Follow These Tips if an Airline Reschedules Your Flight I have business and personal flight reservations for this summer and both itineraries have already had schedule changes. My personal trip is with family who are departing from another city and their flight schedules have changed as well. While the airlines have announced that they will...
“Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife.” Will the rest of the 20’s be the 21st century’s “Roaring Twenties”? “The “Roaring Twenties” refers to the decade of the 1920s in Western society and Western...
I just love February. It’s Black History Month, my mom’s birthday, and Valentine’s day; it’s the only month short of 30 days, and it’s sometimes reflective of a leap year. Wow, that’s a lot and significant. The only thing I’m not fond of in February is the cold weather, but more of a reason to...
Black History Month 2021 has posed a few logistical challenges with in-person celebrations with loved ones and physical activities due to COVID-19. Like many other events that have been curtailed, there are many ways in which we can celebrate and honor the month and our history. Virtual Events Throughout the month of February, many museums...
Flights, especially long ones can be taxing on our bodies. Sitting for long periods of time can cause cramping, tired leg syndrome, backaches, and worst-case scenario, blood clots that can be fatal. The first rule of thumb is to stay hydrated with water and electrolytes. Secondly, you can do some stretches before, during, and after...
Planning a vacation can be stressful and often returning from vacation can leave you feeling tired and in need of a vacation from your vacation. Now, there’s a difference between feeling stressed from vacation and feeling tired from a vacation. If you’re tired it may mean you had a jammed-packed schedule and there’s nothing wrong...
I recently read an article posted in Travel and Leisure on the most forgotten items when packing. They listed phone chargers, toothpaste, sunblock, umbrella, swimsuit, and hair comb and brush as the top items forgotten. I’ll start by saying, the remedy to not forget these items is to pre-pack the basics. Now, I understand that...
Travel Etiquette may seem like a no-brainer but you’d be surprised how many times and how many people don’t possess or apply it. While it is tempting to be with the in-crowd and fit in, avoid using slang, terminology, or colloquialisms. This can sometimes come across as offensive or mocking. Especially, if you’re not using...
If you’re a tea lover, you should travel with your own and it’s super easy to do! While hotels have widened their coffee selections with their partnerships with Keurig, teas have remained limited, except of course in Asia where you’ll find a nice selection. The airlines rarely have more than a couple of options and...
The seatmate relationship is an interesting one. There are times you know your seatmate. They are either a family member you live with, a family member you don’t live with, a travel companion, or a complete stranger. Even for a family member you live with, the dynamic can change because; there’s something about sitting in...
