It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these […]
Taking a flight somewhere for the first time can bring on a bit of anxiety along with the excitement of visiting a new destination. With a little planning and some deep breathing—not to mention brushing up on a few tips for new travelers —you’ll find you’ll be ready to jump in with both feet and […]
Quirky, vibrant, thoroughly modern yet positively ancient, the Spanish city of Barcelona is a study of contrasts. The capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona is a magnificent representative of this rich and fiercely independent region. This gorgeous metropolis by the sea is known for the modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi, La Rambla (one of Europe’s […]
If the thought of grabbing that short (or long) flight makes your palms clammy and your heart starts racing as your hands prepare for the grip of death on the armrests, then you might be an anxious flyer (just kidding: you are!) Though statistics show commercial air travel is regarded as one of the safest […]
Packing cubes… Are they only for the obsessive-compulsive traveler? Absolutely not! In fact, now that airlines are—for lack of a better word—obsessed with charging fees, using these little zippered compartments is a stroke of genius for organizing and fitting in all your clothes and accouterments without ending up with a tangled mess. And if […]
According to the Travel Industry Association of America, about 30 million people travel with pets each year. That’s an awful lot of fur literally flying (or driving) around the country—and beyond. Pet-friendly hotels in the know cater to owners and their pets in ways that go way beyond the bowl of water in the […]
