Thursday, January 21, 2021 Greetings! I took yesterday off since it was such a historic day for the USA and the world. To keep this newsletter politics-free, let’s just talk about highlights from yesterday that hopefully everyone can agree on in hopes that we can all unite. I thought Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old inaugural poet laureate from Los Angeles, became an instant star. CBS News did a profile on her and it’s really inspiring, especially considering she overcame a speech impediment, just like President Joe Biden - and me. My other highlights, and more importantly a thorough round-up of all the week's top travel news, deals, tips, stories and contests, are all here so check them out! Front Page Covers From Newspapers Around the World It's interesting to see the front pages of newspapers from around the world following historic events. Check out these international newspaper front pages covering President Biden's inauguration. Flight Attendant's Tips For a Comfortable Flight While Wearing a Mask I'm not flying right now since I haven't been vaccinated, COVID-19 is running rampant and the new strains are reportedly much more contagious. Unfortunately, experts believe we will need to wear face masks on airplanes for the rest of the year so since they will be our reality for some time to come, read these flight attendant tips for a more comfortable flight while wearing a mask. Travel Hack: Never Get Your Valuables Stolen Yesterday's glorious weather made me want to take a dip but the water was freezing cold. But it got me thinking about beach hacks. I've often been on the beach alone and wanted to take a dip but don't want to leave my valuables unattended while I'm in the water. So what do you do? Here's a hack that'll guarantee no one ever touches your stuff! |