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Lumi’s walk through Penang included Chinese temples, neighborhood shrines and lantern-filled lanes. 🏮These are the place...
25/07/2026

Lumi’s walk through Penang included Chinese temples, neighborhood shrines and lantern-filled lanes. 🏮

These are the places worth exploring on foot. Look beyond the main attractions and you’ll spot incense burning outside temples, decorations hanging from family homes and small details that are easy to miss from a car.

Start early before the afternoon heat, dress respectfully for temple visits and wear shoes that are easy to remove.

If you could follow only one trail through Penang—temples, street art or food—which would you choose?

Lila found the luckiest corner of Tokyo. 🐾☕️Gotoku-ji Temple is known as the birthplace of the maneki-neko—the beckoning...
25/07/2026

Lila found the luckiest corner of Tokyo. 🐾☕️

Gotoku-ji Temple is known as the birthplace of the maneki-neko—the beckoning cat believed to welcome good fortune. According to temple legend, a cat once beckoned a passing feudal lord inside, saving him from a sudden thunderstorm.

Today, visitors bring maneki-neko figures to the temple while wishing for happiness, prosperity and good luck. Lila slipped right into the crowd…although her coffee cup gave her away.

Would Gotoku-ji Temple make your Tokyo list?

✈️ Travel Tip from Jet the AirplaneIf you have a layover at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), don’t ...
02/07/2026

✈️ Travel Tip from Jet the Airplane

If you have a layover at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), don’t just sit at your gate. It’s one of the largest hub airports in the U.S., and there’s actually quite a bit to do.

Flying through Houston? You’re probably on United since this is one of their biggest hubs, but you’ll also see American, Delta, Southwest (limited), Alaska, Spirit, Frontier, Air Canada, Lufthansa, ANA, EVA Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, and plenty more heading all over the world. (Chase)

🚆 Take a ride on the Skyway. It’s a free train that runs inside security between all five terminals. Even if you don’t need to change gates, it’s worth hopping on to explore a different terminal or find better food. (Wikipedia)

🥂 Traveling solo?

* Grab a lounge day pass if you have a long layover.
* Find a quiet spot to catch up on emails.
* Try some Texas BBQ or Tex-Mex before your next flight.
* If your connection is several hours, treat yourself to a proper meal instead of airport fast food. (Fly2Houston)

👨‍👩‍👧 Traveling with kids?

* Let them ride the Skyway—it usually becomes part of the adventure.
* There are family seating areas, plenty of charging stations, and lots of room to stretch your legs between terminals. (Fly2Houston)

💳 Love airport lounges? IAH has a ton of them. United Clubs are everywhere, plus you’ll find lounges from airlines like Air France/KLM, American Express Centurion, and several international carriers depending on your ticket or lounge membership. (Sleeping in Airports)

Jet’s stop in Houston was just a connection, but it’s one of those airports where a long layover doesn’t have to feel long.

What’s your favorite airport to connect through?

Lila the Latte had one mission in New Orleans… see if Café du Monde really lives up to the hype.It does.Most people know...
02/07/2026

Lila the Latte had one mission in New Orleans… see if Café du Monde really lives up to the hype.

It does.

Most people know them for the beignets, but don’t sleep on the frozen café au lait. It’s cold, creamy, and exactly what you want when it’s hot and humid outside. Pair that with an order of fresh, hot beignets buried in powdered sugar, and now I understand why this place has been packed since 1862.

Lila didn’t get to explore much of New Orleans this trip, but I’d say she made her one stop count.

Now I have to know… are you ordering the traditional hot café au lait, or are you on team frozen?

Mardi the Mask traded Bourbon Street for the bayou today.She climbed aboard a Cajun Encounters swamp tour, zipped throug...
01/07/2026

Mardi the Mask traded Bourbon Street for the bayou today.

She climbed aboard a Cajun Encounters swamp tour, zipped through the Louisiana wetlands by pontoon boat, spotted plenty of alligators, made a few curious raccoon friends, and got a glimpse of a side of New Orleans that most visitors never see.

Travel Tip: If you have an extra half-day in New Orleans, book a swamp tour. It’s an easy way to experience Louisiana’s wildlife and bayous without driving yourself, and most tours include transportation from the French Quarter.

Did You Know? The word bayou comes from the Choctaw word bayuk, meaning “small stream.” Today, Louisiana’s bayous form one of the largest wetland ecosystems in North America and are home to alligators, turtles, hundreds of bird species, and countless other animals.

Would you rather spend the day exploring the French Quarter or cruising through the bayou?

Lola has been found! 💜🍹After exploring the streets of New Orleans, Lola made her way into a local spot where a new frien...
01/07/2026

Lola has been found! 💜🍹

After exploring the streets of New Orleans, Lola made her way into a local spot where a new friend gave her a warm welcome. Finding a Latitude Buddy is only the beginning—the real adventure starts when someone decides to share where they found one and send it on to its next destination.

New Orleans has a long tradition of gathering over great food, live music, and colorful cocktails. It’s a city where strangers become friends, making it a fitting place for Lola to begin her journey.

A huge thank you to … for sharing Lola’s discovery! We can’t wait to see where she travels next.

If you found Lola, where would you take her next?

Lola the Hurricane came to New Orleans with an empty stomach and left wondering how anyone chooses just one favorite dis...
29/06/2026

Lola the Hurricane came to New Orleans with an empty stomach and left wondering how anyone chooses just one favorite dish.

This trip included raw Gulf oysters, a loaded po’boy, jambalaya, étouffée, gumbo, red beans and rice, and enough fried seafood to make her think she may need another visit before she’s finished.

Travel Tip: If you’re visiting with family or friends, order several local specialties and share everything. New Orleans is one of those cities where every restaurant puts its own spin on the classics, and you’ll experience far more by tasting a little of everything.

Food History: The po’boy was created in New Orleans in 1929 when two brothers who owned a restaurant served free sandwiches to striking streetcar workers. Gumbo is even older, blending French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences into a dish that has become one of Louisiana’s best-known traditions.

Lola still has one important question…

Which New Orleans dish deserves all the hype: gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, a po’boy, raw oysters, or red beans and rice?

Lola the Hurricane has found her new home!She’s staying at the Tipsy Trumpet in the heart of the French Quarter. Great l...
28/06/2026

Lola the Hurricane has found her new home!

She’s staying at the Tipsy Trumpet in the heart of the French Quarter. Great live music, great food, and a place where families can enjoy the atmosphere together.

If you stop by and find Lola, take a photo, tag us, and either bring her along on her next adventure or leave her for another traveler to discover.

Where do you think Lola the Hurricane will travel next?

🎭 Mardi’s New Orleans Adventure — Stop #1Mardi the Mask found a home tonight on a Lucky Dogs cart at the corner of Bour...
27/06/2026

🎭 Mardi’s New Orleans Adventure — Stop #1

Mardi the Mask found a home tonight on a Lucky Dogs cart at the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse in the heart of the French Quarter.

It didn’t take long for the cart owner to notice the tiny traveler. Rather than setting her aside, he carefully moved Mardi to the best spot on the cart before stopping to take her picture—a small act of kindness that perfectly captured the spirit of New Orleans.

Did You Know? Lucky Dogs has been a French Quarter tradition for more than 75 years. Its iconic hot dog carts have become one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, serving generations of locals and visitors alike.

Question of the Day: If you discovered Mardi on the Lucky Dogs cart, where would you take her next in New Orleans?

💜💚💛

Thursday night on Bourbon Street.The drinks are flowing, the music is loud, and everyone seems to be in a good mood. Peo...
26/06/2026

Thursday night on Bourbon Street.

The drinks are flowing, the music is loud, and everyone seems to be in a good mood. People are wandering from bar to bar, stopping for pictures, and just enjoying the night.

Mardi the Mask is perfectly happy sitting here watching it all. Sometimes you don’t need to be in the middle of the party to enjoy it.

💜⚜️ Mardi
📍Bourbon Street, New Orleans

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