A group trip usually starts when a person, or two, decides they want to celebrate something or go somewhere. They mention it to a few people and before they know it, the whole gang is going. AWESOME! Now you have to plan to accommodate everyone and their interests, budget, standards and attitudes. In the words of Marko from Taken, “Good Luck!”, especially if you’re traveling with women. We tend … [Read more...]
Brands with Travel-Sized Products
School is out for many and as the warmer months take over the urge to take trips is biting at our heels. Whether you take a road trip to Chicago or a flight to the Caribbean, most of us are going somewhere just to take a breather and get away from the day to day grind. Travel is fun, educational and nerve-wrecking all at the same time. You have to plan the trip, take off from work (if needed) and … [Read more...]
Traveling to the Caribbean on a Budget
The days are getting longer, kids are out of school and you been saving those vacation days since the holidays so you can get away from your annoying coworker who talks about how cute her dogs are everyday. The thought of going on a vacation, sitting on the beach with sand between your toes, clear blue seas and sipping a fruity beverage with an umbrella in it is amazing but the idea of planning … [Read more...]
Why wait? Travel Solo
I found myself looking at a photographer’s travel diary and wishing I was the girl in the photos. You never saw her face, just her hand leading him through these remarkable destinations all around the world. And I thought, “wow, I can’t wait to do this with my husband”. So back to Target I go to look for single men. My “one day” turned into “this year” to “next year” then to “when I get married”. … [Read more...]
My Travel Crush: Jeffery
Please tell us a little something about yourself. Well…Let’s see. I love bacon. I’m not sure how much more comprehensive I can be. That’s pretty much it. Aside from that, I’m a proud native of Chicago’s South Side. And although I’ve been in DC for nearly 11 years (wow), I will always self-identify as a Chicagoan. I’ve been a musician for my entire life, which is partially what … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Using Your mobile Phone Abroad
Are you going on a business trip, studying abroad or planning to explore a new city? In these times, if you're young or old, it is almost impossible to not keep in touch with loved ones. Traveling abroad shouldn't be an excuse to stay disconnected. Here are 5 tips for using your mobile phone abroad. Get an International Plan Every major phone carrier has an international plan available. One of … [Read more...]
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HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A FULL TIME JOB
In one year, I visited 5 destinations with only two being outside the U.S. Earlier this week, a friend of mine posted this as his Facebook status: Maybe I’m hating, but I’m seeing people take 4 and 5 vacations a year. When do you guys get time to work? After informing him that he was indeed hating (lol, joking), I decided to share tips on traveling with a full time job. 1. Look at your … [Read more...]