I couldn’t wait for my first post-pandemic getaway. Like most homebound travelers, I’d done my part to flatten the Covid Curve just by staying put. I even made the best of it, embracing my inner Janus, the Roman god...
Travel Lessons from the Lockdown
How can there possibly be any worthwhile travel lessons from the godawful Covid-19 pandemic? Maybe lessons on overcoming boredom, rationing toilet paper, or finding a suitable mask. But travel? Really?? Yes, I tell you. Really. The time we now...
Post-COVID-19: Will Travel Still Matter?
Updated June 28, 2020. Where to start? My last post was about Seattle and the renovated Space Needle. March 1, 2020, one day after Washington State announced the first death from COVID-19 in the United States. (It would later...
Seasickness: Don’t Let It Ruin Your Cruise!
Cruise time! You’ve looked forward to this cruise for weeks, maybe months. Now you’re onboard and ready to enjoy every minute. But suddenly, you don’t feel well…queasy, dizzy, and “green around the gills.” Uh-oh, it’s seasickness! My last cruise...
How to Travel with Chronic Illness, Part 2: Preparation & Packing
“How to travel with chronic illness” sounds like there are two of you on the journey…and in a way, that’s true. Going anywhere with a medical condition means you’re bringing something along. Guess what? Everyone brings something. Budget constraints,...
How to Travel with Chronic Illness, Part 1: Planning is EVERYTHING
Lost the pep in your step? No zip for a trip? You’re yearning to still go places, but aren’t sure how to go about it. Figuring out how to travel with a chronic illness can seem overwhelming. So you...
Travel Insurance for Solos: Silent Companion for Your Journey
It’s no secret that I believe travel insurance is essential. It protects your investment before you ever leave home. It also covers those unanticipated medical mishaps (or worse) during your trip. And for the solo traveler? It’s not even...
How to Sleep Well When You Travel…zzzzzzzzz…
Knowing how to sleep well when you travel can make all the difference in your experience. You’ve saved and planned for this adventure–don’t let anything keep you from enjoying every minute. According to a study by Wakefield Research, over...
Airplane Etiquette 201: Flying While Sick–What to Do
To the woman who sat next to me on the plane: You. Yes, YOU–the one who was flying while sick. You know who you are. For almost four hours, you sneezed into the crook of your arm. You coughed...
Flight Health and Safety: It’s up to YOU!
When it comes to flight health and safety, the ball is in YOUR court. The air industry has become a big business…which means the focus is on profits, not the passengers. You bought a ticket, made it through airport...