Wander Over Yonder

17/01/2024

There’s an 18-Hole Golf Course Inside a Bangkok Airport
Passengers traveling inside Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport
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From swimming pools to ice rinks, aquariums, butterfly gardens, and indoor rainforests, modern airports are full of unique attractions to keep passengers entertained while waiting for a flight. Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport has taken things to the next level with the Kantarat Golf Course, an 18-hole course set between the airport’s two parallel runways. Like any golf course, the links feature fairways, bunkers, water hazards, and greens, but the difference is that huge Airbus and Boeing aircraft take off and land only 20 yards away. You don’t have to be taking a flight to play the course, but you will have to pass a security check on the way in — and you’ll want to aim your tee carefully.

17/01/2024

The TSA Uses Unclaimed Loose Change for Security Improvements
Person standing in security line at airport
Credit: Matthew Turner/ Pexels
Passengers arriving at airport screening checkpoints are required to remove everything from their pockets. This includes banknotes and coins, which usually get dropped into trays at the last minute. With many people focused on grabbing their belongings and continuing their journey, the loose change often gets left behind. In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) strives to return all unclaimed items. The owners of loose change left at the bottom of an unidentified tray can be hard to find, however, so everything unclaimed is deposited into a fund and reinvested into aviation security programs. In 2019, a whopping $926,030 was collected, with New York (JFK) passengers alone contributing almost $100,000.

07/12/2023

Brazil visa requirement

Brazil also unveiled the cost of the visa. 

29/11/2023

When you carry extra tension around, it negatively affects more than your mental health. That stress can also take its toll on your heart, making you more prone to cardiovascular incidents. Vacations can help lower that risk! One study found that after only a day or two away, nearly 90% of people reported lower stress levels. And there are other positive effects from getting away. Vacations promote health by giving you a chance to start good habits like a regular exercise routine and to pay back your sleep debt, lowering the risk for heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

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26/10/2023

Here's some great information from AIG Travel Guard. Remember contact me for travel insurance.

Documenting vacation through photos and videos to share on social media is common, however there may be some risks when sharing trip details online. Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we wanted to share some tips for your clients to be aware of for future vacations.

Avoid sharing any photos or videos of travel documents such as boarding passes, passports, itineraries displaying confirmation numbers since cybercriminals could potentially access personal information including your client’s full name, address, phone numbers, frequent flyer/travel rewards account numbers and more.
Avoid posting about upcoming travel dates or real-time location sharing on social media as this may inform thieves that their home is vacant.
Consider privately share trip details with ‘close friends’ only on social media or wait to share when back home.
Ask loved ones or any travel companions to avoid posting about trip details as well.

19/10/2023

Coastlines hold a special allure, with their sheer natural beauty, dynamic ecosystems, and profound influence on human history and culture. From California's Big Sur to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, here are nine famous coastlines that are worth the trek.

19/10/2023

The U.S. Postal Service typically allocates ZIP codes to cities and communities, but there are also unique ZIP codes that apply only to a single building, institution, company, or government department. Take a look at five notable U.S. buildings that have been allocated their own ZIP codes.

03/10/2023

Many incredible structures around the world, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Atomium in Brussels, were originally built for world's fairs. Did you know these seven famous U.S. sites were also landmarks built for world's fairs?

14/09/2023

Were you planning to go to New England or Canada's Atlantic coast? You may want to read this.

Lee is expected to approach the coast of New England and Atlantic Canada on Friday and Saturday. 

12/09/2023

Contact me if you need to rebook or book a trip to Maui.

Excluding the devastated town of Lahaina, West Maui will reopen to tourists two months after wildfires tore through. 

12/09/2023

“Over the next decade, we’re going to have more projects underway than at any point in our history."

12/09/2023

The tax will start next year. 

08/09/2023

Plus, more safety tips you should follow.

28/08/2023

A major failure of the U.K.’s air traffic control systems is causing significant flight disruptions across the U.K.

18/08/2023

Air travel can be stressful, so we've rounded up 25 things you should do before your next flight so you can relax and know that you're totally prepared.

18/08/2023

Traveling with a lot of luggage, kids, or need to change terminals? Scott Keyes, founder of Going.com, says you may want to book that longer layover.

17/08/2023

What's on your bucket list?

From thermal pools in Turkey to salt flats in Bolivia to to sand dunes in Namibia, here 17 geological wonders you never knew existed.

14/08/2023

After years of delays and no firm start date, travel advisors and tour operators are taking a measured approach to the EU's upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System.