Category Archives: Travel

The Appeal of the Window Seat

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Image courtesy of sephirot17 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

As a kid growing up, I remember fighting tooth and nail with my sister, just so I could get to sit by the car window. Car air-conditioning wasn’t so popular then, so I basked in the warmth of the sun hitting my face, and the wind whizzing past me.

More than that, what I loved most about taking the window seat was that I could quietly reflect on my life. Yes, even as a kid, I was already a deep thinker.

Even now, whenever I want to get lost in my thoughts, I simply imagine myself sitting by the car window, looking out into the world as it passes me by. What’s engaging about it is the idea that I am sitting still as I move forward with the passing of time. There’s a certain comfort in doing nothing as time goes by.

Well, I can’t keep doing that. Nobody is merely a spectator in life. We all are cogs in the wheel of life. For it to turn, we have to do something, and not just look out the window.

How to Spend Summer Vacation without Spending Too Much

One of the problems of people when they are going out for summer is they must have a large budget to have fun. This is not the truth anymore. There are various resorts and places that people can visit that will not require them to bring large amounts of money. Here are some tips that may help you out:

Image credit: wikipedia

Image credit: wikipedia

  • Plan your vacation in advance. This will help you book promo flights and avail discounts when you go to hotels.
  • Make sure that you get package deals because they tend to cost cheaper.
  • Search for destinations that are not too well-known but are beautiful.

These will truly help you save money when you go on your next vacation.

Simple Health Tips for Travelers

With extended family members enjoying the not-so crowded pool in Q.C.

With extended family members enjoying the not-so crowded pool in Q.C.

Travel is fun and enriches one’s life, but sometimes it also entails sickness which can spoil the fun. Some of the common ailments we know that travelers should protect themselves from are diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Virus. These diseases are acquired from ingesting contaminated food and water supply. You can protect yourself from this illnesses if you ensure that you only eat and drink from safe and known sources. You can observe this health tips at home or while you are traveling.

It will be summer in a few weeks and what better way to spend summer than a planned family getaway. Aside from food and water-borne illnesses, travelers should also watch out for skin diseases such as eczema. Just in case you go for a swim, make sure that you’ll only swim or wade in clean water to protect you skin from infection.