travel

The ultimate test of a compatible relationship is whether you can stand to travel together.

Travel in the time of Covid
I'm not overly keen on flying. Being sandwiched with strangers into seats for slim buttocks and short legs is hard and as I don't have elbows which like to stay firmly tucked into my rib cage for the whole flight - well, it can make for an uncomfortable journey. And this was what it was like pre-Covid. Adding to that a mask that MUST be worn at all times and a wariness about the person sitting next to you, developed from an innate need to stay healthy and there is no doubt that Covid has definitely added extra elements to the experience.
By Rachel Deeming4 years ago in Humans
Armani Wallet Lucky Purse
But, if you are visiting Phuket with your family, red bags you must stay at the hotels Phuket that are specially customized for family accommodation. Often the problems that crop up may be outside your control, women’s handbags and cruise travel insurance will offer you some protection, but it is no oakley bags substitute for common sense and basic precaution.
By MUFFLE IT4 years ago in Humans
A Quick Guide on New York City's Most Fashionable And Entertaining Streets
New York City has its many perks including being the city that never sleeps. This is the part of my hometown I miss most since I moved to Jersey City two years ago. Nothing ever closes in NYC and there is a 24 hour store for everything. Meanwhile, only 20 miles across the water in Jersey City, you are lucky to find a bodega open at 9pm. Because of NYC's late nights and early mornings, shopping and nightlife are two of our biggest attractions. I used to work in Gap on Fifth Avenue and the tourists used to go crazy over the sweatshirts with the Gap logo across it. Gap was/is considered high end in Europe so our store was always busy and crowded. I used to love engaging in conversation with the customer, learning where they are from and what shocks them the most about New York City. I met two eighteen year old girls from Alaska, leaving their state for the first time for one of their birthdays. I was elated to guide them to some cool spots and add to their first adventure in this fun, exciting, new city. Even though the outer five boroughs are receiving more attention, Manhattan is still the main attraction.
By Christina DeFeo4 years ago in Humans
The Rewind Vacation
“A lazy evening with soft piano music playing, muted lighting, and a lingering smell of pizza cooking in the oven,” I answer. I was playing a game with friends and they asked me what my perfect evening would be. The truth is, I haven’t had a perfect evening in so long. I’ve spent most of my evenings watching movies on my laptop or listening to music while working on presentations for a client. Sometimes, I would get time to myself to watch a stand-up show live at my local cafe but even then, that was always stressful. The stress of avoiding a work call on a Friday night is indescribable. I honestly don’t remember the last time I truly got to unwind. While I’m reliving my memories of that fateful game night, my phone rings incessantly. It’s my friend Amulya calling. She’s called me asking if I wanted to come with her and the boys to the beach. Hearing her voice gave me a sense of nostalgia. Of the school days, hours of laughing and playing cricket with her and the boys in the park. The memories of that day had barely gone out of my head. I truly don’t remember the last time I did that. She insists that I join her. I feel so tempted to just turn down her invitation. I’ve been meaning to go to Mexico anyway, but the feeling of meeting up with all the friends I had from high school terrified me. She could clearly hear the skepticism in my voice. “YOU BETTER JOIN US OR ELSE I’LL KIDNAP YOU FROM YOUR HOUSE!” she yelled. It’s so much work and I have to arrange everything if I’m going to go. So much money is going to be spent and I’ll also have to take a leave from office if I want my plans to go well without any sort of disturbance. “You know, I’m planning on inviting your favorite person. If he says yes, will you please at least consider coming?” she pleaded. I knew exactly who she was talking about. It had been a while since I last saw him. The last time I saw him, he was leaving for London. “Is he really going to come?” I asked with a raised eyebrow. She sighed. We both knew that him flying in from London was essentially impossible. “I can try to get him here though, shouldn’t be too hard.” I laughed. Her innocence and stubbornness drove me mad sometimes, but I found it to be quite endearing at times as well. “Fine, I’ll convince him to come.” Now she laughed. “I’m serious, I’ll ask him. Besides, he needs a break too. London is boring, to be honest.” I said. She hated it when I insulted London but it was true in some ways. I texted our group chat and asked if they were up for the plan. Everyone was up for it. Is this some kind of joke? How is everyone free at the exact same time? It’s not even my birthday yet. There were only 2 weeks left until then. The trip was the week of my birthday. After days of planning, budgeting, and convincing, the plan finally came to fruition. We all flew in from our respective places to meet up at Cancun. I had never been to Cancun before, neither had most of my friends. The place looked so alive, even in the winter. The glittering sand and the clear water allured me in a way that no one and nothing had ever done before. It felt like celebrating Christmas on the beach, which wasn’t anything new for me. I had celebrated New Year’s and Christmas on the beach before with some friends as well as my family in the past. We spent most of the time in our rooms, playing games and dancing to loud Bollywood songs. Sometimes at the end of the day, we’d all go out to the balcony to see the sunset. Watching the sunset with a cup of coffee in my hand was something I didn’t know I needed but it was something that I so desperately wanted. So much time had passed that week, I had completely forgotten my birthday was tomorrow. I heard a knock at my room door. I looked at the clock and saw that it was 12 am. It’s my birthday, how did I forget my own birthday? I saw my friends bring something in a grocery bag and they turned out all the lights. I turn to see a cake on the table with candles on it. “SURPRISE!” they all screamed. I jumped a bit. They lit the candles and started singing Happy Birthday. I couldn’t stop smiling at all. “You guys planned this trip for my birthday, didn’t you?” I asked. Amulya laughed. “Of course we did, we know that you’ve been busy lately so we thought a trip would loosen you up.” After eating the cake. I was given gifts by all my friends. I promised to open them once I got home. The rest of the trip went by so fast, I didn’t even have time to process it. Leaving Cancun was tough for me, I had so much fun with my friends there and we had made so many memories there. I came back home to a comfortable bed. I began opening all my gifts. Marveling at the thoughtfulness reminded me of my birthday 2 years ago. We all met up for the first time since we saw each other off to our respective universities. Eating cake and laughing about our old memories. We had gotten this pricey reservation at my favorite restaurant. After eating, we went to play golf at Top Golf. I shake off the old memories and begin writing thank you notes to my friends. I get back to my work routine and so does everyone else. We still hold the memories of my surprise birthday trip close to our hearts. Even when we call once a month, the recounting of the time when my sandal broke at the beach and getting cake smeared all over my face still cracks Amulya and the boys up. It's quite a wonderful rewind. I wouldn't mind going on a rewind vacation every year, to be honest. But until then, I still have the memories of a Cancun sunset with my friends while we drink the finest drink the hotel can offer.
By NS4 years ago in Humans
5 Years Abroad, What I Have Been Changed
Today is August 8th, 2021. 5 years ago today, I carried my 2 suitcases and stepped on the flight to Los Angeles. I was full of excitement and beautiful dreams, never expected all the tough times and frustrations waiting in the future.
By Echo Yiran Xu4 years ago in Humans
A Summer to Remember
I remember that day in a heartbeat. It was one of those hot summers where it hadn’t rained in months, the air was sweltering, and the ground was as dry as the Atacama dessert. Moorland fires blazed unknowingly while we swam in the river-pool to cool our burning bodies. You were sat there on the rocks by the side of the water, sipping at your beer that was slightly warm, watching me, silently. I lay there floating, looking up at the trees that surrounded us in a halo. Somehow, it felt as though we were far away from everything and everyone, in our little world of shared solitude, and yet I knew the rest of the world was just a short walk away.
By Anna 5 years ago in Humans
Pics Or It Didn't Happen
In 1945, Dwight D. Eisenhower saw the Nazi Death Camps for the first time. He testified before Congress and showed German citizens what they allowed to happen under Nazi rule. He insisted everyone in the army take as many pictures as possible of the horrors in front of them.
By Alfie Jane5 years ago in Humans
Fantasy Hike
A number of days ago, my sisters and I went on a hike on a nearby trail close to our house. It was a trek to get to the trail itself, but it was worth the extra walk. Once you step onto the trail, the forest feels as if it is luring you farther in. The feeling is similar to the way the ocean draws you in when you stand at the edge, the waves lapping at your ankles.
By Kat Mavro5 years ago in Humans
Cyprus tries to draw in tourists by showcasing ancient subsurface harbour
It's aforesaid that Demetrius I the Besieger, a mighty soul king and one in all Alexander the Great's successors, engineered this harbour on Cyprus' southern coast a pair of,400 years agone to thwart a possible armed service invasion from the ruler of Egypt, Ptolemy I, another of Alexander's heirs.
By Story silver book 5 years ago in Humans
June 3rd 2016
June 3rd I had myself a little Debbie honey bun today and I saw some ants so I decided to share some with them. I expected them to be all over it, but they were avoiding it like the plague. Then a short while later I noticed some dead ants surrounding the pieces I broke off. Looks like those things really are bad for you.
By Robert Frost5 years ago in Humans
Bonjour Paris...and hello my gorgeous crepe of life
It was a gray day in all accounts, and we had just woken up pretty early in London (around 5:00 am) and we had a busy day ahead of us. We washed our faces, changed, and got our stuff ready (passports, money, rain clothing, Eiffel Tower tickets and so forth) and once everything was set, we headed downstairs to the reception at our Hotel (The Pelham) where they had prepared two small breakfast bags for us, and our cab had been called. From here we headed to St. Pancreas Station to meet up with our tour guide and receive our train tickets and general items such as maps and emergency contact information. We waited there for a bit and ate the small breakfast provided by the hotel (it was glorious) and then like an international flight, we were called in and boarded the train and waited for everyone at our seats. It was a smooth ride to be honest, we took a small nap and then after a few hours we opened our eyes and there we were, entering the city of light, Paris.
By Xavier Peixoto5 years ago in Humans
Pepían
I made dinner for my closest friend the other day. She is going through a terrible episode in her life and all she wanted was some refuge from the chaos.
By Rachel E5 years ago in Humans