Musings from Jane Air

Traveling internationally is one of the best experiences. Traveling solo to international destinations is an experience all on its own. Women feel a certain amount of freedom when they're out on their own - embarking on a new destination builds self-confidence, and can ignite an entirely new set of life ambitions. Whether you're planning on a trip overseas for the first time or you're an experienced solo traveler there's one thing that never changes: the importance of staying safe.

Traveling Professional

 Even the most seasoned, professional travelers get snared by one of the most uncontrollable circumstances out there - weather. Mother Nature is the great equalizer, regardless of business or personal travel plans.  I, along with thousands of other travelers, was caught in the domino effect of snowstorms in the Mid-Atlantic States and across most of the US that shut down many of the country's major airports.

So you're planning your next trip, which usually means lots of organizing and preplanning. With all of the packing and scheduling you need to do to make sure all goes smoothly, it may be overwhelming to think about adding one more item to your list; planning healthy snacks to have with you for your drive or flight. Since you probably have more than enough details to handle already, here's a list of simple, portable, healthy and nutritious snacks to have on hand so you won't be derailed by the choices you may find at a rest stop, fast food restaurant or at the airport. Ready? Here's your "Pack Smart Healthy Travel Snack List".

 

Milestones are worth celebrating.  We have parties or special events to commemorate nuptials, births and years at work.  What about friendship?  Why not honor years of friendship with a special event or party?

I am celebrating my anniversary.  I met my BFF 32 years ago and that is something to cheer about.  Since then we have only lived in the same state once, when she was in her 7th year of college and I had taken a year off to work.  We came close to living near each other years later - she worked for a few years on the east coast, just 5 miles from where I live now.  We moved there a few months after she left the area to work in Europe.  I don't know if it was via email or phone calls (there was no Facebook or Twitter!) but we managed to stay in touch. 

Few things are as traditionally American as an old fashioned road trip. But confining kids to a car for the long haul can result in some pretty cranky children -- and parents. Years of long haul car trips that started when our kids were very young have given us plenty of research fodder. Learn from our mistakes and try these tips to make road trips more fun for kids and less stressful for parents.

Traveling alone, whether for business or pleasure, can be an eye-opening experience. It's a chance to do things that only you would do, without having to worry about entertaining or accommodating others. Go to the museums, eat hot dogs from a cart, spend the day laying on the beach, or cuddle up in your hotel bed with room service and free HBO. Whatever you choose to do, traveling solo is a great way to experience a new or familiar city.