Not only is it a new year, but it’s also a new decade! It’s a time when we take stock of our lives and resolve to make changes or embark on new adventures. While “travel more” is typically at the top of many new year resolutions, 2020 symbolizes focus and clarity. It is therefore why...
If you have a traveler in your life here is a gift list that will be sure to put a smile on any traveler’s face. The top things considered in my curated list are to keep it functional and make it travel size. For The Seasoned Traveler Clear Membership Gift Cards airlines and hotels Travel...
Traveling can put you in many situations and expose you to many things. Whenever I hear someone sneeze or cough, I fear catching something, especially in close quarters like on an airplane or a train. But, a cold or the flu are not the only things that can happen when you’re traveling. Consider other things...
Know Before You Go Traveling to any country has its dos, don’ts and ways to get the best out of the destination and your experience. I always start my tips with “know before you go” The United Arab Emirates is an Emirate country. What does that mean? It means that it consists of territories or...
I recently came across an article about New Jersey mandating panic buttons in hotel rooms and I couldn’t agree more. I also wonder why a panic button wouldn’t be a fixture anyway? “The hotel workers and union officials present described their experiences of being physically and verbally harassed in the course of their daily work.”...
Are you ready for summer vacay or staycay? Well, get ready to do it in true Culturati style! First rule – Keep it simple! It’s hot and you should be easy breezy. Wear light pieces of cotton, preferably loose and flowing to let the breeze circulate. If you perspire a lot, wear an undershirt that...
Today rideshares are known worldwide and the masses are using this service without thinking twice about getting into a vehicle that isn’t a licensed professional driver. But in Black communities around the globe the notion of a rideshare is nothing new. I remember many years ago visiting family in Harlem, NY, where taxis were few...
I was at an airport and their TSA PreCheck lane was closed so I had to go through the general security lane and that line was so long I was at risk of missing my flight. I glanced over and saw the Clear kiosks and lane that had a Clear path to the head of...
Things can go wrong when you travel. Sometimes it’s out of your control but sometimes it’s an oops, now what moment. Here’s the answer to some of those oops, now what moments with common travel slip-ups. A Missed Flight Most times we know when we are going to miss our flight. We either overslept, didn’t...
I am dating myself with this, but when online check-in first came out few used it and thought it unnecessary. Now, most travelers use online check-in, understand its benefits and realize the systematic change. What Is Online Check-In? Online check-in is a process that is offered by most airlines allowing the flyer to check in...
