WHEW. We’re only in the second quarter of 2020 and already the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives completely upside down! Serious concerns about public health and the need to mitigate the spread of this dangerous disease has led to national, regional and city decrees to stay home. As a result, armchair travel, the art …
When was the last time you had an awkward case of explosive diarrhea or suffered from painful gas and bloating while traveling? Never? Lucky you. Not recently? Well, be grateful. Getting sick is hard in general, and when you’re not in a familiar place, it gets even trickier. Plus, if you don’t speak the local …
Since December 2019, the world has been closely monitoring the respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus, which was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. To date, the number of cases has surpassed those from the deadly 2003 SARS outbreak and uncertainty about safety has started to affect travel. At last count, the virus …
You’re dreading Valentine’s Day this year for one or a variety of reasons: The man you’ve been dating (or your husband) is giving off signals that his interest in waning. You just got dumped via text by a self-centered loser whom you treated like a king for the past [insert your number] years and that …
World: “Hey Mac, I’m thinking about planning a luxury vacation. You down?” Me: “Oh, you know I’m always ready for a quick getaway! But listen, I’ve got bills coming outta my ears, so I can’t be booking anything too expensive right now. We better be ballin’ on a budget or I’m out, ok?” Sounds familiar? …
How much do you know about your international phone plan options? If you live in the United States and travel frequently for work or pleasure, it’s highly likely you might have already racked up unusually high charges for calls or data usage while you were overseas. That’s why it’s important to learn all you can …
Finding the right gift at the right time and for the right price can often be a challenge. But what if I told you it IS possible to tick off all the names on your to-do list before Christmas and not break the bank at the same time? This week I walked into one of …
Attention all overly needy travelers! Consider this the inflight guide you never knew you needed. Do you remember the 2014 Korean Air ‘nut rage’ incident that caused international indignation and had us all shaking our heads? It involved over-the-top irrational behavior by the daughter of the airline’s CEO who threw a hissy fit because she …
Are you flying into Memphis stoked about your new adventure but a little concerned you’ll be short on time to explore the city? Don’t stress. I was there for a three-day weekend and still managed to have a blast, so you can too. Since I knew I wouldn’t have much time to run around town, …
What captures your attention and provides the optimal sensory elements that help shape and define your greatest trip memories? Is it the food, the architecture, the local art and culture, music and nightlife, or the people you meet? And, including some or all of the above, are you also besotted with dramatic landscapes and the …