1 Leisure Activity. Business or pleasure, traveling solo or with family/friends – people are packing their bags everyday for some new, exciting place! So why do you travel?
Top reasons include:
To [...]
Last time I wrote about my co-workers’ dream destinations—mine being Japan. Over the weekend I read the book, Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. Japan has been bumped by Egypt, at least for now…
In other news, I have been reading the most outlandish stuff about various airlines. I mean who wouldn’t read something with this title: Flying [...]
In my last post, I made the scientifically unproven claim that travel is good for our mental acuity. So far no budding Einstein has refuted my claim – a hypothesis based on my own experiences traveling and seeing new sights. I believe in the importance of learning beyond our traditional schooling and challenging ourselves intellectually. [...]
I am suddenly back in high school listening to my mother expound on the adverse affects of drugs and alcohol. Even the innocent consumption of dark soda elicits the comment that I am killing off valuable brain cells. But do brain cells die and, if so, is there a way to stop their demise?
The perception [...]
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