I’ve lived in Worcester, MA (aka the Woo!) for almost six years now, and for the first four, I was kind of an in-between resident since I attended college here but went home during breaks. So it’s really been in the last few years, when I got a car and then moved out of my college apt (if you know where Clark is, you know what I’m talking about!) that I’ve discovered Worcester is pretty cool. It has its bad parts but also good ones – you could say it’s a diamond in the rough, well … [Read more...]
Eurovision: a positively craptastic tradition
May 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Before I dive into honeymoon hotel reviews this week, I must spend some time on an entertaining TV show we stumbled upon while in Greece. Long before there was "American Idol", there was the Eurovision Song Contest. I've been to Europe many times, but never in May - so until now I didn't have the pleasure of catching one of the premier European television events. The Eurovision Song Contest was created by the European Broadcasting Union and has broadcasted every year since 1956. The purpose … [Read more...]
A new cure for jet lag?
May 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Thought i'd share this very interesting article i read about a potential way to prevent jag lag. A new study (only proven thus far with mice) says that fasting for about 16 hours helps the body's clock to adjust to a new time zone. Wonder if they'll try it with humans and if it will work. I for one would need some convincing...i can get quite grouchy on an empty stomach! … [Read more...]
Where to Travel to Next?
May 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With so many places to travel to how do you pick where you want to go? If you're traveling for work you have to go where you get sent but if your travel is for pleasure the options are almost limitless. The Traveler's Century Club designates 314 countries in the world so how do you choose? I could live quite happily out of my suitcase for the rest of my life traveling from place to place around the world. So where to travel to next has always been a very serious consideration. My childhood goal … [Read more...]
Health and Safety Tips
May 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I know that I may be a worry wart because I'm a mom now but I thought that it might be useful to have a quick blog about the things you should consider to protect your health and safety when traveling. It is worth the little bit of research time before you go because really now who wants to get the avian flu, malaria, or be kidnapped. OK that sounds a bit dramatic if you're headed to New York City or London but you get my point. Health For health recommendations you should take a quick peek at … [Read more...]
Traveling Green
May 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
These days, there is a lot of talk about being eco-conscious, earth-friendly, or simply being "green." This awareness about our Earth and its precious but limited resources has led us to be more conscious about travel. We have left our carbon footprint (determine it here) all over the world and there are numerous ways that you can be eco-friendly when you travel that don’t require you to make big changes. Just as you would do in your own home, implement some of these when traveling: - … [Read more...]
Plan Your Honeymoon Without Ruining Your Relationship
May 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I'm getting married this weekend, and after tying the knot with Mr. TravelSpark, seeing how my colorful yet sophisticated vision plays out at the reception, and dancing the night away while wearing what is in my opinion the most gorgeous gown ever, we'll be off on our honeymoon in Greece. We'll spend two nights in Athens, four nights on Crete in Elounda, and four nights on Santorini in Oia. Usually, I plan out every aspect of our vacations and dig through the depths of the internet to find … [Read more...]
