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Lauren Wolfe’s article in the May 25, 2014 New York Times titled, Women Alert to Travel’s Darker Side, struck more than a cord with me; it played an entire symphony. I’ve traveled and lived throughout the world, about 50% of…
Continue readingDid you know that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the States than in Mexico? You’re probably not surprised since Americans will find any excuse to drink lots of cervazas and Margaritas. Before jumping into party preparation…Cinco de Mayo…
Continue readingLet’s face it, if there’s one search that is abnormally time-consuming, it must be searching for the best airfare. Ok, maybe right after the search for love, happiness and the meaning of life. And the worst thing about it is…
Continue readingThe New Year always brings thoughts of invigorating our mind and body. Retreats and spas, such as Live Oak in Malibu, can easily cost in excess of $6,000/week. Regardless of whether we need our physique transformed and our psyche refreshed,…
Continue reading‘Tis the season to be thankful and to help others. Volunteer Vacations/Holidays are a way to share our skills to improve the lives of others. Just look at all the activities available from the Fly for Good website: Building, teaching,…
Continue readingLooking for accommodations that don’t pummel your wallet? Hotels can easily account for 50% of our travel expenses. If your travel budget has limitations, hostels will give your adventures a stimulus. Hostels are often associated with 20 year old backpackers…
Continue readingA few weeks ago, I flew to Jackson, Wyoming. Being familiar with post-9/11 security, I arrived 2-1/2 hours ahead of “buckle your seat belts and turn off your electronic equipment” time. The shocker was when I rolled my carry-on through…
Continue readingFinding the lowest airfare can require plugging into the various search engines from Travelocity to Kayak. But, there’s a new kid with a new approach on the block…Flightfox. Flightfox uses a contest format to arrive at the best fare. Let’s…
Continue readingHere are 3 more gadgets that will help make your travels ez: Trackstick II (199.00): Are you hooked on pedometers to track your daily steps? If you want something worlds advanced, the Trackstick II is in your future. The built…
Continue readingAs a way over 50 traveler, I find some of my travel destinations simply feel better than others. Chicago has always felt like I belong. However, when in New Orleans, I can’t seem to get in the right step. I…
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