Kids and husbands, take note. From double-digit day festivals to serenades, many countries partake in thoughtful Mother’s Day traditions. You might want to “wow” the mothers in your life with one of them this Sunday. 1. A 3-Day Celebration in Ethiopia Ethiopians traditionally celebrate Mother’s Day to mark the end of their rainy season. The …
Since its inception in 1997, the no-fly list has undergone two major legislative changes in the United States. Congress expanded it after the September 11th terrorist attacks and again in 2016. U.S. Senate and House members are finally listening to airline union pleads, proposing new no-fly list legislation for unruly passengers. Why the Change? The …
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Travelers are dying to take selfies. In some unfortunate cases, literally. The term selfie became a part of America’s mainstream vocabulary in 2012, gaining so much popularity that by November 2013, the Oxford English Dictionary named “selfie” the word of the year. The selfie has since gained an undesired nickname, the “killfie,” due to the …
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Calling all travelers! Forbes released their annual top U.S. travel destinations for 2023. They contacted women experts and influencers in the travel space to compile their list. How many of these must-see U.S. destinations have you visited? 1. Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix boasts sunny weather year-round, stunning landscapes, and innovative projects like South Mountain Park and …
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The first commercial flight in the United States took off on January 1, 1914. Since then, countless procedures and comforts have changed with air travel. Some for the better, others not so much. Are you old enough to know what flying back in the day was like? For the Wealthy Flying used to be a …
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It was 5:30 pm. Sleep was a distant memory, with my bed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, being the last place I had slept. That was nearly 40 hours ago. Boarding was starting at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for my second to last of five flights. I was ready. Unfortunately, my pilot wasn’t. Shortly before boarding, …
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“Planes don’t fall out of the sky.” I repeated these words to myself out loud, knowing that no one would hear them above screaming fellow passengers as our plane dipped and turned during a one-hour flight. The experience made me wonder about other travelers’ experiences with heavy turbulence. And the biggest question: Was I lying …
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Can you name the holidays that only Americans celebrate in the USA? From a fun holiday involving an animal to serious holidays commemorating lost military men and women during service, the United States has several unique holidays. 1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Date: Third Monday in January Martin Luther King Junior Day (MLK Day) …
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