Friday Favorites

Hello, friends! Friday Favorites is back this week after being gone last week for the 2nd Traveling Fearlessly installment. I still want to hear from you on what you want me to write about! What questions do you have about traveling solo? This series relies on you and I want to help you as best I can. Ask me anything!

This week I have been getting back into my routine after Egypt. Last week was all about sleeping and catching up on rest after Egypt. I am usually exhausted after one of these heavy sightseeing tours and Egypt was probably the worst as most mornings we were up early. One day we were up at 3:30 AM! More about that soon. Each trip, I say I am going to get into shape so I am not so tired and each time I don’t do it. This time, I am, though! I hired a personal trainer two weeks before I left and I will be working with her until I am satisfied. Over the years, I have put on too many pounds to recount publicly, but I am putting it on here so I stay accountable!

There have been some changes to my 2016 travel plans that I can’t wait to announce! I have to confirm few things, but in a few weeks, I should be able to share my updated plans with you all.

Airline News

Longest Nonstop Flight  – Emirates has made the longest nonstop flight in the world from Dubai and Auckland. It is 17 hours and 15 minutes. I can’t imagine and I fly 15 hours and 30 minutes to Dallas! After about hour 10, I go a little stir crazy! Would you take this flight?

Boeing 727 Takes a Final Flight  – The first Boeing 727 took its final flight to the Seattle Museum of Flight this week. It will be on permanent display there!

Destination Inspiration

The Most Beautiful Islands in the Caribbean – This is a photo essay of the islands including my favorites, the Turks and Caicos! If you want to see my photos of my favorite destination, check it out here. Going to the Caribbean is always a good idea no matter which island you choose!

Ferragamo Museum in Italy  – Calling all shoe lovers! There is a museum in Florence dedicated to Ferragamo shoes. This is going on my list.

Travel Tips

How to Shop on Vacation – This article offers some great tips on shopping for souvenirs while on vacation so that you come home with something you love! (and isn’t a snowglobe!) See my post about souvenirs. What do you like to take home from trips?

Weekly Post Recap

Stepping Back into the Past at the Egyptian Museum  – Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Year of Traveling Fearlessly: Staying Safe While Traveling Solo  – My tips for staying safe while traveling solo.

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