Travel Tips

I Flew During the COVID-19 Pandemic so You Don’t Have to …but Maybe You’ll Want to After Reading This That’s right. I did it. I braved the world and flew across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Was I scared? I was a little worried at first. But airlines have really stepped up their…

It’s definitely a scary time in the world right now. No one loves quarantine. And one thing is certain: traveling for leisure is pretty much off the table for the next year. I had a big volunteer gig planned in South Africa in May that, of course, could not happen. And my future trip plans…

The Essential Packing List One of the worst things that can happen when you are traveling is to forget a pivotal item. There was one vacation I went on as a teenager where I forgot to pack my entire top drawer! I had no underwear, bras, socks, or swimsuits. Having to run by Target to…

I remember when the idea of Scuba Diving was just that- it was an idea. It was something that I saw on television or in the movies, but it didn’t seem like a real thing that I could personally do. But then, I was given the opportunity to scuba dive on a press trip, and…

Just a few decades ago, in order to book the trip of your life, you would have to consult with a travel professional. In fact, it was incredibly common to use a travel agent to set up even the simplest vacation. Then, technology happened. With technology at our fingertips and the internet becoming something none…

Traveling to Ireland is definitely an adventure in itself. The lush, green countryside, the centuries-old stone architecture, and the castles appearing on the horizon all over the place truly make it feel as if you are in a fairy tale. Everywhere in Ireland is so rich with history that even staying in Dublin the whole…