This is a guest post by Jess Signet Flight delays are part of travel Now, I’ve been traveling long enough to survive some pretty nasty flight delays. They’re sometimes unavoidable, either because of weather or because of mechanical issues. But […]
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Expat Grief: When You Can’t Get Home in Time
Unfortunately, not for the first time, I’m far from home and mourning. Death & travel don’t play well together. I’ve talked about grief from far away before, because I’m not new to crying my eyes out in foreign lands. Mourning and […]
A Hammam Spa Experience in Barcelona
This is a guest post by Calla Blaney Martin. Living the past six years in Minneapolis, Minnesota has taught me how to get through winter. One of my favorite ways to beat the cold is the spa. In Minneapolis, I […]
Packing for Beach Getaways
I’m not a beachy kind of girl. Or at least that’s what I thought until my recent trip to Puerto Rico convinced me otherwise. Which seems especially strange coming from a long-time resident of Barcelona…..a coastal city with truly beautiful […]
Pre-Travel Rituals
Pre-Travel Rituals Before I travel (usually a few days ahead of time) I have some pre-travel rituals. No homemade altars required, and nothing very complex, just a few things I do in the hopes of a smoother, less stressful trip. […]
Top 3 Travel Don’ts
Here is a list (in brief) of things you shouldn’t do on your adventures (abroad or otherwise). They’re guaranteed to make your travel experience better for everyone involved, you included. Travel Don’t #1–Strutting around half-dressed. If you wouldn’t pump gas […]
Staving off Boredom Between Flights: Games for Travelers
A huge part of successful travel strategy involves hurry up and wait. Take for example, a trip to Copenhagen (Denmark) from London (England), which takes on average about 5 hours: You rush to the airport, the train or bus station, […]
Pet-Care for Travelers: Taking Care of Your Animals While You’re Away
Lots of pet-owners dream of traveling but worry what to do with their animals while they’re away. Because let’s face it, kennels, and pet hotels are expensive and the verdict’s still out on whether or not they’re a good thing […]
Staying Active on the Go and Getting Your Exercise Far from Home
For people that exercise regularly, travel can present some kinks in their daily routines. Staying active on the go can be more complicated than you expect. Not all accommodations (especially not budget accommodations) include access to a pool or a […]
Tuesday Travel Tips: Fix Travel Booking Mistakes ASAP
Sometimes when you book a ticket or a hotel something goes wrong (Oh, no!). You accidentally select the wrong date, or the wrong location for your hotel. It’s especially confusing for a lot of travelers that many cities in Europe […]