Summer is in full swing, and for many, that means a summer vacation. However, not everyone can afford one. Returning to the office and summer get-togethers means you'll be socializing with colleagues, friends, and family who may be in a different financial situation than you. With massive job layoffs and inflation squeezing people's budgets, should you feel guilty about discussing your past or upcoming vacations with people?
If you're preparing for an upcoming vacation, you'll want to hear what people voted as the most helpful items to bring while packing. A recent thread in my favorite internet forum began, "What's the thing you'll bring or do on every trip from now on that might not be evident to everyone else?" Here are the most popular responses from Reddit travelers who have been there and done that.
After years of visiting national parks, wide-open nature retreats, and domestic tropical island getaways during the pandemic, Americans show renewed interest in border-crossing this spring. And that interest is continuing into summer vacation dreaming and planning.
Someone recently shared, "I have surprisingly found that I enjoy waking up early enough to see the sunrise in every country I visit. I usually love to sleep in as late as possible, but not while I travel solo.” “What is one of the things that surprised you most about yourself while traveling solo?" Here are the top-voted admissions.