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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Investing in Travel is Investing in Oneself.
When I look back on 2013, it is interesting to review which memories stand outfor me. It wasn’t any of the bigger purchases I made. No, the first and most important things that come to mind are several of the trips I took, and the unique experiences I had in those destinations. A few highlights include...
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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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Social Media, a Travel Resource
Social media has replaced the paper postcard as a means to communicate with friends back home. Facebook in particular continues to let our friends and family know where we are, that we’re safe, we’re enjoying ourselves, and what we’re up to, in real time. And it’s not just about what we’re writing but also...
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Stay Healthy with These Ten Essentials for your Travel Bag
Make sure you have the tools you need to stay healthy while traveling.
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Does weather really make or break a vacation?
You can travel to the perfect destination, stay in the best hotel, and reserve the best restaurants and excursions, and still find your good efforts may be affected by something you can’t control: weather.
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Jet Lag: Reclaim Your Rhythm and Avoid the Blues
Most of us can’t afford a day of disorientation, let alone seven, and there are several things you can do to help lesson the impact of jet lag.