Author: Sophia Rodriguez
With pandemic-era travel restrictions long in the rearview mirror, international travelers are seeing a resurgence of interest in traveling to mainland China. However, a significant number of people are deterred by the perceived difficulty of obtaining a visa. No visa is required at all, except for many people who wish to visit. There is a little-known visa-free policy for entering China that allows you to bypass the process entirely. There teeth However, there are limitations to China's visa-free entry system. I am one of the people you should know because I also failed when I visited Shenzhen in 2019. In…
Mother's Day Travel Alert: Road construction on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County Updated: May 11, 2024 7:28 PM PDT For travelers driving in Santa Cruz County on Sunday, May 12th, or those with Mother's Day plans, Caltrans work may impact your driving time. Related | Get the Mother's Day Weekend Weather Forecast Caltrans has announced that there will be intermittent road closures in the right lane of Highway 1 near Soquel Drive. In addition, crews will close “various ramps” at the Soquel Drive and 41st Street interchange. Caltrans noted that two consecutive on-ramps or off-ramps are never closed at…
Cadence is an AAPI, women-owned small business founded by Steph Hon as a way to eliminate single-use travel-size plastic. The container is made from recycled ocean bound plastic. But I'm not the only fan of the BuzzFeed Shopping team. My colleague Abby Kass has this and he loves it. Regarding these, she says: “I recently got this set of 4. Wow, I love it. I used it on a recent 6-day trip and it was perfect. I customized the label.” So you can decide which shampoo or conditioner is right for you. I figured out if it was a good…
Our convoy of colorful autorickshaws had just arrived at the marigold-orange 19th-century Katgola Palace. The palace was beautifully reflected in the pond in front of it. I was awestruck by his imposing four-story Palladian mansion built by a wealthy local merchant in Murshidabad, India.Additionally, our riverboat crew arrived ahead of us and provided snacks in the shade of the trees, cheering us up with delicious Indian chai and a small cup of cookies before our guide showed us around the grounds. He gave it to me.My week-long 250-mile cruise from the town of Farakka to Kolkata on the meandering Hooghly…
Steve Hafner, CEO of Kayak and OpenTable;kayakKayak's website was launched to the public in May 2004 as a pioneer in travel metasearch.When Kayak went public in 2012, it created such a buzz in the travel and technology worlds that Skift published a live blog tracking all developments.A few months later, Priceline Group (now called Booking Holdings) announced a deal to raise $2.1 billion.I spoke to Steve Hafner, co-founder and CEO of Kayak and OpenTable, on a Zoom call while in an Uber in Manhattan. I also exchanged emails with Paul English, another co-founder and serial entrepreneur, about Kayak's 20th anniversary.The…
skift take Twenty years later, Google is the world leader in travel metasearch. Steve Hafner argues that there's little that can be done about it, but travelers can grab a bite to eat on Google, but should come to Kayak for better results when they're ready to book. . — Dennis Schaal Kayak's website was launched to the public in May 2004 as a pioneer in travel metasearch. When Kayak went public in 2012, it created such a buzz in the travel and technology worlds that Skift published a live blog tracking all developments. A few months later, Priceline Group…
Composition is an important element in photography and can often be the difference between a great photo and a truly stunning one. Understanding camera settings is essential, but developing an eye for composition will help you enhance your images and create your own unique style. This insightful video from Belinda Shi goes beyond the typical rule of thirds and guiding lines advice. Instead, Shi, an accomplished travel photographer with over 20 years of experience, will share practical, practical tips to improve her composition skills. She emphasizes the importance of going beyond her eye-level shots and experimenting with different camera angles…
When I got pregnant with my first child, I told myself I wasn't going to let my kids stop me from traveling. Now, four years later, I find that funny. Traveling with kids isn't easy, but it's also super cool to be able to explore new places and cultures through my son's eyes.Cooper was born in January 2020. We didn't travel much (for obvious reasons). So last year, when his son Charlie was born, I decided things were going to change. I quickly realized that traveling nursing was a whole different ball game. After several failed attempts to whittle down…
Open audio article player From the Arizona Department of Transportation Audio for this article is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. May 7th marks one year before the federal deadline for domestic air travelers to obtain federally compliant identification cards. If you plan to use your driver's license or state-issued ID card for travel beyond that date, it's a good idea to make an appointment now at the Arizona Department of Transportation's Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to obtain your Arizona Travel ID . Starting May 7, 2025, standard Arizona driver's licenses and…
Photo source: Wealth of Geeks Written by Georgia Konidari | Otaku wealth According to Euromonitor International, rail transport is the fastest growing travel category in the world, increasing by 35.6% from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, as the fight against climate change becomes more urgent, travelers and policymakers are turning to greener transportation options. With significantly reduced carbon emissions, railways are at the forefront of a revolution in the way we explore our planet. His 220-year-old transportation technology has become a beacon of hope in the pursuit of sustainability. The renewed interest in rail riding comes from global efforts towards…