It's often Instagram-ed and on every "must see" list for New York City, but what is the High Line in Chelsea in New York City? And, is it really worth visiting?
Let's start with a bit of history...
Read MoreIt's often Instagram-ed and on every "must see" list for New York City, but what is the High Line in Chelsea in New York City? And, is it really worth visiting?
Let's start with a bit of history...
Read MoreI get a lot of questions from novice travelers who are setting out on their first international travels, and I thought that I would share the most asked, and most helpful, of the bunch!
Read MoreDo you have a long flight, six hour road trip, cross-country train adventure, or seemingly never-ending bus ride in your future? Never fear! I have scoured the web and found a list of fabulous podcasts that are sure to keep you entertained!
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Travel, Travel Tips
There are a lot of posts out there about how to survive a long flight and things that you should do, but these are the most important things NOT TO DO in order to enjoy (and not annoy fellow passengers) on your next plane trip.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Destinations, Travel Adventures, Travel, Travel Tips
A maze of winding alleyways, intricately carved wooden doors, brightly woven textiles, the smell of wood-burning stoves in the air, and the hauntingly beautiful call to prayer all awaits you in this mesmerizing country. The architecture, the desert dunes, the Atlas Mountains, the long stretches of sandy beach — there are so many reasons to visit Morocco.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Destinations, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
Yup, there are a lot of scary viruses that you can get from those tiny little bloodsucking bugs that can be found all over the world. But is that going to stop you from traveling? Probably not. So, instead of staying at home and never leaving your bed, the best thing to do is to learn what these diseases are and how to protect yourself from them.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Destinations, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
Virus carrying mosquitoes, microscopic poisonous spiders, giant man-eating bears... there are a lot of things that can kill you when you are traveling. Especially when you aren't aware of them. Every country you visit has dangers that you may never encounter, but are important to at least know about.
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