Nothing makes the heart sink faster than seeing long lines at airports, especially when those long lines resemble a cesspool of copper headed snakes and are just as pleasant. You know the drill….whether it’s waiting to go through the tiring TSA lines or through passport control/immigration, we have been conditioned to the art of the wait.
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The Newbie’s Guide to what seasoned travelers have learned about…… traveling
Hindsight is always 20/20. What is it about traveling for the first time that causes Newbies to hesitate taking the plunge? We’ve all been there; wanting to see the world, but for whatever reason, we talk ourselves out of it. Some reasons were internal….some external. At the end of the day, only Only the individual can ascertain what is keeping them from following those long held dreams.
12 Travel Packing tips that will make your trip less hectic!
There is nothing worse than having to haul over-sized luggage along with you as you travel the globe. Some people are learning that you don’t have to trudge along a pair of shoes for every outfit that you plan to wear. Most of us realize that lots of heavy luggage is the equivalent of a millstone around one’s neck. It’s not the best use of time when you are trying to get away from it all. So, how do you change your habits mid-stream and learn to love traveling light? It’s not as hard as you think.
The Newbie’s guide to Frequent Flier programs – part 3
Before we get started, there is one point that I failed to mention last week. Do yourself a favor and secure a copy of your credit report before you begin to apply for credit cards. If you are a US resident, you are entitled to a copy of your credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies every year for FREE. There are plenty of fake websites out there, but the only one sanctioned by the US government is Annual Credit Report .
The Newbie’s Guide to safeguarding your home while you’re on vacation
Congrats! After making the decision to take your dream vacation, you’ve scrimped and saved and put off short term gratification in order to make that dream come true. But before you step outside that door, have you thought about safe proofing your home while you’re gone?
The Newbie’s guide to applying for a U.S. passport
Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge to do a little traveling across the border, you should know that there have been several changes regarding the issuance of U.S. Passports in recent months which will affect your travel plans.
Who are we?
Renee King is an Atlanta, GA based administrative assistant by day who spends most of her waking hours plotting the next excursion to anyplace outside of her zip code.
She manages to convince her daughter, Carisa, to accompany her as they are thrilled to view the world on a budget and share tips so you can too. Read about their adventures and how they manage to "sample the world at a fraction of the price".
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How traveling improves your quality of life
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Sailing the high seas on a…..freighter??
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The 12 of the best free apps that will make traveling a breeze!
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TRAVEL PHOTO FRIDAY
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Enjoying a Rainy Day in Van Dusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver
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When carving your path in life, make sure that you’re the sculptor
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How does spending the night in an Igloo sound?
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Where I am likely to vacation (i.e., run for my dear, sweet life) when the Zombie Apocalypse finally hits….
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