How to Avoid Getting Sick on Vacation

And Steps to Take If You Do When you’re traveling, the last thing that you want is to get sick. After all, falling ill is bad enough, but it’s worse if you’re hundreds or thousands of miles away from home. That’s why you must take the proper precautions to avoid getting sick and be aware…

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Sick on Vacation: Prevention and Caretaking

There’s nothing worse than getting sick when you’re away from home. Not only do you have to deal with the discomfort and inconvenience of being sick, but you also have to figure out how to get medical care in a foreign city or country. However, there are some things you can do to prepare for…

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Are You Prepared for Domestic Travel in 2025?

UPDATED 12/5/2022: The deadline has been extended again to May 7, 2025. It was originally due in October 2021, but the pandemic pushed it out to May 2023. It has now been pushed out another two years. There was a recent study done by the U.S. Travel Association last month that determined that an estimated…

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Cruise Destination: Alaska

Alaska is America’s Wilderness State. It has remained relatively untouched by modern day technology and feels like a different continent. It boasts breathtaking views – including mountains and glaciers, as well as phenomenal whale watching. Summer is the best time to visit Alaska by cruise ship, when the cruise lines operate from May to September.…

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Cruise Destination: Europe

This month’s featured cruise destination is Europe! If you missed the first post in this series, be sure to check it out here! There are so many different options for European cruising, the biggest struggle in booking is usually deciding where you want to visit! Below, I have provided a quick summary of what locations are…

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4 Must Do Activities in Porto, Portugal

Porto, also known as Oporto, is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon, and it is situated on the Douro River estuary stretching to the Atlantic Ocean. Its historical center has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is justly famous for its export of port wine. Porto offers many good reasons to…

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Travel Tips for Tahiti

UPDATED Dec 3, 2022: I have added a few more tips that I have discovered over the years! Originally published Dec 20, 2018: I just returned from a really great trip to Tahiti last week and it was a fantastic experience. I cannot wait to go back and take my husband with me. The trip…

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How to Pack for a Cold, Windy Destination

Packing for travel to a cold, windy destination can be a challenge, especially if you’re catching a flight and trying to avoid checked baggage fees. However, a little advance planning goes a long way, and with the right strategy, you should be able to bring everything you need with you. Layers are your best bet,…

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