This is the 5th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia or Bulgaria by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Situated outside the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey is the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The clock tower dates back to 1890 and 1895. Built 89 ft in height, the tower stands in front of its Treasury Gate Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Flying International? How to Adjust to Time Change #BayouTravel
Have you ever traveled and couldn't adjust to the new time zone. Usually after a day or two you seem to feel better but why not utilize that day or two and adjust sooner? Few people can really understand what it is like to adjust to a new time zone until they actually have to do it. It seems like no big deal, but it can really mess with mind and body. There are all kinds of studies on why that is, but the easy answer is that it is lying to your mind and body. You are essentially telling Continue Reading
Summer Travel Tips: Building a Summer Wardrobe, Ideas to Stay and Look Cool
During the winter, we layer on clothing to keep our temperatures up. When the summer arrives, we want to shed it and come out of hibernation. Finding summer clothes is always fun but be sure to find clothing that will help keep you cool in the heat. Here are some ideas to help you fashion your summer wardrobe. Summer Wardrobe Considerations The highlight of summer months is spending time outside. The downside to this is the fact that the rays from the sun can raise our internal temperatures Continue Reading
Business Travel Tips: How to have a stress-free business trip #BayouTravel
Traveling on business is never an easy thing to do. Missed flights, messed up reservations and time shortages are the norm and not having your own comfy bed to climb into can make it all even tougher. If you travel often for business, you are probably used to the stress already. Or at least you think you are. The truth is, stress is not something we ever “get used to” and we are susceptible to all kinds of health problems because of it. From silent killers like high blood pressure and heart Continue Reading
Cruise Ship Port Destinations – Costa Maya, What to do on Port Day Excursion? #BayouTravel
Experiencing a new cruise ship port can be very exciting! If Costa Maya is new to you Or you are looking to find a new Costa Mayan Mexican adventure then I have some suggestions and tips that can make your next cruise ship port day that can make the experience less stressful and fun! I hate when I hear that some cruise ship travelers stay on the ship during port day. The only time I suggest staying on-board is if you have visited the port city multiple times. Even if money is a factor, you Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Notable Attractions & Sites in England UK #BayouTravel
This is the 6th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia, Bulgaria or Istanbul by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Today we are spotlight additional attractions and notable sites in London, UK. Newer to London is the London Eye which is a giant ferris wheel located on the River Thames. Now known Continue Reading
Vineyards & Wineries In and Around New Orleans – Pontchartrain Vineyards #BayouTravel
If you didn't share a pictures about it, did it really happen? HA, Of course it did! I'm guilty of not sharing every event, festival or attraction I experience with my family. I'm in the moment and oftentimes, I even leave the house without my phone! I know, crazy right.... but this time I'm making it a point to share an annual experience my husband and I use as a perfect date night without the kids. Every Spring we attend the Jazz’n the Vines concert series located in Bush, Louisiana. Only Continue Reading
Hometown Tourist: How to explore your own city #BayouTravel
Who among us has scoffed at the idea of touring our own city? If we are honest with ourselves, it is probably a pretty high percentage. The fact is, most places have tons of great things to do if you know how and where to look. Every single corner of the globe has history. Every place has something that makes it unique. Learning about these things is a big key to exploring your own city and becoming a “hometown tourist” yourself. Here are some tips to get you started no matter where you Continue Reading
Beach Themed Printables for Children – Summer Family Travel #BayouTravel
I'm ready to pack it all up and head to the beach! It's almost summer and that means warm Gulf of Mexico will be calling my name. Luckily for us, we live about 25 minutes away from the Mississippi Gulf coast or 2-2.5 hours away from Alabama Gulf Shores and the Florida's Emerald Coast. Today we're sharing 2 new beach inspired printables for children and 2 of previously shared kids beach printables you have loved in the past. My kids are older but when they were little planning our family Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Five Ways to Avoid Jet Lag Before You Ever Board The Plane #BayouTravel
The key to travel is to return without feeling like you need another vacation, from your vacation. Tough life right? Well for some, jet lag is a pain in the neck…literally. Few things can leave you feeling worse than a case of jet lag. Fortunately, it can also be dealt with fairly easily. There are plenty of things you can do to avoid this frustrating travel reality even before you ever get on the plane. Here are five things you can do pretravel to avoid jet lag the next time you head off Continue Reading
How to Endure Extended Flights in 7 Simple Steps #BayouTravel
Extended flights can be a major pain in the neck if you don’t prepare ahead of time. Travel is hard enough without being curled up in a tiny seat for hours at a time. Still, there are a number of things that can be done to make your trip much more comfortable. The key is to plan ahead of time. Here are seven things in particular that you can do to make your extended flights more comfortable: Dress for Comfort There are people out there that are perfectly comfortable in a business suit and Continue Reading
Adventures in the Smokies – Outdoor Gravity Park Pigeon Forge Tennessee #BayouTravel
What's the point of going to the mountains if you can have a little adventure? Years ago my daughter and husband, along with other members of our family, experienced ZORB® Smoky Mountains which was their first site in the USA. My daughter was probably 8 or 10 at the time and very adventurous (even to this day) compared to my son or myself. The "hamster ball" which allows you to roll down a mountain either wet or dry (depending on weight and desired speed) with the Smoky Mountains as your Continue Reading