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Share this: In search of the best breakfast in Antigua? So was I. Here’s what I found. We had the good fortune to spend a few days wandering around Antigua, Guatemala. I don’t think I had a bad meal the whole time, but breakfast was my favorite. Every morning I tucked in to eggs with...

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Share this: The other day, I was discussing recent vacations with a few colleagues over lunch. At one point I mentioned a boat trip that we took, “while we were on a family safari in Nepal.” There was silence for a few seconds, then someone said, “that phrase must win everytime, unless you’re talking to...

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Share this: I’m glad my phone tracks the number of stairs climbed, because I lost count after the first hour. I had read voraciously to prepare for our family’s Himalayan trek. Everyone mentioned the scenery. Very few mentioned the stairs. According to my phone, we climbed around 163 flights of stairs each day. That’s the...

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Share this: I’ll put the disclaimer up front – this is a rant. I’ve had lots of glorious travel days, full of soft-focus sunsets and sweeping orchestral music. Every once in a while, though, the odds are not ever in your favor and you end up with a bad travel day. This was mine. I...

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Share this: Our four-wheeler slipped and slid on the monsoon-soaked dirt road. I laughed nervously and gripped the door with white knuckles. As we came around the corner, we saw burning tires blocking the narrow road. That’s when I wondered if maybe I shouldn’t have brought my kids on this trip after all. Is it...

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Share this: Anxiety about traveling internationally with infants is fairly common. Traveling with babies can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Here are some common questions and answers about how to fly with infants. These days there are a lot of code-shares where you book a ticket with one airline but the flight is...

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Share this: A while ago I wrote about weekend getaways from Washington, DC. Now we turn to weekend getaways from Houston. Heading south is your quickest escape from Houston, although it means you won’t gain any time zone advantages (you won’t lose time either). Because of that, I’ve shortened the travel time. Here are a...

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Share this: Losing your passport while traveling will definitely impact your plans. Here’s how to safeguard travel documents to ensure that any disruption is minimized. Make copies (paper and electronic) Start to safeguard travel documents before you leave on your trip. Make at least two paper copies of your passport. You should copy the information...

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Share this: The history of civilization in Muscat stretches back into antiquity, with settlements dating back over 7,000 years. In the 18th century, Muscat was a major regional power whose influence reached as far as Tanzania. Today it serves as the fascinating capital of Oman. Here are a few things to do in this beautiful...

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Share this: Budget airlines offer significant savings for travelers, but at what cost? Several high-profile aviation accidents in the last few years may have you wondering if budget airlines are as safe as the major carriers. Budget airlines are cheaper because they offer reduced services, amenities, and service. You may have to pay additional fees...

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