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Jet Lag and Iceland

Posted on by Roberta Hill

We just returned from a four-day trip to Iceland, and I have felt jet lag since we left. It was like going to Europe for a long weekend! Is it me? Am I getting too old? Never!  Iceland is in the same time zone as Great Britain – five hours difference, so I would naturally suffer some jet lag. It’s important to note that individual experiences with jet lag can vary, and factors such as the flight duration, the time of day you travel, and your overall health and sleep habits can also affect how severe your jet lag is….

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Guggenheim Museum

The Guggenheim Museum and Nick Caves

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MembershipsMembershipsSaturday, we visited the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Some people may tell you that it is the building and not the artwork that is the most impressive. It is true that the building itself is quite a design feat. The most distinctive feature of the museum is its unique architectural design, which features a cylindrical shape and a spiralling ramp that ascends through the building’s six levels. This design allows visitors to view the artworks from different angles and perspectives as they move through the museum. The Guggenheim Museum is a modern and contemporary art museum located in New York…

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older travellers

Older travellers, travelling in your 70s and beyond is worthwhile

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The interest in new experiences doesn’t cease with age. Older travellers remain curious and semi-adventurous. Wanting to discover more about the world doesn’t stop when you get older. It just means you may need to travel differently. While many aspects of flying remain the same regardless of age, older adults may face additional challenges and considerations when travelling by air. Planning, communicating with airline personnel, and seeking out accommodations and resources as needed can help make flying a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for travellers of all ages. Overall, it’s essential for older adults to carefully consider their unique needs…

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Package Deals for Maui - A Good Decision or Not

Package Deals for Maui – A Good Decision or Not

Posted on by Roberta Hill

I have mixed feelings about package deals. Sometimes I love them, and sometimes I avoid them like the plague. I planned to fly over immediately to Maui upon arrival in Honolulu to stay for a few days before flying back for the last few days on O’ahu Island before going to New Zealand. After booking the flight with Hawaiian Airlines, the opportunity came up to book a car and accommodation. Usually, I am a little reluctant to do so as you pay upfront and are then committed.  I had been booking and changing so much for other places that I…

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Day 15 – Travel Day to San Francisco

Posted on by Roberta Hill

Today is a travel day from Phoenix to San Francisco. We are still using our masks in all public transport and crowded areas.  The last thing we want is to catch Covid somewhere in the middle of our journeys. People waste almost an entire day on vacation, study reveals That statistic is based on a one-week vacation. That means if we are consistent with the averages, we will lose 8.5 days. Our Travel Time Here are my calculations based on travelling between locations.  It seems it is my “lucky number ten.” September 28 – our start October 12 – today…

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Packing Cubes

What’s your preferred packing method? Packing Cubes Anyone?

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I have never used packing cubes before, but since I need to be more organized for a three-month trip, I have decided to give them ago. Here is what I purchased and my initial impressions. I discovered this great video on YouTube, which compares the various methods that can be used for packing your luggage. Folding Vs. Rolling Vs. Packing Cubes • Packing Challenge

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Travel Books as Guides

Travel Books as Guides

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Travel books, books and more books. I think I can never have enough information. Part of the fun part of travelling is going through all the material to see what you want and where you want to go. I’m particularly fond of the DK Eyewitness books with their Top 10 for various cities. They’re smaller and quite comprehensive. They’re also helpful if you’re only going to spend four or fewer days in a particular city. Fortunately, we have a broad collection of them now and can lend them to friends. What’s been interesting about COVID is that many of these…

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using airbnb

Why I Won’t Be Using Airbnb for our World Trip

Posted on by Roberta Hill

There’s no denying that Airbnb has changed the travel landscape. But is it always the best option? Background Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people who need a place to stay with people who need to rent out extra space. It is a convenient way to find accommodations for short-term stays, becoming increasingly popular in recent years. I have been using Airbnb since 2015, with more than two dozen reviews. We have had good and bad surprises. But we won’t be using them this time. When you are having a family vacation, I strongly recommend it. There are so…

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Theme Vacations

Is it worthwhile to plan theme vacations

Posted on by Roberta Hill

Theme Vacations aren’t something I’m recommending to do every time, but there are occasions when a theme in the background for your trip can make it far more adventurous or unusual. I first discovered this in 1975 when a girlfriend and I went off to England for two weeks between graduating and work. We spent some time driving around and mainly visited Wales. I don’t know what got into us, but we decided to stop off and see every castle on our journey. Now castles in England are nothing like Europe. Most of the time, they’re just ruins. What this…

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