Many visitors to Machu Picchu report a strange energy they feel, walking among the ruins. Perhaps this energy is simply the impact of the extreme beauty of the area. If you have been, you know what I am talking about. If not, allow me to paint a picture for you.
Author: Bryan Herb (Bryan Herb)
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Before You Travel, Remember Your Visa (and I don’t mean your credit card)
If the country you plan on visiting requires a visa, and you do not have one, you will be denied entry into the country. Visa requirements are not universal, and foreign countries will often require visitors from certain countries to obtain visas, but not others.
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The 123s of Flying a 767
The simulator was so realistic that one bad move would have us all shaking, and warning sounds and lights would alert us to various dangers and what I called RBF (Really Bad Flying).
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Discerning Fact from Fiction in “Dangerous” Destinations
News sources about what goes on locally and especially abroad are not always accurate, and natural disasters and acts of violence happen everywhere: we just seem to forget or minimize the ones that happen on our home turf.
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10 Lessons that “Frozen” Taught us About Travel
It seems that the hit movie, "Frozen" can be used to teach us just about everything: the importance of family, being true to yourself, letting go, and so much more. Not surprisingly, it can also teach us how to travel. Below are the ten things about travel that "Frozen" has taught me.
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Dos and Don’ts of Posting Travel Pics on Social Media Sites
The first rule in posting photos is if you don't have a house-sitter, wait until you get home to post photos of your vacation. You do not want to promote to the world that you are away from home.
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Top Ten Biggest Travel Mistakes People Make
It is common knowledge that the right camera angles and lighting can make virtually anything look radically different. Hotel rooms can look twice as large, and that view of the refinery can be blurred out. Food can photograph better than it tastes. Actors can be hired to look happy doing anything. Tip: Talk to a travel planner who has recently been to the destination and/or call the local tourism bureau.
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Meditation on Your Vacation
I cannot emphasize enough how finding these magical moments to meditate can transform your entire vacation and maybe even your life.
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Living in the Now While Traveling
Focusing on living in the present moment abolishes our worries, fears, and anxieties and helps us to enjoy the time that we have. And this is where living in the now can benefit us while we are traveling, because it is during our travels where we want to make the most out of every second.
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Zoom China: Celebrating the History and Modernity of this Rising Star
Arguably, if there is one Zoom Vacation that could be described as perfect, it is our tour of China--at least that is what past Zoom China guests have said.