AAA. November 2023. Cruising can be an affordable and fun way to travel, offering ease of transfers between location and greater accessibility for travelers with limited mobility. But with so many cruise lines and sailings to choose from, booking your first cruise can be a daunting task. You want to ensure you pick the right ship size, […]

Marriott Traveler. August 2023. Combining business travel with leisure (bleisure) does not have to be complicated. Whether you are extending your work trip to explore your destination or interweaving work and play, having a well-packed suitcase will give you the convenience and flexibility to be productive and adventurous. Check out these strategic packing tips for […]

AAA The Extra Mile. July 2023. A cruise vacation can be relaxing, educational, and enjoyable at any age. If you are looking to take an adventure on the high seas for the first time but don’t know where to start, here are some basic considerations to get you on your way. IDENTIFY YOUR CRUISE STYLE The […]

AAA The Extra Mile. April 2023. The open road is the perfect place to discover new locales and learn about the country. Road trips enable you to travel at your own pace, sharpen your navigating skills, and create lasting memories. This summer, plan to embark on an epic road trip—from either coast to America’s iconic […]

AAA The Extra Mile. Feb 2023. As you plan your trips for the new year, consider how weather and timing can affect the cost of your vacation, as well as your mode of travel and the destination’s amenities. Peak and off-peak pricing vary greatly, and traveling during unfavorable—or unpredictable—weather can put a damper on getting […]

AAA The Extra Mile. Oct 2022. Booking travel has become more complicated over the past two years. Pandemic closures, labor shortages, higher gas prices, and surges in demand for travel have significantly affected the prices of flights, hotels, cars, cruises, and campsites. What may have been considered the best times to book travel in previous […]

Cuisine Noir Magazine. Dec 2020. Being in nature can be healing to the mind, body and soul. Whether you need a change of scenery, to disconnect from your laptop, or a little more movement, Wyoming offers expansive landscapes, scenic roads and fresh air. Surrounded by mountains and parks, there are endless possibilities for outdoor recreation around the […]

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Khabar Magazine. May 2019. As I checked into a charming Italian villa converted into a boutique hotel, nestled on top of a hill on the Amalfi Coast, I wondered how I would spend two summer days in this romantic location by myself. I stood on the purple-bougainvillea-wrapped white balcony of my room, with a glass […]

For Cuisine Noir Magazine. Oct 2018. If you don’t want to wait around to sync schedules with your parents, family or friends, you don’t have to. With technology at their fingertips and transparency among travelers, women are more empowered than ever to travel the world on their own. Moreover, the rewards are a more enriching […]

For One Travel’s Going Places. September 2018. With holidays around the corner, chances are you will encounter larger crowds and weather-related delays while traveling. It’s a frustrating fact about air travel and being equipped with the right tools and knowledge can seriously save you some stress and aggregations in case you end up getting stuck in […]

For One Travel. May 2018. Whether you are a thrill-seeking mountain climber, long-distance biker, or just like to relax outdoors with the family, chances are that you will be able to find an amazing vacation that will satisfy your mind and body in the expansive 1,200 miles of Yosemite National Park. While the best time to […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away. March 2018 Kelly Campbell is a native of Indiana and founder of The Village Experience, a responsible tourism company. Kelly travels year-round taking groups of people to fund projects in Kenya, India, and Guatemala, improving the lives of women and children, and providing water to remote villages.Read the full article on CheapOAir Miles […]

For Khabar Magazine print edition. February 2018. Warm humid air, the smell of roasting curry leaves, voices sounding singsong Malayalam, coconut trees as far as I can see—I had arrived in Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country. As soon as I landed at Kochi International Airport, I felt like I was no longer in […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away. February 2018. Abu Dhabi is the capital and second-largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Known primarily as an opulent business hub in the Middle East, this barren desert-turned-metropolis is not all about over-the-top hotels, gold suks, and designer shopping malls. With some of the world’s best museums, heritage sites, and […]

For Cuisine Noir Magazine. January 2018.  I arrived in Dar es Salaam with Grace Odogbili, a Nigerian-American chef and caterer from Brooklyn. Having worked with New York’s top restaurants and caterers, Odogbili started her own business, Dining With Grace, in 2010 to offer people a chance to savor regional cuisines of the African diaspora. She teaches nutritional […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. December 2017.  The lush state of Kerala, located in the southern peninsula of India, is touted as “God’s own Country.” With such a bold tourism slogan, you can expect the bar to be set pretty high. Well, Kerala does not disappoint. It’s filled with pristine beaches, houseboats floating in clear […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. November 2017.  Ready to explore the enormous continent of Africa but don’t know where to start? There are 54 countries in Africa, offering amazing opportunities to immerse in the culture, as well as view nature and wildlife. Most travelers flock to South Africa, not realizing it is farther, more expensive, […]

For Cuisine Noir magazine. October 2017. Eight ways to travel safer, cheaper and make a difference. Wish you could travel more? Perhaps a limited budget and time is holding you back. Or maybe you are waiting for a friend or spouse to accompany you on your journey. Travel is an important part of our lives, […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away. September 2017.  If you’ve been to Japan, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by enormous crowds walking through streets filled with skyscrapers and glistening neon lights, mechanical sounds of pachinko slots, and colorful plates of weird looking creatures passing around on conveyor sushi belts. Stepping out of Tokyo, you may have visited majestic […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. August 2017. While most people know of Georgia, the peach state in the southern US, very few are aware of Georgia, the former Soviet republic that’s tucked between Europe and Asia. The country is one of the oldest in the world, and has a rich culture that has managed to […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away blog. May 2017. This Eastern European country has been popular among tourists because of its magnificent national parks, long coastline along the Adriatic Sea, and enchanting islands frequented by sailboats and yachts. But Croatia also has many small towns that offer natural beauty, authentic culture and local cuisine. Here are some […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away blog. March 2017.  What do the movies The Martian, The Last Days on Mars, Prometheus, and Red Planet all have in common? They’re all science fiction movies set on other planets and they were all filmed in southern Jordan. In fact, from Lawrence of Arabia to The Hurt Locker, international filmmakers have been coming […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. December 2016.  The country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is located in the South Asian peninsula, between China, India, Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand. Until recently, the country had an embargo on foreign visitors. Therefore, much of the land is still untouched by tourists. This off-the-beaten path destination has a […]