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here are the obvious (yet no less special) reasons that most people enjoy travel. Exquisite and unusual sights to see. Delighting in new food and drink. Feeling present and in the moment. The opportunities to talk to people you might not otherwise meet. Embracing adventure.
There haven’t been too many of those for yours truly in the last year.
I managed to have a baby just months prior to the pandemic’s worldwide pandemonium, and with a now-immunocompromised -
Blog postThis summer, Americans were able to fly to Europe, but Europeans haven’t been allowed to enter the U.S. since March of 2020. The U.S. travel ban has kept the international borders closed for visitors from the UK, Ireland, the Schengen region, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, and India. For weeks, European countries have been mounting pressure on the U.S. to open its borders and reciprocate after the EU lifted its ban, but the administration has been firm on its decision until now.
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Blog postAfter weeks of monitoring flight deals in July, my husband and I decided to buy tickets to Italy. But there was a catch: I needed to buy an extra seat for the first time in my weight-fluctuating life, and I had no idea how to make that happen.
No matter my size (ranging from a USA 26 to a 10), I’ve always been uncomfortable on planes. My hips are naturally wide, and I’m pretty tall for a woman (5’8”), so airline seats aren’t built for me. In the past couple of years, though, I’ve gaine -
Blog postSeveral years ago, while booking a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, I noticed that Southwest Airlines was offering a new direct route between the two cities. This was a big deal for my family. My parents, who lived back east, were such big fans of Southwest’s non-assigned seating and flexible travel low fares that my father would often drive nearly two hours from his South Jersey home to Baltimore to pick me up during visits.
With this new direct PHL flight, I could leav -
Blog postUnbeknownst to many, Europe is home to a rich, varied, and ancient indigenous Muslim culture that is often left unexplored.
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Blog postGray spoil heaps toward either side of me as I drive downhill into Blaenau Ffestiniog, a former mining town within the Eryri National Park. On my right lies an even more iconic sight: the flash of scarlet, COFIWCH DRYWERYN slapped haphazardly in white. Remember Tryweryn.
I had mixed feelings when I learned that Wales had been successful in its bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status. The accolade, the country’s fourth, celebrates the slate landscape of northwest Wales and the contribution -
Blog postThere’s something quite unsettling about the house at 37 Gay Street in Bath, England. A feeling between anticipating the unexpected, sensing the unknown, and raw curiosity about one of the world’s most famous novelists. Located in one of the most high-profile Regency streets in the city, the new House of Frankenstein museum is two doors from the Jane Austen Centre but a world away in literary thought. Decked out in steampunk and gothic style decor, this new museum offers a different perspecti
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Blog postLast weekend, Southwest Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights citing weather conditions and air traffic control issues. The disruptions continued through Monday and Tuesday, and the airline apologized for the situation. “Southwest Airlines extends a tremendous apology to our Customers and Employees for the flight cancelations and delays which occurred over the weekend and on Monday,” the statement said.
It was speculated that the pilots and staff are protesting the federal vaccine -
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Blog postTraveling during the pandemic with children has been daunting. Above the extra hassle of required tests, enhanced cleaning routines, and keeping the children masked, the greatest deterrent has been the fear of contracting the virus and falling sick, especially in a foreign country. This is exactly what happened to my 11-year-old daughter during a family trip to Costa Rica this past summer.
After going on solo trips during the pandemic and not getting sick, I knew that my family could t -
Blog postIt’s late afternoon at Cannon Beach, and Oregon’s windswept coast is at once moody and cozy. The gathering clouds over Haystack Rock—that iconic sea stack featured in such cult films as The Goonies—towers ahead as I warm my feet by the beach bonfire. I’m miles away from the bustling streets of New York, where the mounting summer heat has made the city feel like a sizzling frying pan. Amidst hot garbage smells and sweat-soaked subway rides, I’ve longed for the chilly weather of the Northwest,
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Blog postWhen Dries Van Ransbeeck and Manon Brulard first met in Brussels, Belgium, they immediately bonded over their mutual love of cycling. It made sense for New Year’s Eve 2017 then, that the couple would make the relatively simple 45-mile ride to Antwerp to celebrate.
“As we were cycling, we thought it would be amazing to go on a long-distance bike tour,” remembers Van Ransbeeck. With their appetite for long-distance cycling now whet, they decided to really test their talents. “We looked a -
Blog postThe tourism industry is trying to bounce back from the blow of 2020. The deals and offers we’re witnessing these days are a testament to how far they’ll go to get travelers back on the road. In the U.S., the Delta variant has slowed things down, and people are opting for refundable and flexible bookings. That’s why we have scouted two more hotel deals for you that are fully refundable. You can book these now and travel later. If you decide to skip it, you will get your money back. And the bes
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Blog postTake a look at these rooftop farms, green walls, and vertical forests.
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Blog postIt seems like CBD products are popping up everywhere, from local drugstores and gas stations, to spas and social-media feeds. But what if you’ve already found your favorite CBD brand and want to carry it on your next trip? Is traveling with CBD a sensible idea or risky behavior?
The good news is that CBD is legal across America, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill legalizing hemp farming and products. So, for starters, don’t be afraid to pack your go-to CBD brand for domestic air, water, rail -
Blog postThese trendy and super-luxe oceanfront escapes make for an incredible getaway.
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Blog postThere are times when flights are delayed for bizarre reasons and that makes good fodder for headlines the next morning (and Twitter threads moments later)
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Blog postTravel bans, cancelations, and delays have become synonymous with the holidays. This summer, there was an uptick in bookings, but the Delta variant again closed many doors and axed many plans. It has been another year of disappointments for travelers who wanted to see family, meet friends, and go for a holiday safely. But travelers are resilient and innovative. The disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and the pandemic fatigue are driving new ideas.
The trend for this fall is t -
Blog postA drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway will take you to Elvis birthplace, stunning trails, and even an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee.
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Blog postFrom haunted caves to stunning views, these under-the-radar villages are Italys best-kept secret.
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Blog postWhen I was 16, I failed my driver’s license exam for the first time. Squinting at the dimly lit, ancient computer screen in the Toms River, New Jersey, DMV I chose wrong answer after wrong answer and promptly failed the written portion. About a month later, I got to try again and passed, this time making it to the behind-the-wheel portion, where I managed to make a three-point-turn a 13-point-turn and “executed” a parallel parking job so badly, my nonplussed examiner groaned. Obviously, I fai
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Blog postIn a typical year, up to 65 teams will line up at dawn, ready to thrash their way through unknown Kenyan terrain in their trusted 4x4s, all in search of 13 checkpoints known to them only through GPS coordinates provided a couple of hours before sunset the night before. There’s little else “typical” about this challenge, billed as the most extreme off-road event in the world.
Rhino Charge is the primary annual fundraiser for Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, working to protect the mountain ec -
Blog postGive your brain a gentle massage with these dreamy Grecian sunsets.
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Blog postWe hope youve been practicing your best final girl" scream for these daunting and haunting theme park attractions.
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Blog postWhether theyre too sweet, thickly iced, or lacking enough cinnamon, finding a good cinnamon bun or kanelbullaris no easy feat.
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Blog postGracing the southern tip of Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island is Bai Khem, one of the tropical haven’s most alluring beaches. Here, a thicket of palm trees bows to a cerulean sea as it tenderly laps a crescent of dimpled sand. Hills canvased in the jungle rise behind cordial palms, leading to the island’s craggy interior.
At the bay’s southern edge sits the pineapple-yellow and aquamarine Université Lamarck, which recently went through one of Vietnam’s most ambitious restoration process -
Blog postAfter mostly staying out of the waters, cruises are making a comeback this year around the world. Cruise liners are assuaging travelers’ fears with strict protocols (vaccine certificates, mask mandates, tests) and the CDC has a set of guidelines for companies who want to welcome back guests on board. However, it’s natural to feel concerned about the Delta variant. While you wait for things to get better with the pandemic, you can consider a 2022 itinerary and better yet, a smaller and exclusi
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Blog postThese canopy walks promise a birds-eye-view of some of the most beautiful forests and jungles on earth when you choose to walk amongst the trees.
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Blog postFrom skipping traffic to enjoying breakfast with a view, these tried-and-tested tips will help you make the most of your experience at Albuquerques International Balloon Fiesta.
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on’t wear short skirts and no high heels,” I was warned. The wind at the top would be enough to do a Marilyn Monroe number on your dress and, at just 40 meters (131 feet) shy of half a kilometer (1,640 feet) up in the sky, sensible footwear would be needed to ensure secure footing.
It seemed like a masochistic venture. With my crippling vertigo, why would I want to take a trip to the very top of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest–and the world’s tallest between 2004 and 2010–buildi -
Blog postThis summer started out great for airlines and hotels. More than 10 million passengers were screened by the TSA from July 1-5, around 83% of the volume in 2019. The numbers definitely looked better than they did in 2020 throughout the summer season. However, a surge in Delta varient-fueled COVID cases forced travelers to pullback and the question “should I cancel?” started popping up on travel forums once again.
After a chaotic summer of uncertainty due to the rise in infections, trave -
Blog postSome thrilling discoveries.
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Blog postHuddled atop Cleary Summit, 20 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska, we waited. It was just after 1 a.m. and at this higher elevation, with few trees to protect us from the cold winds coming from the Arctic, we felt every bit of subzero temperature. Still, the sky was clear and the likelihood we’d see the elusive aurora borealis was high. With any luck, we’d soon see gyrating ribbons of emerald, fuchsia, and violet luminescence paint the night sky.
Fairbanks sits smack in the middle of the -
Blog postForeign tourists are not allowed in these countries.
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Blog postOne of Seattle’s most beloved restaurants is Communion. It’s also one of the hardest to get into. After announcing their reopening post-lockdown this July, they nearly broke Resy with a slew of eager diners ready to dine at the lauded Southern restaurant.
However, I was one of the lucky diners to nab a reservation. After all, what better place to meet Anthony and Marlie Love, the creators of YouTube channel “Traveling While Black in Seattle”?
The couple’s YouTube c -
Blog postYou hear it on every flight —“please fasten your seatbelts.” It’s probably the number one thing flight attendants say when they’re working because they’re required to remind you to buckle up before push back…and again when the seatbelt sign comes on, during the safety demo, yet again before landing, and one more time during taxi. The constant reminders can be exhausting and probably sound very robotic, but it’s one of the many requirements the crew must follow through with…or risk putting the
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Blog postFrom New York to Melbourne, these Chinatown neighborhoods infuse their cities with authentic cuisine and culture.
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Blog postThere’s a saying that in every mine across the world you are likely to find a Cornishman. In some of these places, you will also find the iconic Cornish pasty. I grew up in Cornwall where the pasty was considered our national dish. But as a Cornish born person, I was also taught to make a pasty by my mother just as she learned from my grandmother.
“It’s time you learned how to make a pasty,” she said as I was about to head off to college in London. And so I learned to craft one of Corn -
Blog postScandalously under-appreciated, Honduras is no stranger to salacious headlines. Its unspeakable good looks, wild adventures, and rich culture are often omitted from the country’s narrative. Honduras was the first country referred to as a “Banana Republic,” a sobriquet that came from the significant presence of United States fruit companies established there in the 19th century. It’s teeming with verdant mountains, unspoiled jungles, and—in the community of La Unión—it purportedly even
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Blog postNow that the Canadian border is open, there is no better time to explore the countrys natural beauty.
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Blog postWe can’t say it enough: it’s the fall foliage season! This is the perfect time to take your car out for a spin and see spectacular landscapes covered in hues of orange and red. If you’re considering fall travels, then we have a suggestion: Jackson, New Hampshire.
Located in the northern part of New Hampshire, it’s a classic New England village on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. For decades, travelers, artists, and writers have been drawn to the town, which is part -
Blog postFor many people with a safari-topped bucket list, this type of trip conjures up images of fireside sundowners and pools overhanging (but safely distanced from) lion-dotted grasslands. I was somewhere in the middle when I did my first one. My mother taught English in a village near Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro (and had experienced several terrifying encounters with big cats), and my sister had done some cheap-and-cheerful safaris in remote areas of Zambia. I wasn’t totally clueless about what
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Blog postIn the summer of 2019, I fell 10 feet out of the sky and smashed my head against the hard sand dunes of Brooklyn’s Plumb Beach. The infamous kite-surfing beach abuts the highly trafficked Belt Parkway and my kite surfing error resulted in two choices: risk being run over or release the kite. Choosing release saved me the severity of crushed bones but left me with a traumatic brain injury and a doctor-imposed quarantine-esque exile months before the rest of the world was locked down. The cure
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Blog postSince the beginning of the pandemic, cruising has been deemed too risky. While Disney theme parks, water parks, and resorts across the country reopened, Disney ships sat empty. But now the CDC has given cruise lines clearance and the maritime mouse house is setting sail from the U.S. in what seems like the first time in forever. On paper, it looks good. And my family jumped to book a Christmas-themed Very Merrytime Cruise for this November. We’re all vaccinated. We’re all adults. And compared
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Blog postThe humble beach hut is a familiar sight along the UK’s beaches and boardwalks. Except it isn’t so humble these days. For the uninitiated, a beach hut is a small room-sized structure, usually made of wood and painted in bright or pastel colors. You’ll also spot the occasional renegade brown shed looking forlorn among its candy-colored brethren.
While most huts are numbered, some also have human names such as “Bertie,” “Isla,” and “Rosie.” And some owners opt for a seaside pun along the -
Blog postIn the West, people often have very distinct tropes when traveling to China and its culture. It can either be seen as this supposed “magical” land of unknowns or as an opposing government that threatens our democracy. For me, China was neither of those. It represented the people I knew growing up in New York City, like one of my mother’s co-workers, or friends I met through my afterschool program. It was also represented through the abundance of Chinese restaurants scattered across the city,
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