I started noticing a trend with myself over the past couple of years. I was losing weight when I traveled. Not a lot, but at least a couple of pounds. And it at beats the alternative of gaining weight! That is so antithetical to what you would think. But it’s true. I know this because Read More…
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Good News! Millennials Traveling More
Each year since 2010, Allianz Travel Insurance has conducted a survey called the Vacation Confidence Index to determine how likely people will travel each summer. This year produced some interesting results. They found that more Americans will take a vacation this summer but will spend less money on their travels. (Vacation is defined as a Read More…
Are Full Body Scanners Safe?
I’ve written the past couple of weeks about the TSA Pre✓ program and the Global Entry program. Both are great for frequent travelers who want to get through lines at the airport more quickly. If you’re like me, however, you’ll avoid these programs because you must be fingerprinted in order to be part of them. Call Read More…
The ABC’s of Global Entry
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about TSA Precheck when I realized that not everyone knows what this expedited screening process is. But what goes hand in hand with TSA Precheck is Global Entry, another expedited program. This one allows you to get through customs lines in the U.S. upon arrival on an international Read More…
The ABC’s of TSA Precheck
Many of you probably already know what the TSA Precheck program is, but I recently realized there are a lot of people who still don’t yet know about this expedited screening process at the airport. I’m going to say up front that I do not participate in it. My only objection to it is that Read More…
How to Prepare Your House When You Travel
As I was preparing to leave on a recent journey, it occurred to me that I have a packing list for my travels and a to-do list for when I lead a tour. But as I was walking around the house checking to make sure doors were locked and lights were turned off (or strategically Read More…
How to Prepare Your House When You Travel
As I was preparing to leave this past weekend for a couple of days down in Portland, it occurred to me that I have a packing list for all my travels and a to-do list for when I lead a tour. But as I was walking around the house checking to make sure doors were Read More…
Women’s Travel Fest ~ What I Learned
A couple of weekends ago, I attended (and spoke at) the Women’s Travel Fest (WTF), this year held in San Francisco. The weekend consisted of two full days of speakers and workshops. I participated on two panels on Saturday – one on women’s travel safety and an Expedia panel focused on No Excuses. More in-depth Read More…
Eating Out Healthy While Traveling
I’ve been a vegetarian for most of my traveling life and admit there have been times when I have turned down a meal or invitation to someone’s home because I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat vegetarian. I realize these are missed opportunities. But it was (and still is) important to me to stick Read More…
The Curtis Hotel in Denver
On our recent visit to Denver, we stayed at The Curtis hotel, located downtown. It was my first stay at The Curtis and I loved it because of how unique the hotel is. Every floor is themed and every room is decorated based on the theme of that floor. I thought it would be fun Read More…