Travel Destination Blog

Some people travel to see different places while some travel to try out the different flavors of different cultures. Some dishes are great, some are bad, and there are also the hazardous. Here are some of the most hazardous food that might make you think twice if you want them in your mouth:

Fugu in Japan

You might be more familiar with the term puffer fish or blowfish. Yes, that cute picture perfect fish you will see underwater can actually kill you if it is not prepared well before it gets to your plate. In Japan, a chef has to undergo three years of intensive training before he is given a green light to serve the fugu dish. A badly prepared fugu can paralyze you and eventually kill you due to the poison tetrodoxin it contains.

Crabs in Latin America

Lovers of sea foods will surely love crabs in the menu but you should know how to cook cabs properly or you will end up with cholera. The same is true for shrimps, mussels, oysters and clams.

Casu Marzu in Sardinia

Casu Marzu is like any other cheese you will find in Italy but this one can actually cause enteric myiasis. And we say what? Google myiasis so you will find out for yourself how fly larvae and maggots can end up in your stomach and intestines. Ingest a good amount of the creepy crawlers and they will end up eating your intestines and linings of your tummy which will cause abdominal cramps and vomiting.

Brain of monkey in Asia

It is not just an urban legend but in some parts of Asia, brains from monkeys are serve. Even the late princess Diana was able to try this in China according to reports. They say it is yummy but there is the danger that you can catch mad cow disease. The virus, which really resides on the brain of the animal, can cause dementia, mental deterioration, and death.

Whenever you are traveling overseas, you have to remember that there is always going to be different currency wherever you go and you want to make sure that you research exactly what the exchange rate is going to be.  That way, you will not be surprised if you are getting less money back whenever you do finally exchange your money.

A lot of countries no longer use smaller change either; for example, pennies and such are obsolete in a lot of countries, so keep that in mind whenever you are looking to change out your money for another type of currency.

You also want to make sure that you are doing it as soon as you get to the destination and that you do it from a bank – as that is the best option and the most honest.

Traveling is difficult.  I know when I started traveling for business, it was really hard not just on me physically, but also mentally – that is what jet lag is all about.  However, I have found quite a few tips and tricks that can help you survive jet lag and truly make sure that you are mentally prepared for your trip.

One thing that you need to remember is that what you eat can affect how you feel.  Eating a lot of bread as well as a lot of sugar will make you really tired and protein will actually make your body stay awake.  Once you actually land, make sure that you drink a little caffeine and you will feel better.

Another thing that you can do is actually set your watch onto the destination’s time, that way you are prepared mentally for the time change.  It works, believe me!

If there is one thing that the airlines are missing, it is the fact that they do not have internet.  That is a huge, huge problem for a lot of people, as honestly, people live on the internet and it has become a necessity nowadays.  Well, Gogo is actually the internet for planes and Alaska Airlines are taking their planes to the next level.

Currently, Virgin Airlines are the only people that have internet ready planes but Alaska Airlines are actually the second and they just announced that this year, they are going to be switching it up and adding the technology to every plane.

The service will cost just under five bucks, but to me – that is an awesome price!

One thing that I hate about flying is not only the fact that I am cramped into a seat for quite an extended period of time, but … the lighting.  That is something that I absolutely hate!  Most of the time, the lighting is very dim even when it is on and you definitely do not get enough light.  Well, Virgin America has changed all of that.

They have actually improved their aircraft’s a heck of a lot and mood lighting was something that has been on their mind for quite some time.  Not only does the lighting actually come from the pane on the wall, but it is actually soft, rather than harsh.

While we can not expect this in every plane, eventually – I hope it will be a standard!

If you are in the market for some hot vacation spots, then it almost goes without saying that Hawaii should be at the top of your list. Specifically, the Big Island is an equally big draw. We are talking about a spot with the lava wastes of an active volcano, after all! Plus there are endless stretches of white sandy beaches — and black sandy beaches, and even green sandy beaches! Plus, the Big Island tends to be less crowded — and less expensive!

The islands of San Andres and Providencia, in Columbia, are amazing hot spots as well! The islands are extremely tourist friendly, not to mention breathtakingly beautiful. If you enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving, not to mention hiking and fishing, and if you have ever wanted to take a submarine tour, these are the islands for you!

The holidays are upon us and if you are like everyone else – you are probably traveling to see your family.  Well – I can tell you for sure that whenever you are flying, there are a lot of costs involved and some airlines might have hidden costs that you do not know about until you actually get to the airport.

Whenever you are flying anywhere, you always want to make sure that you know all of the airline fees that might pop up.  For example, baggage, in-flight dining, unaccompanied minors, special seating and even pet traveling are all things that can cause fees.

It is important that you make sure that you do your research whenever you are traveling with a lot of luggage and certainly with pets – as those are two fees that many people do not think about!

To stay on the subject of holiday travel by flying, make sure that you leave yourself plenty of time.

Security is apt to take longer this time of year. A lot of inexperienced or even novice fliers may be coming to the airport this holiday season, and they may not be aware of TSA’s rather ludicrous rules concerning gels and liquids. Some of us still do not understand why our Herbal Essence is a dangerous weapon, you see.

Ahem. Anyway. It is better, when you can, to get on a nonstop flight. Connector flights can be the source of seriously hectic delays. Worse, you are stuck somewhere where you likely know no one.

These days, you can definitely benefit from confirming your flight a few days ahead of time.

The holidays are a very, very stressful time and I can tell you from experience that going through the airport is stressful enough as is … add on holiday stress and that is a recipe for disaster.  Well, in this blog we are going to talk about how you can avoid that stress and how you can make you’re traveling during the holidays stress-free and easy!

One of the first things that you need to remember is that booking your flight online is by far the easiest and best thing.  Orbitz is one of the best sites in the world to book from … I mean they usually have the lowest prices and the airfare guarantee that they advertise all the time is great!

Next, make sure that you are neat in your packing.  That way it will be easier to screen as it goes through.

Did you know that when it is freezing cold in the United States, New Zealand is beginning to enjoy the coming of summer? I know, right? January, February, and March mark the heart of summer in New Zealand, which means a trip there in November or December would allow you to follow the spring!

Nor is warm weather all you can enjoy in New Zealand during the winter. There are plenty of extreme sports to try, such as bungy jumping, zorbing, or even floating up, up, and away in a hot air balloon.

The beaches are absolutely to die for, they go hand in hand with the stunning landscape you can enjoy pretty much wherever you go.

There are parks to explore, caves to explore, beaches to explore — and a whole new culture you can unravel while keeping wonderfully warm!