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One of the best parts of your travels is seeing different places and enjoying whatever your travel destination has to offer. However, you might find that you’re at a loss for what to do while on vacation, especially if you’ve picked a location that you have never been to before. This is where a good old fashioned travel itinerary comes in. A travel itinerary can be a list of places you plan to visit during your vacation in addition to the typical rundown of your transpiration and accommodation. It can be a detailed list created before or during your […]

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Document Travel and Start a Blog. It’s still a Thing.

Jake Redman January 6, 2022

No matter your travel-type, you should have the right equipment with you. Whether it’s for documenting your travels, capturing killer travel pics, exploring different interests, or just being safe. There are many ways to document your trip to make it more memorable. You can snap a seemingly endless number of pictures, write about on socials it or shoot tons of video! But the best way to make sure that all of these memories are captured is by using the right gear. But be prepared for different situations while traveling – some people might need a phone charger while others […]

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A Handy Travel Checklist for Modern Travel

Contributing Author December 27, 2021

Are you getting ready for a trip in the New Year? Whether you’re going on a vacation or a business trip, it’s always helpful to have a checklist of things (and tips) to take with you. This way, you’ll be sure not to forget anything important. Here’s a rundown of some items and ideas that might be useful. Book ahead where possible. Travelling can sometimes be quite spontaneous. One moment, you may be sitting behind a pile of paperwork (picture an 90’s-ish Dilbert cartoon) at your desk and realize that you’d rather be anywhere else – the next, you can […]

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Back to Travel: Solo-Travel Safety Tips

Contributing Author December 14, 2021

Travel is a great way to explore the world and learn about other cultures. However, it’s important to keep an arsenal of precautions in place when you’re back out there exploring again. In this article, we will discuss six tips for staying safe while traveling to keep your vacation as stress-free as possible. 1) Research Before You Go: Before leaving home, research the area you’ll be visiting and any potential hazards there. This should include looking up travel blogs of people who have been there recently, talking to locals about what they recommend doing or avoiding certain areas, etc. You […]

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Family Travel

Back to Travel: Keeping the Family Safe

Jake Redman December 13, 2021

Worried about keeping the kids safe while you travel? Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do for added protection when you’re away from home. Here are some considerations when looking to add safeguards for family trips. On Their Devices It’s great to have something like Family Orbit parental app on your kids phone or device. With it, you can see who they are talking to and where they are at all given times. Some might say it’s a step too far, but it helps you to ensure that your kids are […]

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Getting the Most From a Weekend Getaway

Contributing Author December 5, 2021

It may have been a while since you went on a vacation and you may be wondering if a weekend getaway will help you release all stress and free your mind. It might be time to stop fighting it and give that getaway a shot while planning various ways of making it the best. Start by writing down a trip intention Writing a trip’s purpose will help you know how you will show up in the world. It plays the role of helping you make decisions on the way to spend your time. When your intention for the weekend is […]

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Family Travel

Surviving Holiday Travel With Kids 101

Contributing Author December 1, 2021

When travelling with young children the key to keeping them happy is distraction. Many toddlers and young kids become bored quickly during journeys and it is useful to have a few things handy to keep the kids entertained. This can be something simple like playing music in the car to help the time pass, or taking along coloring books and pens for while waiting around in airport lounges. If travelling by car with young children make sure they don’t forget that special comfort toy or blanket. Always take snacks and drinks for when the kids feel hungry or thirsty, […]

Resources

Keeping That Pricey Smartphone & all it’s Pics Safe When you Travel.

Contributing Author November 1, 2021

Snapping photos is an important part of a vacation for many people. No matter where you’re off to, it’s likely that you’ll want to take photographs of the things, people and places you see, and smartphones have made this almost ridiculously easy. Of course, though, what happens if you lose your phone or it gets damaged when you are away? Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to protect the photos you take when you are on vacation. This process can be easier than you might expect. Protect Your Device The single most important thing to […]

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Podcasts

Lake Como and the Power of Kids Bop

Jake Redman October 18, 2021

We dive right into the second part of Anthony’s Euro vacation with a chat about Lake Como. He dishes about what to do and what local hops are worth the walk. Plus we dig into changes to the American Express Business Platinum and why it and it’s consumer level sibling are losing the war against perk-fatigue. Also, what the heck happened at Southwest? Listen here! Show Links: Amex Platinum Business Card ups the fee and the perks.Southwest loses it, but why? Enjoy the podcast? Give us a like on the app or site you use to listen. News Transcript: AMEX […]

Destination Tips

The Best Things to do in Las Vegas

Contributing Author October 17, 2021

You likely that know Las Vegas is a city in Nevada in the United States best known for its casinos and entertainment It is situated in the Nevada desert. On the topography front, You may also know that it’s surrounded by mountains on all sides, with the exception of its west side. But one of the best things about visiting Las Vegas is that it’s got tons to do for people of all ages. Families can spend time at any number of theme parks like Adventuredome at Circus Circus or Knott’s Berry Farm. If you want to travel here, let’s […]