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
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
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
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
Did You Know? Travel Series – Historic Towns in Bulgaria #BayouTravel
This is the 4th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities and attractions in our previous post ~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral and Croatia by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Are you familiar with the Belogradchick Rocks? Belogradchick Rocks are located in northwestern Bulgaria on the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. The rocks hare a Natural Landmark by the Bulgarian Continue Reading
Space Coast Chat: On the Water Around Kennedy Space Center #BayouTravel
The Space Coast has become an ever-growing family travel destination. I can definitely see why! In itself the Space Coast offers various attractions to traveling families, but it's also perfect for a weekend getaway or stop over after a few days of theme park hoping. The coast around Kennedy Space Center is unlike any other in the United States because it is protected and pristine for the most part, but also home to a lot of activity created around the space program. Still, all you have to Continue Reading
Texas Travel – Galveston Family Travel Guide #BayouTravel
Over the last few months I have made several visits to Texas which included San Antonio, Austin and South Padre. All of these vacation destination offer a variety of attractions like sandy beaches, amusement parks, historic museums, and fresh seafood. Well, guess what? Galveston, Texas has all of those things, and it’s only 50 miles southeast of Houston! It’s not only a great place for a vacation, it’s also a great day-trip destination. Everyone can find something fun to do on Galveston Continue Reading
Travel Printables for Kids – San Antonio Texas Word Search for Children #BayouTravel
So basically... you MUST take your family to San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio takes family travel to a higher level: culture, attractions, education, food...I could continue to list but instead, I have shared the information I have learned through my Texas travel articles available on this website. To commemorate our Texas travel experience, we are offering a free, exclusive travel printable for children. Download ourSan Antonio, Texas Word Search Printable and prepare your little ones for Continue Reading
Travel Chat: How to Travel & Experience Alaska #BayouTravel
Alaska is a Bucket List item for many people. The state is twice as large of Texas and has more coastlines than the rest of the US combined. What does all that mean? There is a lot to see and do in this great big state! Experience Alaska as if you won’t ever be back, then you can say that you really saw as much of this state as possible. Cruise the Inside Passage Whether you take a large cruise ship on a 7- or 10-day cruise, make sure to check out all the islands along the Inside Passage. Continue Reading
Midwest Biking Day Trip Destinations for the Family #BayouTravel
Niche travel is in for 2016! For many years, but especially since the success of the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, travelers are flocking to their favorite destinations to hike, climb and bike trails across the U.S. With the passing of the days of the railroad and canal systems in the Midwest, hundreds of miles of rails have been paved over or recreated for use by the public. Because the railroads and waterways connected and intersected, a lot of the bike paths connect and Continue Reading