The climate in Lisbon Portugal is one of the warmest in Europe, because of the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. There is an annual average of 3300 hours of sunshine, which makes it a year-round destination. Springtime is a good time to pay this city a visit, because temperatures are mild. Also Fall brings pleasant […]
Packing Cubes are Amazing
by ShannonRTW (Florida) Packing cubes are essential for keeping clothes, socks, and underwear organized in a backpack or suitcase. They are tops on my packing list and have never failed to make repacking in a hurry a cinch. Great travel tip! by: Isabelle Thanks for sharing this great tip! I’ll definitely have to keep an […]
Useful Travel phrases
I’ve devoted some time to make easy lists of useful travel phrases you can use on your next trip. Because speaking the language in a foreign country (even if it’s only a little bit) is much appreciated by the locals. And it’s a nice way of having more feel to the place you’re visiting! When […]
Checklist: Checked Luggage
Of course this is different for everyone, but here’s a general checklist you can use. Clothes You have to pick the clothes, depending on the weather and season you’re going (summer/winter). Footwear (comfortable shoes, sandals, dress shoes, flip flops) Hat T-shirts (long sleeves, short sleeves) Long pants (jeans,…) Shorts Tank Tops Capri Pants Dresses Coat […]
I have seen the Light…
… literally that is, at the exhibition “Luz” de Carlos Saura. “The first time I visited Avilés I saw the Plaza de España, broad and generous, It was the crossroads where all the life of the town converged Its light and people are a pleasure to my eyes” ~ Carlos Saura With this exhibition, film […]
Fresh-Air Buddy and Essential Oils
by Billie (santafetraveler) (Santa Fe, NM) I have two tips- both have to do with dealing with stale cabin air and staying healthy in flight and after. I have a Fresh-Air Buddy, a personal ionizer that I wear around my neck during flight. Supposedly, it ionizes and purifies the air right around my face (the […]