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CURATED TRAVEL STORIES
Get a lowdown on all things travel. Recent news bits, tips, travel deals, cultural trends, and industry insights.
FROM THE EPOCH TIMES (invitation to read for free)
Snowbird alert: Head to Myrtle Beach for vacay ARTICLE
FROM FROMMERS
The coolest, most chill accommodations are in Sweden ARTICLE
MUST-TRY FOR FAMILY ON TRAVEL: BABY QUIP: rent strollers, seats, get rides and more
RECENTLY FROM TRAVEL PULSE, TRAVEL & LEISURE , ATLAS OBSCURA
TP
Jazzing things up on cruise. Top notch music act added on a ‘25 trip ARTICLE
T&L
You may scoop up a mega flight deal for the new year here ARTICLE
ATLAS OBSCURA
What’s the new year without resolutions? Check out travel ones outlined by AO ARTICLE
A looking back on amazing meals and where they were had, in 2024 ARTICLE
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TRAVEL, AND THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE
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GOOD STORIES
As it turns out, not all is crazy upside down in the world. Lots of stories are out there that focus on the good. I’ve narrowed down a few for you.
Baby boom for seals on southern England coast ARTICLE
An English woman’s amazing “foreign accent syndrome” story that will leave you gobsmacked ARTICLE
ISSUES
Topics of interest with a tie-in to travel.
SECURITY AND TRAVEL (IN LIGHT OF DOMESTIC GLOBAL TERRORISM THREAT)
Sadly, the recent terror attack along Bourbon Street in New Orleans has made a concerning number of travelers uneasy about their next trip— but also, the tragedy has reminded us all to keep good and extra vigilance wherever we may roam.
Here are some tips to consider
Keep up-to-date on global travel advisories for your own country and the ones you may potentially visit
For those in USA traveling to a foreign country, jot down the contact information for the corresponding embassy. See and review more info on the US State Dept site
Be very aware of exits (on the plane/train, hotel, major venues that you visit) and plan for exit strategy
Memorize local emergency numbers in the country/region visited and your own immediate emergency contacts
Have constant access to a cell phone
Keep aware of major/local news of the place you’re visiting beforehand and
during travel
FUN STUFF
On the lighter side of things
Some levity, hilarity with travel
Unexpected (and gorgeous) visitor lands on Christmas tree in a Virginia home
See “woo” ARTICLE (with video)