Tag: Travel and Vacations
A Flight Attendant’s Tips on Surviving Travel Now
Twenty years ago, with my life at a serious crossroads, I applied to every single airline, and a…
Exploring Brooklyn by Ferry
Looking for a fresh way to scout Brooklyn’s waterfront? Try a ferry. For $2.75, you can explore ports…
A Guide to Miami: Restaurants, Attractions and Where to Stay
Unlike many cities, Miami has boomed over the course of the pandemic. Thousands relocated to South Florida where…
Pass the Chowder, and the Curry: Jamaican Chefs Add to Cape Cod’s Culinary Delights
At the Jerk Cafe, a storefront tucked into a strip mall in the Cape Cod village of South…
Bhutan Will Triple Fees to Visit
The tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan on the eastern edge of the Himalayas, often referred to as “the…
A Refreshing Look at Egypt’s Ancient Pyramids
“Yallah, yallah, yallah! Woooo!”I was visiting the pyramids of Giza, Egypt, in the company of Mark Lehner, a…
In Southeast Asia, Luxury Hotel Bargains Aren’t Hard to Find
When newly married Marissa, 28, and Sean Cavenagh, 31, of Chicago decided to spend their honeymoon in Southeast…
What to Know About Flight Delays and Cancellations This Summer
More people flew out of airports in the United States on Sunday — 2.46 million according to the…
Gas Prices Force Many to Rethink Driving, and Spending
KATY, Texas — Most Americans would gladly pay the $4.29 for a gallon of regular gas Buc-ee’s was…
Post-Roe, Her Facebook Group Went Viral
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, Veronica Risinger started what she thought would be…
In Athens Creativity in Art, Food and More Rises
Here’s a surprise: While Athenians were locked down because of the pandemic, a flurry of creative and entrepreneurial…
Nature and Camping Trips to Take From Chicago
One common knock against the Chicago area is that “real” nature seems far away. Apart from Lake Michigan…