Vikings did not wear stupid plastic (or even leather) helmets with horns. There were no Viking duck boat fleets in days of yore. But don’t let this historical inaccuracy, or any other hangups, dampen your fun if you find yourself touring Dublin aboard an amphibious vehicle. The question of what to do with a couple…
Villa Del Palmar in Loreto is Mexico’s Hidden Jewel
Thank you Villa De Palmar for hosting Travelfluential at your resort. All opinions are my own. When I told my family and friends that I was going to Loreto in the Baja California Peninsula, no one really knew where that was. I had seen it on a map, but I didn’t know much about it….
Shaliach Mitzvah Dollars for Travel Do Gooders
Although I’ve been a Jew all my life, and a wanderer as well, I never heard of the tradition of “Shaliach Mitzvah” until this past summer. Loosely translated, it means a mission to do good. The person who is entrusted to undertake this mission, is an agent of good. As such, they are afforded special…
Say G’Day to the Koalas at San Diego Zoo
Have you been to the San Diego Zoo lately? The Australian Outback offers habitats for the Zoo’s Queensland koalas, parma wallabies, two wombat species and 23 species of Australian birds. The Australian Outback is an exhibit you don’t want to miss The Zoo started plans to expand and diversify the koala area began in 2009…
Mickey & The Magical Map Premieres at Disneyland
Thanks to Disney for inviting me to the premiere of Mickey and the Magical Map. All opinions are my own and this is truly a spectacular show! What does it take to launch a new show? A lot of faith, trust and pixie dust. Mickey and the Magical Map, an all new live show at…
LifeProof Your Phone
What if I told you that the above shots were shot with my iPhone, UNDER WATER? Did you shudder a little at the thought of putting your “precious” in the pool? I know I did, at least at first. I had my LifeProof case on for an entire month before I worked up the…
Top 10 Most Annoying People On Planes
1. That Kid that Won’t Stop Kicking (almost always accompanied by innocent baby that can’t stop screaming, probably because his sibling kicked him). 2. The Hygienically Challenged Passenger who has not showered for a month and has just eaten a bean burrito with extra onions. Always removes his shoes. 3. The Oversharer with an iPhone…
Taking our Show on the Road: Snack to GoGo
Planning our snacks on the go at home is easy. I have snack stashes in the car, in my purse and in each of my kid’s backpacks. We’re on the go so often that this is essential. Impromptu play-dates at the beach, park and pool, school trips, errands, carpool… you just never know when someone…
Modern Travel Miracles
One upon a time, as a teenager, I went to Israel. I had my MCI card with the Friends and Family Calling Plan. I had cash to convert and some travelers checks I’d have to sign in a bank. And I had an Asimon (phone token) on a necklace around my neck. My memories of…