The LIRR sucks. A lot. Take a nap and pretend that you’re anywhere else. Seriously. It’s that bad.
How’d the SkyRest handle commuter hell? My sleep was heavenly.
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December, 2009:
SkyRest Shower Test
Whether you’re groggy when you wake up in the morning or exhausted at the end of the day, standing in the shower can be such a chore. But falling asleep in the shower can result in head injuries, broken teeth and, most worrisome, neck cramps. Best to shower sleep safely.
How’d the SkyRest handle such good hygiene? My dreams weren’t the only things that were wet.
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Travel Tip #14: Hold Onto Your Hat
Actually, hold onto more than just your hat. Keep all of your belongings secure. Nothing ruins a trip quicker than a lost passport or wallet (except for maybe explosive diarrhea). But don’t get one of those money belts. I still think those things are kind of lame.
Do you have tips for keeping your belongings secure? What have you lost on trips? Share your stories in the ol’ comments.
SkyRest Bar Test
A night of drinking, dancing and carousing will eventually catch up with you. Rather than force more liquor down your gullet, head off tomorrow’s headache by taking a nap before considering that flaming shot.
How’d the SkyRest handle these intoxicating conditions? That sixty-minute nap was a happy hour.
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Travel Tip #62: Find Your Own Treasures
Whether you collect refrigerator magnets (like I do for my mom), thimbles or zany t-shirts on your travels, be sure to find mementos from your trips that mean something to you. Don’t feel compelled to buy cliché schlock. Some of the best souvenirs are beer coasters that you snag from a bar, a doodle a new friend made on a napkin or a lock of that Australian girl’s hair.
The more personalized your souvenirs, the more likely you are to always treasure them rather than eventually view them as clutter. Don’t hesitate to pull the trigger on a purchase. You don’t want to regret not buying something, which I do everyday.
What are your favorite mementos from your travels? Share your stories in the comment.
Travel Tip #24: Hang in There
Travel isn’t always a positive experience. Just like at home, you’ll have bad days and trying times on the road. You’ll get sick, miss home, lose your passport or just feel so untethered that nothing feels real anymore.
When that happens, take a deep breath and just stick with it. At worst, you can always cut your trip short and go home. At best, you’ll come out of the experience stronger and with a story that may be funny in retrospect.
Whatever you do, don’t let go.
SkyRest Toddler Test
The life of a two-year-old is arduous. People are constantly picking you up, making you say things and denying you the sweet, sweet candy that you crave. Walking around all day in boots that light up can wear a kid out. Thankfully, no one naps better than toddlers. Napping is so important that it’s scheduled on their calendars (I really hope two-year-olds don’t have calendars).
How’d the SkyRest handle such incredible cuteness? No joke I can make would be better than just staring at that picture.
Special thanks to my niece, Natalie, and her incredibly patient and helpful parents.
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Dog Sledding in the Yukon
If you’re going to head to the Yukon in the winter, you might as well mush a dog sled. Eva Holland and I spent an afternoon at Muktuk Adventures and it was all kinds of fantastic.
Epic views, humane owners and 50 or so of the most amazing canines you’ll ever meet make dog sledding in Whitehorse a must-do. Don’t let the speed scare you. The only real danger is passing out from the smell of dog farts blowing into your face.
