Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2)When people go on vacation, they usually enjoy sightseeing and relaxing in new places. But when Gigi Foo Winchie and Sylvia Lee Winyi took a trip to Nepal last December, they were also giving back to the local community.Mr. Fu and Mr. Lee are both physical therapists from Hong Kong. During their week-long visit to Nepal, they led an injury prevention workshop. The subjects were 15 young women studying to become trekking guides. In Nepal, trekking guides help visitors explore the Himalayas.Armed with a 30-page guidebook they created, the physical therapists shared their knowledge about the effects…
The concept of revenge travel may be fading, but consumers still value paid time off, and it could bode well for certain travel stocks to buy now. According to a report from Deloitte, we may be moving into a new era that prioritizes travel. According to Hotel Dive's analysis summary, “This report finds that travelers are most likely to splurge on destination experiences, where they stay, and distance to their destination.” It hasn't declined. Rather, certain preferences may have changed. Moreover, spending data shows that people are still opening their wallets. If so, now is a great time to consider…
Travel advisor Betty Villani attended the 2022 trade show and spotted Goby Sleeve, a cover for airplane tray tables, on display by product developer Barbara Booth.Ms. Villani, who co-owns Exclusive Global Travel in Alta Loma, Calif., with her husband, Frank Villani, said the product, which Booth sells, is a way for flyers to protect themselves from dirty tray table surfaces. I was immediately fascinated. She ordered a large number of sleeves customized with Exclusive Global Travel's name and phone number to use as gifts for clients.Two years later, concerns about the coronavirus have waned, but Villani said Goby's covers, which…
Guadalajara, the heart of Jalisco, is a vibrant city filled with rich culture, stunning architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine.know Best time to travel to Guadalajara It can greatly enhance your experience and make your trip truly unforgettable. Photo credit: Roman Lopez best season to travel The best time to travel to Guadalajara is usually from October to December. During these months, the weather has been pleasantly cool and the city has come alive with numerous cultural events and festivals. During this period, there is no heavy rain that is common in other seasons, and the weather is sunny and lively. Plan…
Some campers take a different approach than others, and one of them is the Orca 15. This is the perfect pop-top camper for families who love the outdoors, and it's packed with features rarely seen on this type of travel trailer. Surprisingly, it even has a slide out! Ladies and gentlemen, this mysterious car in front of you is simply called the Orca 15. This is a family travel trailer from none other than Australian campervan manufacturer Orca RV, whose products we've featured before. You may remember his FF (Forward Fold) model that we featured a week or so ago.The…
Conan O'Brien and Lisa Kudrow (Image via IMDb) American television host Conan O'Brien has an idea for a new travel show starring Lisa Kudrow. O'Brien while speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper at an event titled “Globetrotting and Podcasting: Conan O'Brien's Life After Late Night TV” at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. He talked about his situation after TBS ended. He also talked about the upcoming Max series “Conan O'Brien Must Go.” Travel show starring Lisa Kudrow During the talk, the former show host told Tapper that he once pitched the idea of a travel show to…
Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends With the world opening up once again for tourists, you’re going to want to buy a tablet to beat the boredom of long flights and waiting times. Not all models will be able to serve this purpose though, so to help you decide what to purchase, we’ve rounded up our recommendations for the best tablets for travel. We acknowledge that there are different types of travelers, so we picked devices that will cater to each of them, while considering a specific set of criteria when making our selections. While you can also use your smartphone…
There are a lot of lenses out there for travel photography these days, but one new product from Sony has caught a lot of people's attention for a few reasons. So if you're looking for a Sony wide-angle lens, this might be worth a look. I've been lucky enough to travel a lot for photography and go to some pretty difficult places. When I first started traveling for photography (or maybe it was just a hobby, but I wanted to take my camera equipment with me), I couldn't leave anything behind. As I packed my camera bag, I was plagued…
If you canceled your JetBlue flight and received a travel credit for the value of your ticket, you may be wondering how to find and use that credit. The answer is, jet blue travel bank. This is a special account issued to airline customers to hold travel credits until they are applied to a new flight or JetBlue vacation package. However, there are some tricks and pitfalls to be aware of when using credit. We'll walk you through all the details you need to make sure your JetBlue Travel Bank account is available when you need it, with minimal hassle.…
Chris Megerian, Associated Press 12 minutes ago FILE – President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on March 21, 2024, heading to Houston. The White House and Democratic National Committee are splitting Biden's travel expenses while he runs for a second term. This is part of a long-standing arrangement that prevents taxpayers from paying the full cost of political travel. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving a commander in chief from point A to point B is no easy task, and it gets even more complicated when the president is seeking a second…