How can I sleep through this flight? Feeling scrunched, smushed, squeezed for endless hours? Escalating irritability, tension, and tiredness? A long-haul flight combined with no sleep, makes a miserable post–travel day and if that day is your vacation, then you just wasted a great day in a great destination. For business travel,
Plan an Extraordinary Trip to Bali
Filled with ritual, ruins, and an island rhythm that will make any traveler to Bali elated on this Island of Gods. A romanticized island for many on honeymoons, anniversaries or working through their bucket list, Bali is a magical place with something to offer to everyone and of any age. There is so
Packing do’s and don’ts for Bali
There is so much to see and do in Bali, from lounging off the beaches in Seminyak, to trekking the rain forests of Ubud, to snorkeling in Lovina. As you maximize your Bali experiences, you may be feeling the weight in your suitcase. So what should you bring and what should you leave
Service from the Heart in Ubud, Bali
Come visit Ubud, Bali to experience impeccable service that comes from the heart. We experienced a level of service that is unmatched in our two decades of traveling. This delightful hospitality comes from a hotel property, called Como Uma. Their motivation is to gift you an experience that is rich in pleasure and relaxation, which
Senores! Explore Mexico’s Islands
Copyright: tomaccojc / 123RF Stock Photo Do you want to get out of the fray of popular vacation destinations, like Cancun, Mexico? Had enough Senor Frogs, irresponsible adults, and American influences on your international holiday? Do you have dreams of an authentic and relaxing Mexican experience? Try Mexico’s islands. You may want to explore
Badlands To Black Hills – A 3 Day Winter Wonderland In South Dakota
The magic of off-season traveling! Imagine visiting a national park to find that you are the only one there. Is it possible? It can be. It was for me. Driving toward the Mt Rushmore National Memorial in unmarked snow covered roads, leading to a large parking lot of unlimited spaces, walking in serenity toward the
15 Money Saving Travel Tips + a Bonus Tip
One of the biggest, if not the biggest, hindrance to most travelers is money. Yes, traveling is enriching, but it sure does make our wallet poor. Most of us need to save every penny in order to fund our travels. So, to help my fellow travelers out there, I’ve compiled money saving tips to tuck
3 Easy & Worry-free Souvenirs
We take pride in our vacations and love to have a little keepsake, like a souvenir, to remember the fun times. Since your trip may only last a few days, it’s not a good idea to spend hours searching for that something ‘special’, like a piece of art, ceramics, etc. It’s fun to shop the
Take 5 Vacations on 2 Paid Leave Weeks
Question: How many vacations did you take last year? Answer: Not Enough! “According to government survey data” as reported in The Center for Economic and Policy Research, “the average worker in the private sector in the United States receives only about ten days of paid vacation and about six paid holidays per year.”
A Wildlife Adventure – Botswana’s Okavango Delta
A simple, friendly email inspired my wildlife adventure to Africa – to Maun, Botswana in the Okavango Delta. My Uncle knows that I love animals. He emails me adorable and funny pictures of dogs, cats, bears, tigers. One day he emailed me this video on elephants from Zambia. And this started it all!
20 Tips If Faced With A Travel Emergency
Let’s set the scene – an emergency just happened – you’re at a café enjoying a coffee with a new friend you met on your travels. Suddenly, a crowd of people appear protesting a political issue. Serenity turns to noisy, crowded with a smell of danger as police sirens are growing in intensity. You still
Check Out These 10 Tips To Beat Jet Lag
Traveling through time zones is something that’s easy to calculate – 3 hour ahead, 12 hours behind. For the body, however, it’s not & it’s call Jet Lag! You leave your country at sunrise then you arrive 12 hours later also at sunrise. You’re perfectly aware of what’s happening, but your body’s going to be