Admittedly, I am writing this blog post as much for me as for whoever may be reading it. It is January 3rd in New York City and my fresh-faced optimism to hit the ground running in 2018 and start my New Year off right, has been replaced with the onset of the dreaded winter… [Read More]
What Travelers Need to Know About Filing a Food Poisoning Claim
If you travel, either alone, with a friend or with your family, the package holiday is an alluring idea. If your idea of a holiday is a relaxing getaway with no pressures or responsibilities, the convenience and cost of an all-inclusive holiday can be incredibly appealing. Unfortunately though, eating and drinking only in one… [Read More]
Get to Know these Globally-Inspired Fitness Trends
Every year we see emerging health and fitness trends that take the world by storm. Some of these fitness crazes stay popular and become the daily or weekly ritual of people’s lives and others are passing fads. This year, we are seeing all kinds of wonderful new fitness trends and of course, the tried and… [Read More]
Does Travel Really Cure a Broken Heart? Here’s What Experts Say
The Portuguese call it coração partido. The French know it as la douleur exquise. Latin Americans translate it as la congoja; while the English know it simply as heartbreak. Heartbreak transcends cultures; it is a unanimous feeling that doesn’t discriminate. We have all had a broken heart; have felt that intoxicating rush of falling… [Read More]
Why I’m Speaking Out Now Against Sexism in the Travel Industry
Let me take a deep breath to settle the nerves. It’s 8:30 am on a Saturday morning in NYC and in just three hours I will be sitting in front of hundreds of women ready to speak on a panel about sexism in travel. It’s a big moment for both me personally, and the… [Read More]
How to Manage Travel Anxiety, According to Experts
Anxiety finds me at 37,000 ft. (11, 300m) above the Pacific Ocean, somewhere between Tokyo and Los Angeles. My thoughts begin to swirl up around me like dirt kicked up in the wind. My chest tightens as though an invisible hand has clenched my heart in its fist. My breathing becomes shallow as the panic begins to rise…. [Read More]
Why I Marched Today at the 2018 Women’s March in NYC
Saturday morning in New York City and there was a palpable energy in the air, an electric current of defiance that seemed to buzz through the subways and avenues. Today was the Women’s March in New York City, marking the one year anniversary of when Donald Trump took office and women around the… [Read More]
On Sh*t hole Countries: An Open Letter to Donald Trump From a Travel Editor
Mr. Trump, After a year of cringe-worthy headlines, blatant lies and a steady stream of cutting tweets emanating from your account, I—like so many others I know—have become painfully numb to the daily tirades of you, our Commander-in-Chief. Both your politics and character seem to epitomize the very worst of our country—from… [Read More]
A Year in Travel: A Look Back on 2017
Wednesday afternoon in New York City and I am sitting here reflecting on the year that has passed. Another year come and gone with the promise of a new year ahead. This past year has been a transformative one for me as I’ve both turned 30 (yikes!) and embarked on a new career path… [Read More]
