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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling the World

ByJewels Rhode

As much as I LOVE traveling, it can take a toll on your body. Jet lag, exposure to sick people (i.e. bacteria circulating through the plane’s A/C), environmental toxins, even breaking out of your normal routine – all can mess with your health and ruin your precious vacation. Unfortunately, I have been sick while abroad more times that I would like, from recurring flu-like symptoms when I was studying in South Africa to stomach viruses in Thailand, and a few things in between. Fortunately, from being sick so many times, I’ve learned essential strategies to help you stay healthy during your travels (things that I’ve gotten better at over the years). I’ll go over these strategies in a 3-part series in the upcoming weeks.

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3 Important Things to Do Before You Book Your Accommodation

ByJewels Rhode

Reflecting on my Rome trip, I realized that time is just as valuable as money! It’s all about finding the balance of having an affordable stay that maximizes your vacation time. If you want to achieve this vacation sweet spot, here are 3 key things you need to do before you book your accommodation:

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7 Unique Places to Visit in Colombia

ByChristina Perricone

Colombia is the most biodiverse country on earth. From flourishing cities to lavish landscapes, the country offers a taste of everything for the multifarious traveler. You’d be remiss not to experience everything the country has to offer. Yet, the average traveler knows little about the bountiful secrets that Colombia has in store. If you want to experience the country fully, check out these 7 unique places to visit in Colombia.

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How to Navigate Transportation in Accra

ByCarolina Ramirez

Figuring your way around a new city can be super fun and exciting, but also a bit stressful. What helps me alleviate my stress when using public transportation abroad is knowing the do’s and don’ts of the local system. After a year+ of living in Ghana, I’ve mastered a few tricks that I am excited to share with you! Here are 4 essential tips on how to navigate transportation in Accra with ease.

15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers

15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers

ByJewels Rhode

The holiday season is officially here and it’s time to start working on your shopping list. While gift giving is awesome, it can also be quite stressful for some. To help you out, I’ve created a list of 15 useful and thoughtful gift ideas for yourself and other travel lovers in your life. All of these items are items I own and love or are high on my holiday wish list this year!

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Free Travel Insurance You May Not Know You Have

ByJewels Rhode

I’ve had my fair share of travel disasters, which caused me to pay more attention to travel insurance. A few years ago I got a VentureOne credit card from Capital One so I could rack up points with my big flight purchases. I chose this card mainly because it had no annual fee, a reasonable APR, no foreign transaction fees, and a great purchase point system. However, a recent review of my credit card benefits reminded me that I also have decent built-in insurance as a cardholder.