Someone once told me the best money you can spend is money spent on traveling. While it’s true that there is nothing quite like the indescribable experience of traveling and seeing the world, it usually comes with a hefty price tag. It’s not hard to decide where you want to visit—the difficult part is not emptying your bank account on…
When most of us fly, we do everything we can to avoid a layover. Spending endless hours in some dreary airport terminal sounds like an absolute nightmare. But in some airports throughout the world, the experience isn’t always so terrible. In fact, some are so swanky that you might find yourself looking for flights with a layover on purpose. Below,…
Air travel to the United States soon could become much more inconvenient if an expected expansion of the ban on laptop computers goes into effect. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security are meeting to discuss banning all laptop computers and larger electronic devices from carry-on baggage for any flight departing from Europe to the United States. Here’s what you…
On average, Americans work 257 days a year. Studies have found that 52 percent of people didn’t take all of their paid vacation days in the past year, leaving an average of 7.2 days unused. In fact, studies have also found 23 percent of people didn’t take a vacation in the past 12 months and 34 percent of people never…
For many professionals, business trips are becoming the norm. Clients want face-to-face interaction, so more people are having to travel for meetings. However, it’s important to stay productive and connected to your job while away from the office. Luckily, today’s technology makes this not only possible, but simple to do as well. Check out how these popular apps and gadgets…
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We often look at those who get to jet off to new and exotic locations on a regular basis with envy, even if their travels are for work. For those who don’t have the ability to frequently travel, being able to visit new places and cultures is an absolute luxury. But, a study recently published in the journal Environment and…
Some say it’s not the destination; it’s the journey that matters. However, for air travelers, that’s rarely the case these days, particularly when you take into consideration the fact that we seem to be living in an era of The Incredible Shrinking Legroom. These days, many view air travel as a necessary evil; they just want to get to their destination as soon as possible.
Sometimes, people choose to forgo job opportunities if they require them to travel for business – it’s just not some people’s cup of tea. They prefer to stay put for their family. But business travel has its perks too – it gives you the opportunity to visit cities you may otherwise not been able to see, experience new cultures and…
Business travel can be tough. You’re sitting on long flights, drinking too much coffee, suffering from jet lag and, not to mention, experiencing the stress of always "being on" and representing your company throughout your trip. It can all take a toll on your body and health. In fact, researchers have found that business travel was linked to increased health…
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