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There’s nothing comfortable about whitewater rafting. You’re stuck wearing a bulky lifejacket with a plastic helmet on your head that never fits right, no matter how much you try to adjust it. Then you have to perch your butt on a wet raft which your foot shoved in a crevice to hold on while you awkwardly lean forward to paddle. Throw in frigid waters from
For me, a summer beach trip is all about what you make of it. My personality won’t let me just sit still and sunbathe all day, but as long as I go with the right people and bring along a few beach must haves, I can stay all week and have a blast. If you’re the same way, here are a few things to take
I knew something was up when my flight hadn’t started boarding even though we were supposed to depart in 35 minutes. Next thing I knew, the gate agents were announcing a mechanical delay of “at least two hours, but it could be longer”. All said and done, we left Amsterdam more than four hours late. That’s frustrating, and in many cases disruptive, but at least
There’s never been a better time to sign up for T Mobile international roaming. Their “ONE” plans include unlimited texting and data in 210+ countries at no extra cost. I travel every month, so I thought I’d put T-Mobile international data to the test. Since June 2014, I’ve tested it in 18 countries on 4 continents and followed reports from more than 100 other countries. It works exactly
For most people, going on safari is a trip of a lifetime. It’s far away, it’s expensive — and it can feel challenging to plan and pack so that everything is perfect. Thankfully, this South Africa packing list has everything you need so that you know exactly what to bring to South Africa. Plus, if you’re willing to have laundry done partway through the trip,
You don’t realize how big the planet is until you spend 32 hours getting to China. With a 90-minute drive to the airport followed by 20 hours of flying and 10 hours of collective layovers, I had a darn long journey making our way to Hong Kong. My essentials for a long haul flight are an absolute necessity when the trip is that long. Packing Will
I absolutely love that airlines overbook flights. I’ve scored hundreds of dollars of airline vouchers from voluntarily denied boarding compensation (“being bumped”). That equals free flights and more travel for me, all because an airline sold more tickets from seats and I was flexible on which flight I took to get home. However, for every person out there that loves being bumped, there’s someone who has a rigid schedule and can’t afford to end up on a different flight. Here’s the skinny on denied boarding compensation – and how to handle it based on where you fall on the love/hate spectrum. Bumped Flight Meaning Bumping is the action of removing a passenger from a flight even when the passenger holds a confirmed ticket for that specific flight. Why do
WOW air advertises $99 flights to Iceland, so what’s the catch? I love the idea of cheap flights to Europe but I knew there would be a trade-off. If you’re curious, WOW air reviews can help you decide if it’s the right option for you. Read Before Buying a Ticket –> WOW Air Cancels *All* Flights as of March 28 After watching WOW air struggle
Including a travel medicine kit is an essential part of packing. Getting sick on vacation is miserable, but sooner or later, it happens to everyone. I seem to get hit with a bad cold every year while traveling (those darn airplane germs!) and my husband is so sensitive to stomach issues we call him “the canary in the coal mine”. The good news is that it’s
I’ve never been much of a shopper — I’m a skeptic for every product, refusing to spend money on gear unless it’s absolutely necessary. After all, $20 here or there adds up and could mean the difference between owning a bunch of things or having cash for an extra weekend getaway. So you ought to believe me when I admit I asked myself are packing
