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Passover and Travel
Picnic Lunch Albania A note about Jewish Travel. Visiting religious sites when you travel makes a difference in understanding history. Today is Passover, and The NY Times tells us that a Passover Service was held 5th century BC on Elephantine Island in the Nile, Egypt.
The Women’s Travel Group is multi-ethnic; however when we find a unique historical site of any religion we share it and try to add it to our trips. For those going to Greece with us end September, we contacted the Jewish Community for a Yom Kippur service.…
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Our Grandchildren: Afraid to Travel?
The Women’s Travel Group Grandchildren are afraid to travel says The Women’s Travel Group. Headlines of airplane recycled air and cruise ship contamination scare them. Travelers are quarantined counting days, stuck overseas or feeling home lonely. How can we help our grandchildren to look forward to the adventures we have loved. And stay connected with them?
I have talked to my 12 year old darling granddaughter, about our traveling together one day. I send her photos and anecdotes when overseas and bring her and his sisters little gifts from unusual places.…
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Horror: The Airplane Bathrooms
No one likes to talk about horror of airplane bathrooms. Today that is one of the most talked about horrors. The airplane bathrooms are small and according to Bloomberg, they are getting smaller. They feel airless. They are dirty after a long flight. Soap, toilet paper and even water can be gone. Some are so small that disabled women or larger women cannot use them. On some American flights, says Bloomberg, the bathroom is only 22.1 inches across at the passenger’s chest level when seated. .…
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8 Things to Always Lock Up in Your Hotel Room
The Women’s Travel Group advises:
Summer trips still have space The Women’s Travel Group advises:
Medicine you cannot live without. In non English speaking countries, thieves cannot tell if your medicine is simply Tylenol or a narcotic.
Anything with a brand name even if a fake. Sunglasses should be treated like jewelry.
Electronics, that means you need to recharge when in the room. Use a larger charger for faster re-juicing.
All plastic credit cards, even if no or low value, like a store points card only used in your area.…
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Why Not Give Yourself a unique Birthday Gift?
Most of us don’t want more stuff. We want excitement and experiences to think over in quiet moments. Most of us don’t want another apply cinnamon candle or herbal soap selection for birthdays.
The solution: go away for your special day.
Here is why in 5 short reasons:
You get what you really want: a trip just for you, un-compromised by friends who cannot decide. Or by friends who impose their schedule on your needs.
No awkward, should they sing or not sing in a public restaurant?…
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Travel gifts for yourself while quarantined.
Travel gifts to buy for yourself while quarantined, or housebound or limited. All are available on line.
Longchamps carry on bag in a dark but ‘cool’ color. If you buy in a dutyf free shop, you pay a bit less $145 vs $120?. Choose the style that has handles long enough to put over your shoulder. That style in its smallest incarnation cannot be locked ( a good idea if you sleep on the plane). Best prices are going to be when currencies are low compared to the US: Mexico City for our Mexico trips, any Euro denominated country like France or Italy for our trips there.…
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What I learned when caught in a dangerous riot
Yes I was in a dangerous riot along with a member of our group. Here is what happened and what we learned. We decided to follow pedestrians all walking in one direction. Perhaps there was market? festival? parade? We ended up facing a large square, empty except for a line of men and women. Was this a parade? We quickly noticed another line moving forward; it was one of armed police. It took a moment to realize there was going to be a confrontation.…
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Do You Still Need a Paper Ticket?
Do you need a written paper ticket anymore? This is an older blog post but women still ask us.
Yes you might. Having said that, it can be hard to even get a paper ticket anymore and some airlines only accept electronic tickets. There are important numbers on your written ticket and the receipt/itinerary for an electronic ticket. The easy one is called a PNR and is a record of your actual reservation. Once your reservation is confirmed and paid, you will be sent this number.…
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How a Female Tour Operator Deals with Injury Before a Trip
Yes tour leaders get sick and hurt also! I recently had to cancel a trip due to a serious back issue. Now in preparing for another overseas trip, here is a plan which might be helpful for your out there. The Women’s Travel Group shares some tips:non medical as we are not doctors, just women who love to travel.
Get the right amount of sleep.
Get the right quality of sleep: meaning no wine, light dinners, early to bed.
Lighten your suitcase and re-evaluate.…
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New TSA Regulations for Women Travelers
New TSA Regulations and Old Ones You Forgot
TSA is always refining their rules; adding new ones, or changing old ones. Recently TSA stopped allowing powder in carry on luggage. Any passenger on an international flight bound for the US who is carrying 12 ounces or more of powder cosmetics or talcum powder, dried spices, or protein mix must now place it in checked luggage, If you do carry more than 12 oz. TSA will likely toss your powder, delay your movements and search you more thoroughly.…
