Your Family Will Thank You for This 

Yesterday, I visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Revisiting the same museum several times is refreshing; it's more chill. There's no pressure to see everything in one go. Instead, you can focus on what's changed, making the experience much more pleasant.

I have a bad habit of just disappearing. If I get the urge to travel, I just go.

Once, I found a cruise deal, so I jumped on a plane and disappeared for four days...

My family doesn't appreciate my free-spirited urges, though.

When I came back home, I was surprised to see dozens of voicemail and text messages on my phone.

Apparently, my mom tried to reach me on my cell phone for days, but I didn't answer because there's no service on the cruise ship. Eventually, she called the police, but not enough time had passed to conduct a search.

Therefore, the only thing she could do in the meantime was to search my apartment.

Fun fact: All of my family members are scaredy cats, so they were not about to search my apartment. A dead body could be marinating.

So, what did they do?

They gave the grunt work to the little one... my younger brother.

At 14, he was voluntold tasked with searching the apartment for his potentially deceased older brother.

Terrorizing my siblings gives me joy. 🥰

So, what's the point?

Tell your family where you're going.

If I had used the "Share location" feature on my phone, my family would always know where I am, even when I get bitten by the travel bug.

Now, I always keep this feature on so I don't need to think about it.

This is also very useful when traveling in a group.

Give it a try.

Do you use the "Share Your Location" feature on your phone?

Cocktail of the Week

Irish Coffee is a classic cocktail that originated in Ireland in the 1940s. It was created to warm up travelers and became popular at the Foynes Flying Boat Terminal in County Limerick. The drink was later introduced to the United States and gained widespread popularity.

Recipe:

1. In a heatproof glass, add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
2. Pour in 1 ½ ounces of Irish whiskey.
3. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with freshly brewed hot coffee.
4. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Layer the top of the drink with lightly whipped heavy cream.
6. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cocoa powder.

Random Travel Thought

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The Plug

Cheap flights:

• Going.com: This might be the only discounted flights website you need. It’s a paid service that sends you notifications when deals become available, but they expire in a couple of days so Act Fast!! 
• Secret Flying 🤫: This website emails you about free flight opportunities and even better… it doesn’t cost a thing!!
• Skyscanner: An older, but still reliable website that’s also *FREE* so there’s no reason not to use it. Use the "Explore the World" feature and set your departure date to "Whole Month" to find the cheapest deals.

Insurance:

• Safety Wing: I use Safety Wing as my travel insurance because the plans are flexible. You can easily insure a 1-week trip for like $11 dollars which is less than the cost of a cocktail at the bar.

Travel Gear

• Compression socks: Sitting for extended periods of time is not good for the body, so keep yourself healthy enough to go on more trips. Link
• Apple AirTags: Consider getting Apple AirTags for the peace of mind of always knowing where your luggage is. Link
• Smart Phone holder: It's a foldable sheet that can be used as a stand for your iPhone or iPad.Link
• Packing cubes: Having a separate container works wonders for keeping clothes wrinkle-free. It also makes packing/unpacking much easier.Link
• Donut Power Strip: Power outlets are always in demand, but sometimes they're in weird spots. I use this bagel because it's lightweight, and I don't have to think about it. Link
• Travel Case Organizer: Cable organizers can be a pain, but this is what I use to keep my cables organized. Link
• Backup batteries: I like these backup batteries because they have three important components for me: 1. They have enough power to recharge my phone multiple times at once, 2. Are small enough to put in my pocket, and 3. Are sturdy enough to survive a fall. Link
• Yoga Mat: I use this thin mat to get my stretching in even when I'm traveling. Link
• Jump Rope: It's so easy to bring a jump rope with you for exercise because it weighs almost nothing and takes up no space. Link
• Liquid IV: Great for hydration to keep you from dying. When you're traveling, it's time to live it up!  Link
  
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