What travel-related New Year’s resolutions will make trips better?

What travel-related New Year’s resolutions will make trips better?

Ahhh… the often-hackneyed New Year’s resolution list!  But you won’t find this one telling you to exercise more, eat less and drink wine in moderation. Instead, this list of travel- related resolutions is to help make your family’s journeys for 2018 and beyond even better.  And unlike the oft-repeated “eat more superfoods”, they are realistic ideas and things you … Continued

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Accidents happen: Why quality travel insurance is key

This post contains affiliate links. While in your home country, medical emergencies might not seem likely and even if something happens there’s probably a quick way of getting to a hospital for professional help. Afterwards, you can ride home in a vehicle and recuperate in bed for as long as necessary. This all changes when … Continued

Holidays are here! What to gift the Artistic Traveler

This post contains affiliate links. Is there a person in your life who loves writing, drawing, snapping photos and making videos as much as they do traveling? Give the artistic traveler something they’ll love (and use!) this Holiday.   Style and functionality come together in the FeatherTouch Leather Camera Bag. It was made with the artistic … Continued

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5 Awesome Gay Hotels in Berlin

Berlin is super gay. Gayness is so well accepted in every aspect of society that you’ll find sprinkles of it everywhere. It also had the world’s first ever gay village – in Schöneberg, since the 1920s. The gay scene is now spread throughout the city with plenty to keep everyone happy. Most hotels are used to gay couples and … Continued

Five Favorites: Lisa’s Travel Must-Haves

Lisa Niver, travel guru and creator of We Said Go Travel, knows a thing or two about making travel easier. She’s been to over one hundred countries and six continents, and has narrowed down her travel must-haves to these items. She doesn’t go anywhere without them, so maybe you shouldn’t either! 1. Kindle The Kindle is a … Continued

Five Favorites: Genius Inventions for Your Next Trip

Lucky for us travelers, there are geniuses all around the world trying to make our lives easier! Planes, trains, and hostels never looked quite as comfy before these amazing, easy inventions! They are designed to make any kind of travel easier and more enjoyable. Check them out: 1. J Pillow The J Pillow is the Winner of … Continued

Five Favorites: Tech Gadgets for Travel

One of the best things about prepping for a trip is getting all of the right gear together- clothes, luggage, and yes, tech. The worst part of a trip is when you’re in the middle of nowhere and your phone dies, or you lose your phone in the lake! Here are a few handy tech gadgets … Continued

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New Zealand: @GayWhistler Travels with Apple Watch

Traveling with Apple Watch – a practical product review review by Dean Nelson @GayWhistler The Apple Watch is now just over two months old and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first to use it everyday to determine if the smart wearable devise is worth the investment and hype. Is the Apple Watch … Continued

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New Zealand: An Unexpected Journey

article by Dean Nelson @GayWhistler PART 1 OF 2 An Unexpected Journey to Middle Earth I really enjoyed my flight with Air New Zealand from Vancouver to Auckland, non stop on their Boeing 777-200. I arrived in plenty of time to YVR – Vancouver International and was greeted by a friendly smiling face behind the … Continued

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