By Lee Abbamonte Travel opens your eyes and your mind to a whole new world. Travel enables you to see the world through other peoples eyes and from other points of view. Travel increases your awareness of other cultures and people. Travel makes you smarter. Travel is the best education you can receive. Travel enables … Continued
The Waldorf Astoria: Indulging in the Good Life by Terrance Richardson New York City is home to eight million people and a must-see destination for countless tourists. Composed of five distinct boroughs and endless eclectic neighbourhoods, there is no way to see everything in New York in a single visit. However, the idea is to … Continued
Budget or How do they travel for a YEAR? Traveling in Asia long term is different than a week’s holiday in Hawaii or somewhere else close to home. One important thing to consider on long-term travel is visa requirements and how long are you allowed to stay in different countries. Travel with a USA passport … Continued
Thank you to Contiki Blog for a wonderful interview asking me TEN GREAT QUESTIONS including: When and where did you first travel by yourself, and why did you choose that particular destination? Will you be shocked to know it was ARIZONA! Which destinations are you consistently drawn to, and why? (Places you’ll always come back … Continued
By Hannah Williams There was an ominous storm brewing far off in the distance where the blackening sky collided with the snow-capped mountains. With the musty smell of impending rain hanging in the air, I set off to explore the city of Fethiye, Turkey. The word “foolish” flew across my subconscious as I stepped out … Continued
A local Sadhu welcomes visitors to old Kathmandu, Nepal “Stop! Don’t go outside yet!” I shouted frantically, trying to get my family’s attention. I had to catch up with them to warn them about the insanity that was awaiting them outside the door twenty yards in front of them. I had not prepared them or … Continued
As we begin our journey in South East Asia, I have been reflecting on my goals for this year. I wanted to share Ken Budd’s book, The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Bethlehem. Perhaps it will inspire you to take your own trip after reading about his … Continued
Santa Monica pier at sunset Written by Mary Anne Been, Jetset Extra School was out, summer was here, and my kids were itching to do something fun. A family-friendly weekend in Santa Monica is exactly what the doctor ordered. Santa Monica is fun in the sun times 10. There … Continued
Written by Mary Anne Been, Jetset Extra My trip to Turkey started out with an incredible flight. I know that isn’t what most people say about international flights, but mine was amazing. I flew Turkish Airlines, Business Class, direct to Istanbul from Los Angeles. The service is second-to-none, and being first on and … Continued
Kate Jarvis offered to share about a recent visit to Iceland, and as this is a place both George and I have never been and want to visit–we were excited to learn about a new destination. Enjoy! City breaks are great fun. I came to realise this after my first one this January, when I went … Continued