TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Understanding the Impact of Mass Tourism in Popular Destinations Posted on November 17, 2024November 19, 2024 As a travel blogger, I love sharing the wonders of small, picturesque destinations. Yet, as much as we celebrate their charm, we must also acknowledge the challenges they face. I hate crowded places. One destination grappling with mass tourism pressures is Mallorca, a beloved holiday spot in Spain. Recently, the… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How Connecting with Local Drivers Transformed My Travel: Must-do Travel Hack for Authentic Experiences Posted on October 31, 2024November 17, 2024 Connecting with local drivers turned our trips into extraordinary journeys. We discovered unique experiences and deeper cultural insights in Bali, Chiang Mai, and Luang Prabang. Their local knowledge and personal touch transformed our travels and forged lasting friendships. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why was Candace Owens Banned from Australia: National Peace and Security Cited Posted on October 28, 2024October 30, 2024 Australia’s ban on Candace Owens raises some questions: In the U.S., digital surveillance usually comes to public attention after a tragedy. With advanced technology and the rise of digital platforms, surveillance has become easier, blurring the line between maintaining security and restricting free speech. This growing surveillance could affect not just public figures like Candace Owens but also everyday individuals who express controversial opinions online. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Safety on the Road Posted on October 24, 2024October 31, 2024 The first time I traveled solo, I was hooked. I loved the chance to see the world at my own pace. Solo travel gives me the chance to express myself, find new talents, new interests– a new me. But safety is a big issue when I’m on my own. This post offers a few ways to stay safe at home and when I travel alone. Read more
LIFESTYLE Bring Vacation Vibes Home: How to Live Like You’re on Vacation Every Day Posted on October 21, 2024October 24, 2024 It’s simple really. Make your home someplace you’d write home about. Why not live like you’re on vacation all the time? I decided to bottle the energy and vacation state-of-mind for use when I got home. To enjoy every day at least as much as my latest trip. After all, the majority of our lives are not spent on vacation. And if we’re not enjoying each moment, what’s the point? Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why You Should Spend Money on Experiences Not Things Posted on October 20, 2024November 8, 2024 Buying stuff makes us feel the way big advertisers think we want to feel based on what they want to sell us. However our possessions don’t and shouldn’t define our values or morals. Actually, they often run antithetical to them because we tend to buy more as we make more. And as we do, we have to work more to pay for all the stuff that we never have time to use or appreciate. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL How Technology Transforms Food Photography and Culinary Travel Posted on October 8, 2024October 12, 2024 Food photography is evolving with technology, from smartphone cameras and AI editing apps to virtual cooking classes and 360-degree cameras. Capture stunning shots using natural light, experiment with angles, and enhance images with editing tools. Technology makes sharing culinary experiences more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing. Read more
MILITARY SPOUSE BLOG Why Travel Belongs in the Political Section Posted on October 8, 2024October 31, 2024 You can avoid politics while traveling, but it will inevitably catch up with you. Whether it’s dealing with visa restrictions, encountering foreign customs, or watching a single tweet shift entire travel markets, politics lurks in every trip. It shapes not just where we go, but how we experience a place. And yet, there’s something deeper I’ve discovered about how politics impacts travel… something that might surprise you. I’ll tell you more about it, but first, let me share this unexpected moment I encountered in the least likely place… Read more