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Tips & Tricks Travel

Flying with kids without losing your grip (or your sense of humor)

Air travel with children sounds glamorous in theory. Boarding passes lined up, a shiny destination waiting, the idea that everyone will nap at the same time. Then the cabin door shuts, the engines hum, and your toddler decides this is the moment to ask for a snack you didn’t pack. Or worse, the one you packed but already ate.

Flights can feel heavy even for adults who pretend they don’t mind turbulence. Add children to the mix and the air inside the plane feels thicker, louder, emotionally charged. I still remember a short-haul flight last summer where the seatbelt sign …

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Lifestyle Travel

Immersive cultural experiences: discovering the soul of a destination

Imagine leaving an aircraft and being immediately swept up with a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors. Immersive cultural encounters provide visitors a glimpse into a place’s character and help them develop a close bond with the people there. These experiences let you go past the obvious and get to the heart of a country, whether it is through visiting bustling markets, taking part in rituals, or delighting in local food. Let’s go out on a trip to learn about the beauty of really engaging cultural interactions.

Key Takeaways

  • Travelers can forge close bonds with a location and its
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Tips & Tricks Travel

13 tips to avoid distracted driving during this summer’s family road trip

Tragically, about 3,000 people die every year from distracted driving. While many people think of cell phones when they hear this statistic, less than 15% of all distracted driving accidents are caused by texting and driving.

Eating, adjusting mirrors, and even putting on makeup while driving are common causes of these preventable collisions. In order to protect yourself and your family during your annual summer road trip this year, follow these 13 steps to avoid distracted driving.

1. Prepare Your Vehicle

It’s recommended that you take your car in for a full tune-up before taking it out on a long

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