This week in travel news: July 1
We’re headed into another summer weekend and the 4th of July holiday, which means there will be more travel woes. The updates I’m hearing from friends, social media, and clients are that it’s messy out there with lots of cancellations and even pilot protests. Read some tips here on ways to tackle it for those who have to fly in the latest for USA Today with tips from my client Joshua Bush, CEO of Avenue Two Travel.
Travel in a Post Roe World
“We knew it was coming,” responses don't make the news any less traumatic and scary. It impacts everyone, not just women. It also impacts who we do business with and where we travel. I was really happy to see Condé Nast Traveler take a public stand. I’m so glad I just renewed my subscription and will continue to do so.
Read Jo Piazza’s take in Marie Claire about the real fear of traveling while pregnant to certain states. It’s unnerving to have less rights over your body than a cadaver.
For those who need to go camping, let me know how I can help.
Now, onto some lighter news, I am writing from Miami, Florida. It was a short bleisure travel trip. It’s very hot but I'm happy to be in another destination with a pool and beach to beat the heat!
When I return later today, I'll be headed into the holiday weekend and hosting a BBQ on the 4th with a great view of the Philadelphia fireworks on the Delaware River from my roof.
Where will you be celebrating?
National Work from Home Day
Did you know that was a day? It was yesterday, and in celebration, I’m sharing some resources on how to live a digital nomad life and work in paradise.
A comprehensive list of countries with a digital nomad visa:
https://nomadgirl.co/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas/
Cheaper, digital-nomad-friendly cities that make your budget go further (typically in Southeast Asia if you can manage the time difference based on your work): https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-cities-in-the-world-working-remotely-cheap
Remote Year-Round Programs: Hacker Paradise and Remote Year
Work abroad programs to look into from TravelFreak and Nomadic Matt.
Adult study abroad with Sojrn. Learn how to make wine in Tuscany - I’ll take that class!
https://www.sojrn.travel/wine-in-tuscany
Hotel brands like Selina have stylishly furnished apartments with utilities included and common spaces in London to scope out: https://www.culturewhisper.com/r/lifestyle/coliving_london/14291
Trending Travel News
A great summer book read: Jessica Nabongo, the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Tells All in Her New Book
https://www.afar.com/magazine/jessica-nabongo-on-her-new-book-the-catch-me-if-you-can
For Conde Nast Traveler, “15 Vineyards You Can Spend the Night At, From Mexico to” Italy” - yes, please https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/vacation-rentals-on-vineyards
You can’t go wrong with Italy. I haven’t been south of Rome (yet), so I needed this guide:
How to Plan a Trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast — Best Seaside Towns, Top Luxury Hotels, and Tastiest Restaurants Included https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/amalfi-coast-italy-towns-hotels-restaurants
Planning to visit the Caribbean? Look to go this winter season and plan now with TravelPulse’s “10 Lesser-Known Caribbean Islands You Should Visit”
Follow Friday
@JessicaNabongo, Catch Me if you Can Author and the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country
@AllePierce, partner in travel trips (here in Puerto Rico in January) + killer content creator/TV host, who just launched her own Gals Abroad Getaways!
@Kckiwigirl, Casey Mead, long-time friend and PR whiz for G Adventures - an amazing, sustainable company you should travel with
@JoeyBear85, Joseph Hernandez is a dear friend, food editor at The Philly Inquirer (my local paper) and the best person to follow for food cravings!
Have a great weekend and a nice 4th of July! Bon voyage from Miami.
