Anyone flying through The Middle East is likely to come across flight options via Royal Jordanian Airlines. All layovers would take place in Amman, and though some might only be one or two hours long, it’s worth calling the airline to see if you can extend it at no extra cost so you can spend …
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“How do you afford to travel so much?” is by far the most common question I receive. Let me start by saying this question can be perceived as insulting. My entire life, I’ve witnessed people buy houses, go out to dinner several times a week, show off their Chanel sunglasses and even Coach bags, and …
1. The Nature Costa Rica accounts for .03% of the world’s surface, and yet it accounts for 6% of the world’s biodiversity. All of Costa Rica is lush and green, but nothing beats the oasis that is La Fortuna. Many species of trees, birds, flowers, and more can be found in La Fortuna, and it …
I visited Saudi Arabia for a short time in March 2022. Here are 10 important things to know for everyone to know who plans to visit the Kingdom. 1. Women Can Travel Alone The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is constantly making headlines for their stark gender unequal laws. Anytime I bring up a feminist issue …
When I had a flight booked from NYC to Riyadh, I was not only concerned with how I should dress on the plane, but how I should dress once I planned to exit the airport. I found conflicting information online; some sites saying to dress in the traditional hijab and abaya, while others saying women …
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When deciding what airline to take for my flight from New York City to Cairo, Egypt, I knew I wanted a flight in which I could take advantage of a long layover along the way. The most enticing options were through Aeroflot, with a long layover in Moscow, or Saudia Airlines, with a long layover …
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I met a nice man from Korea while I was traveling through the Philippines, and he told me if I ever made it to his homeland, I would be a fool to skip Jeju. I saved a little note in my phone, “Jeju Island, South Korea.” A few weeks later, I was in Ha Long …
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South Korea was a place that was never too high on my radar, but I felt like it kept popping up (a good friend had just visited, I had been hearing a lot of incredible things about Jeju), so when I found a cheap flight, well … you know the rest. I arrived in Seoul …
With only a four-hour flight from mainland USA’s East Coast, a visit to Iceland can easily be done in just a few short days. It’s also great for a stopover between North America and mainland Europe, and with IcelandAir’s “extended stopover” program, it’s easy as pie. Convenience aside, Iceland is a breathtaking place that should …
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DISCLAIMER: This was my personal experience flying during Covid-19. You should always check travel restrictions based on your location, as rules often change by the day. I was mindlessly scrolling on my phone on May 14th, 2021, when I finally saw the words I’ve been waiting over a year to hear: “Italy is Officially Reopening …
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