Paradoxically, the pleasure of travel is in arriving. Nobody goes travelling because they love the idea of sitting in stations and airports or on trains and planes for hours at a stretch. Those parts of a trip are just the price to be paid for all of the wonders you will enjoy when you reach your next destination. Thankfully journey times are often shorter now and there are things that you can do to brighten them up. Read on to learn … [Read more...]
A Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas
One of the activities synonymous with visiting the Bahamas is swimming with pigs. I have long heard about this, especially during multiple trips to the Bahamas over the past several years. Prior to our latest trip to the Bahamas, the closest I've ever come to swimming with pigs was wading with swimming pigs in the remote Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. So, when I was invited by EMBRACE Resort in remote Staniel Cay in the Exumas to join … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Travelling With Chronic Pain: Making Memories On The Go
When you have chronic pain, it can be difficult to plan and prepare for trips abroad. Of course, you don’t want to miss out on the fun because of your pain. But, at the same time, you don’t want to let your pain prevent you from going on exciting adventures or making memories with friends and family. Here are some tips to help you manage chronic pain while travelling. They will make your journey more comfortable and thus more enjoyable. Get … [Read more...]
Dig Into Comstock Caviar at Virginia City’s 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry
Dig Into Comstock Caviar at Virginia City’s 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Tasty testes take over the historic town Saturday, March 11, 2023 VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (January 2023) – There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day weekend than a place that honors its Irish heritage all year long. This spring, go nuts in Virginia City, Nevada, with the 32nd annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, set for Saturday, March 11, 2023. Here chefs … [Read more...]
Reaching Paradise, EMBRACE Resort Staniel Cay Bahamas
Dodging clouds, discovering sunshine in between and finding inspiration below I found myself on a tiny 12-seat prop plane on my way from Nassau to Staniel Cay (note that 'cay' is always pronounced as 'key') in the Bahamas. The captain briefly announced our flight plan; 28 minutes to Black Point Cay to drop off a few passengers and then a quick 5-minute flight from there to Staniel Cay. There are not many passengers on board; these planes are … [Read more...]
It’s Never too Early to Book a Winter Dude Ranch Vacation!
It may seem too early to start thinking about snow and winter! That means holidays, winter break, the new year and some craziness thrown in with all of that! Here at the Dude Ranchers' Association, we think the best gifts don't support designer logos nor do they come from big box stores. We feel one of the true meanings of the holidays is families spending time together, away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded shopping malls and there … [Read more...]
Muckross House and Killarney National Park, Ireland – December 2022
The park is about a 90 minute drive from the closest International airport in the city of Cork. The drive is pleasant and passes through several small towns. The park was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1982 as part of a UNESCO program. It his home to the largest section of remaining natural woodland in the entire country. In addition to several prominent mountain peaks contained within its borders, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks are nearby, the … [Read more...]
Play Airline Puts Iceland Within Reach of Budget Travelers
It’s a courageous move for an airline to begin flying new transatlantic routes during a transitional time for the airline industry, but that’s exactly what PLAY has done. This Icelandic airline was founded in Reykjavik in 2019 by a team with significant experience in the aviation industry. They started flying to Reykjavik from the East Coast of the United States in 2022. I recently flew PLAY’s daily nonstop service to Keflavik, Reykjavik’s main … [Read more...]
Taking to the skies? Here are some ideas for keeping yourself entertained at the airport
The past couple of years have been difficult and frustrating ones for travel lovers, and it has been wonderful to be able to take to the streets, the seas and the skies again this year. If you’ve found yourself arriving at the airport three hours early and at a loss for what to do, don’t worry. You’re not alone and all of us got out of that routine that had become second nature. The truth, as it seems we need reminding, is this. While jetting … [Read more...]
A Night in Florida to Remember, But for All the Wrong Reasons
I was super excited; I was flying back to Florida from Medellin, my first time in the U.S. in nearly 3 months. I had booked my hotel several weeks before, remembering the sticker shock of the price for one night, as compared to the cheap living I had experienced in Colombia. I arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport, one of my favorite smaller airports to arrive into after an international flight. No one was at customs, the agent asked me what my … [Read more...]
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