Tag: Vacation

It was my birthday the other day, so naturally, I attended a friend’s kid’s birthday party that happened to fall on the same day. Some adults might not choose to spend their birthday watching three-year-olds (to whom they have no relation) fight over cake and rainbow lollipops, but I&rsq...

Planning a trip for your relationship partner just so they can feel special on their birthday means you care and you put in the time and effort, but what if it’s not actually somewhere new and you used to go there with someone else you dated? Is it ok to celebrate a birthday in a place wher...

Introduction: Bangkok, the vibrant and culturally rich capital of Thailand, is a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. If you’re planning a trip to this captivating metropolis, you’re in for an unforgettable journey filled with cultural experiences. Here are some travel t...

Bangkok, the City of Angels, is a booming and developing business center in the heart of Southeast Asia. Known for their Buddhist temples, delicious Thai cuisine and the highest quality service, it’s not hard to see why so many tourists return to these dream locations again and again. I...

For me, planning a trip is half the fun. I love reading all about the place I’m going to be. Of course, I give some time to sites like TripAdvisor and HappyCow to get an idea of some of the attractions and restaurants I’m going to visit. It’s also likely that I’ll buy at leas...

It has come to my attention in recent times that the travelers that wind up in the central region of Mexico (Guanajuato) are often either the free-spirited backpackers or the tourist elite who have a great deal of experience traveling to unusual and exotic locations. The backpackers appear to be ...

Our vacation to Miami was a memorably excruciating adventure and I couldn’t wait to come back home. For starters we left home in the middle of the night to catch a 6:40am flight to Miami with the plan to arrive early to Miami to whisk ourselves to the pool or beach and get most out of the day ...

It would be cool to check out crocs in the wild. Or so some friends and I thought when we planned our visit to Florida this summer. It had been a rough year for everyone. Work had become much more demanding and people’s mental health had taken a beating. So we were looking forward to a brea...

Q: What exactly is “trekking”? Walking on rough terrain, usually uphill, for multiple days in a row for no good reason. Q: Is there a lot of walking on this trip? You will walk 10–20 miles daily to your lodging while carrying a heavy backpack like a mule. Q: Do I need t...

One of my favorite writing tools on the planet is crystals. Some may laugh, but I believe crystals have a consciousness. They’ve inspired me, calmed me, grounded me, and I can’t imagine my life without them. I have amassed a collection of hundreds of crystals and gemstones and they...

Greeks tend to dress elegantly, so if you want to blend in, try to avoid looking cheap as well as overdressed or fussy. Greeks will check out the quality of your clothes and shoes, so this may be the time to leave your 10-year-old sweatpants and oversized concert t-shirts at home. Ditch the tie if y...

I’m the kind of person who gets to the airport three hours early. I love preparing, and I hate being rushed. Getting ready for vacation can be stressful — all that planning! all that budgeting! — but if at the end of it you can relax on a tropical island, it’s worth the work....