8 Lessons You Learn From Traveling the World If you’ve never travelled much, it can be awe-inspiring to talk with someone that does. They have a wisdom and understanding of the world that you can’t gain from camping at the local lake or staying at a condo in Florida. Travelling gives you a more complete picture of the world. If personal growth is important to you, international travel can accelerate your development. Change your perspective with these lessons: 1. Materialism is overrated. When you travel abroad, it’s not easy to bring your guitar collection, BMW, and fine silverware [...]

Long Haul Flight Hacks Plan your in-flight entertainment Download a few movies you'd like to see onto your device before you fly in case you've already seen what's showing on the plane or in case the in-seat screen isn't working (it happens).  Fight Jet Lag It takes 20 to 24 hours for your body to adjust for each hour of time zone change. So make sure to get natural light when you land. Exercise and a hot bath can help alleviate jet lag. Wear comfy clothing Keep it simple! Flying is always stressful, keep your packing minimal and your [...]

10 REASONS WHY TRAVEL BROADENS THE LIFE OF THE BABY BOOMER GENERATION I just returned from three weeks in Turkey. My heart was full, my mind replete with warm memories, and my computer teeming with new photos. The best part, though, was that my travel compatriots now love Turkey as much as I do. It happens. Traveling to new places broadens who we are. Building and Strengthening Friendships I knew most of the 10 people in our tour group, but they didn’t know each other prior to this trip. By the end of our weeks together, we were a cohesive, [...]

Did you hear about the time I got locked inside a Rome department store at night? (It's Linda Claire Puig writing you today...)How about the time I magically stumbled upon an ancient Mayan ritual in the highlands of Mexico?Or about the hilarious ways I tried to stay warm while waiting for the northern lights to appear in Norway? In January.I'm smiling inside and out as I remember each of these experiences. I can transport myself back to each of those experiences instantly, and I feel so HAPPY! If you enjoy traveling, these kinds of experiences make you feel [...]