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How to Minimize the Risks of Travel During the Pandemic

It’s no surprise that the travel industry has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic with airlines, hotels, and car rental companies struggling. Not to mention the myriads of affected industries that provide meals, tours and transportation to support this all-important industry. Those of us that love to travel are caught up in a dilemma. […]

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Summertime Staycation: Play Tourist in Your Hometown

Have you ever stopped to wonder how your hometown looks to tourists? Do they find it exotic? Do they think you are lucky to live in such a beautiful place? When we stop and put on our tourist glasses, we realize that it’s not always necessary to travel to faraway places to have a good […]

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The Art of Taking Better Travel Pictures

There’s only one way to take better travel pictures and that’s practice.  Having a fancy camera isn’t necessary but paying attention to a few little things can make a huge difference. Since we’ve been stuck at home, we started looking at old photo albums and I’ve noticed how much better my photos have gotten over […]

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With Airlines Offering Flexible Tickets Should I Buy Ahead?

Over the last days, most airlines have stepped up to offer flexible change fares for tickets purchased. With revenues undoubtedly sinking due to coronavirus cancellations it’s understandable that they want to entice people to buy. So, should you?

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Managing Last-Minute Travel Cancellations

Cancelling a trip that you’ve been looking forward to can be really disappointing. All that pent-up anticipation, excitement, and preparation can suddenly get pulled out from under your feet like a rug. There is no way to make this fun, but some preparation and thought can help you minimize your expenses and maximize what you […]

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Being in Asia for Chinese Lunar New Year, Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak

Truth be told, we had not realized until after booking that we would be arriving in Vietnam on Lunar New Year. This is actually one of my travel tips!  Check to see if anything is going on during your travel dates. That said, under normal circumstances, joining into the celebration could have been fun. Although, […]

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Why You Should Clean Your Airplane Seat and How

Cleaning your airplane seat is something that you should always do because these seats are filthy and full of bacteria. I’ll spare you some of the disgusting behaviors I’ve seen from fellow passengers that would make you want to scrub your seat every time you fly. Ultimately, who cares about a few off looks when […]

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How to Shop Your Way to Free Travel

For years I didn’t shop through my airline advantage shopping portal thinking that it wasn’t really worth it. I figured that I would collect only a few points, so why bother. Now, I realize that I lost the opportunity to accumulate enough travel points to travel for free. About a year ago I started actively […]

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12 Tips for Surviving Long International Flights

This year we have a lot of long international flights planned. It’s a necessary evil to get to see some of our dream destinations. We know how difficult it can be to survive a long-haul flight, especially in economy. How to prepare for a long flight? What to wear? What to bring? How to pass […]

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8 Tips to Help Keep Up with Your Exercise Routine While Traveling

There is no doubt that traveling can wreak havoc with one’s exercise routine. Be it vacation or business travel, packing a small kit and planning for workouts can help keep you on track and motivated. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track and get creative with your workouts.