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15/07/2026

15 years and 3 tries later, I am so happy to finally go on a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey. The weather finally cooperated and we were cleared to fly… The added bonus was now the kids could come too! So worth the 3:30 wake up call. (And my sister’s family got delayed with flights so only arrived 6 hours earlier from the US. 😅).

What you don’t see - you get informed if you are cleared to fly at 4pm the day before. And based on the weather, sunrise, and other factors, your pickup time can change. Ours moved up earlier by 45 minutes. 😅 I was paranoid about not dropping the phone (wasn’t as hard as I feared).

It’s a big basket actually; fits 24-ish people in a few compartments. Our little ones required an adult for each child to be with them. Those with a manageable fear of heights could hide near the middle of the basket (or maybe hide behind a child you are “watching over”).

They go really slow and the ride is smooth. The pilot likened it to standing on a flying balcony. I don’t know how that feels, but yet it totally feels like that!

Heading to Europe soon? ✈️ Big changes are coming to border control! Here’s what you need to know about the new Entry/Ex...
03/10/2025

Heading to Europe soon? ✈️ Big changes are coming to border control! Here’s what you need to know about the new Entry/Exit System (EES).

🔺What's Changing?

🗓️When: The new system starts launching on October 12, 2025 and will get rolled out at the border crossings over the next few months.

🛂What: It’s an automated IT system that replaces manual passport stamping.

👀Who: It affects travelers from non-EU/Schengen countries on short stays (up to 90 days).

🇪🇺Where: It will be implemented in 29 EU & Schengen countries. (Note: Ireland & Cyprus are exempt! )

➡️On Your First Trip
You'll complete a one-time registration at a self-service kiosk by providing your fingerprints and a facial image. This data is stored for three years, making your future border crossings faster.

⚠️ Top Tip
Plan for possible delays at immigration during the initial rollout. Be sure to allow extra time for your first entry to complete the registration process.

Planning a trip to the UK? 🇬🇧Make sure you have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you go!ℹ️ What’s the ETA...
23/01/2025

Planning a trip to the UK? 🇬🇧Make sure you have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you go!

ℹ️ What’s the ETA?

It’s like a digital visa that allows you to enter the UK for short stays.

⌛ By when do you need the ETA?

-North Americans, you already need it

-Europeans, you will need it beginning Apr 2 - but you can start applying for it from Mar 5.

-Confirm if and when you need an ETA (see link in bio)

📱 How to apply?

Apply online or through their app; both should be quick. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for multiple trips (lasts for two years OR until your passport expires). ❗Please note that it takes a few days to get it approved. Don’t wait until the last minute!

⚡ What’s new? They have temporarily suspended the need for travelers to apply for an ETA if they just have a layover (who don’t pass border control). This doesn’t apply to travelers who continue to need an ETA if required for their nationality.

(This is only for those who can apply for ETAs. Those who need visas would still follow the standard visa application process.)

Travel Tip: Use a translation app like Google Translate to help with communication wherever you go! 🌍 💬Don't let languag...
15/01/2025

Travel Tip: Use a translation app like Google Translate to help with communication wherever you go! 🌍 💬

Don't let language barriers hold you back from connecting with new cultures (local communities as well as fellow travelers) and making the most of your travels.

👉 Pro tip: Download the language in the app before you leave home so you can use it even without an internet connection.

Some ways we use it:
🍽️ Order food at a local restaurant - use the app's camera function to scan the menu; menu is translated in real-time

🚏 Understand what's being said/announced - use the microphone to pick up the audio (we've been in resorts as the only foreigners and the nightly entertainment was completely in Italian. Google Translate to the rescue!

🗺️ Ask questions or directions - type in the question and read (or show) the translation. We find it really helpful if we need to communicate with a cab driver if they don't speak a common language with us.

For drivers in Switzerland, it's that time of year to get the new vignette. If you prefer the sticker types (instead of ...
20/12/2024

For drivers in Switzerland, it's that time of year to get the new vignette. If you prefer the sticker types (instead of e-vignette), check out Lidl, Aldi, Denner, TCS for time-sensitive deals right now!

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