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Category: Lessons Learned
14 Best Ways to Avoid These Tourist Scams
Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or a newbie adventurer, you’ve probably heard of tourist scams. Unfortunately, they’re a sad reality of modern travel, and even the savviest tourist can fall prey to these con artists. Don’t kid yourself that you’re not a candidate to fall for tourist scams. Has it happened to me? Yes, and I’ve been vigilant ever since. I was in my very early 20s and in Greece. Greece is a great place to buy gold jewelry, and I bought some pieces from reputable dealers. I was also hanging around with a charming young man who eventually convinced…
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Arthritis and Travel Challenges
While arthritis may not have ever stopped me from travelling, it has been an ongoing inconvenience. Years ago, I tore my meniscus, and in 2020, I needed a complete knee replacement surgery. Recovery went very well, but the other knee is starting to act up. By the end of our world trip, I couldn’t walk much anymore. I found myself left limping after 5,000 steps. I had been doing a lot of up-and-down walking and climbing on uneven ground. But now I have arthritis in my thumb. There’s nothing they can do about it. Before our world trip, I got…
Les Iles de la Madeleine here we come
We were flying out to Les Iles de la Madeleine in a few days. It will be my first time, but Louise has been before and has been dying to return for a visit. It’s another one of these great package deals that we got, similar to the trip to Iceland. However, this one covers all our meals, including seafood or a fish selection for every lunch and dinner. This particular deal comes through the Quebec chapter of the CAA. Now, the ratings for CAA vacation packages seem very high. Unfortunately, so far, our experience has been less than great….
5 Best Tips to Healthy Eating While Travelling
What are some challenges of healthy eating while “on the road”? Temptations Everywhere Decoding Menus Abroad Limited Time, Limited Choices Respecting Traditions Sneaky Ingredients Dietary Restrictions Maintaining a healthy diet can be quite a task when travelling on the road amidst hotel rooms, fast food stops, and unfamiliar restaurants. However, sticking to healthy eating while enjoying your travel experience is possible with strategic planning and mindful choices. Whenever possible, we have a proper breakfast where we are staying. I try to eat salads while travelling, but I do not consume enough fruits for some reason. We also ALWAYS carry one…
10 Best Roof Top Views in New York City
Ah, New York City – the city that never sleeps, and for good reason. The hustle and bustle of this vibrant metropolis are unparalleled, and there’s no better way to take in the sights and sounds than by visiting the roof top views in New York City. I’ve been quite a while since I visited New York City, so when we went in April 2001 after the pandemic, our goal was to visit all the tourist highlights. To that end, we purchased one of those city passes with, I think, five events. It turns out that the rooftops tend to…
The Essential Art of Dodging Pickpockets in Europe
