If you’ve ever packed for a trip and found yourself digging through your suitcase to find a pair of socks, you’ve probably thought: There has to be a better way. That’s where packing cubes come in. They’ve become one of the most talked-about travel accessories in recent years, but are […]
Standing majestically against the backdrop of the towering Wasatch Mountains, the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple serves as a sacred landmark and spiritual anchor for thousands of Latter-day Saints in Utah County and beyond Nestled in the heart of American Fork, Utah, the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple represents both architectural beauty […]
Drink packages are changing all around the place. I mean, Royal did it, Princess did it. Now Carnival has joined the group. What does this mean? Well, let’s find out. New Package Carnival came out with a new drink package. They say this is for non-drinkers; you don’t have to […]
We’ve all been there: staring at a world map with a finger hovering over random destinations, wondering if we’re about to book the trip of a lifetime or a costly mistake. The internet is flooded with travel advice, but how do you actually cut through the noise to find the […]
Whenever you travel, you try to find something special that will suit you well. That is quite hidden. Cruise Reflecting on our travels, I always seek those special spots that allow me to break away from the usual tourist path. For instance, on our Eastern Caribbean cruise in February 2020, […]
Now, this is a hard one to talk about. I am unsure if I made five packing mistakes that ruined my trip. Let’s read on to see what I come up with. Packing You are leaving for a trip you have been planning for a while. You are excited to […]
If you are watching videos on YouTube or have been reading things. There is a lot of crap going on. Crap There is a lot of crap being said out there on YouTube, Google Search, and just everywhere. Yes, some things are happening. The gate agents can claim that the […]
When traveling or cruising, if you get a drink package, they usually make both adults get one. I know—lame, right? But Royal Caribbean has been allowing exceptions. You had to get a soda package, but now that is over. Expection So, if you couldn’t drink alcohol, are a recovering alcoholic, […]
Well, Princess did it again. They changed up the packages once again. I am talking about the Premier and packages. Is it a good move or not? Well, let’s talk about it. Old Packages The old package had a lot of different things on the packages that are no longer […]
Last week, we discussed Spanish Fork, Utah. This week, we will discuss Fiesta Days, which takes place in July and the first two days of August. Let’s learn more about it. What is Fiesta Days It is an annual celebration in July, and the big day is July 24. Fiesta […]
Today, we are going to talk about Spanish Fork, another city in the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. City Here are some facts about Spanish Fork, Utah Those are the facts. Located History In 1776, two Franciscan friars from Spain followed a stream down a canyon known as Spanish Fork Canyon. They […]
Back in 2013, the poop cruise took place. What is this poop cruise? Let’s find out. 2013 Everything changed on a typical cruise to Western Mexico on the Carnival Triumph. It turned into a cruise from hell, if I can say that. There was an engine fire, and that caused […]
Well, did Carnival just screw up big time with its new rewards program? Let’s read about what a mess this could be. Old Loyalty Program On the old program, you earned points. For example, I have gone on three cruises, which puts me in the red. I only have 15 […]
Grand Circle Pacific This cruise starts in Los Angeles, California, on January 21, 2027. It departs on the Coral Princess, one of the smallest ships in the fleet. Some information on the cruise 114 days, 47 ports, 4 Scenic Cruising days Day Date Place Thursday Jan. 21 Los Angeles, California […]
I did a blog posting about Real ID over here. Suppose you haven’t checked it out. However, for some reason, someone thinks a Costco card can bypass TSA security. Yeah, not smart. Forgot your Real ID You are standing in the TSA line at the airport, and you realize you […]
One of the earliest city celebrations in the state. Let’s talk about what it’s all about. Art City Days It starts the Saturday of the year and runs through the first full week of June. It is what many smaller towns do. You know, hold a Summer Fest, a get-together. […]
Another stop in Utah. What does Springville have to offer? History Father Sylvester Velez de Escalante was a padre in 1776. Springville, as it is now called, lies along the wagon route known as the Mormon Road. This was a route that the Mormon pioneers and the 49ers took to […]
As a business professional, your phone is running out of battery, so you need to charge it. What do you do? Low Battery So you don’t need to be a business professional to have your phone die. You can be a social media consumer and kill your battery watching TikTok […]
You are thinking, why a bucket list? Who needs one? Why? Well, let’s talk about it. What A bucket list is the following: Some people have it all planned out. My Bucket List I never had one in the past due to my limited budget. My bucket list was to […]
Today is another day in the life of this blog. Yep, it is. Today, we will be talking about my favorite cruise and my least favorite. Don’t get me wrong. All the cruises have been fun and awesome, and you have to have a list, right? Past Cruises Here is […]
Are you a big soda drinker? Would you pay $3 for a can of soda plus a tip on a cruise? Well, this is an issue with Princess. Packages Do you get the Plus or Premier while traveling on the Prince? What is the main purpose of getting this type […]
The European Union (EU) is setting up its own digital entry and exit system for the union. What is this all about? Well, let’s find out. European Union One can ask what the EU is. Well, it is a group of countries that have adopted the same. Here you go […]
Now that the European Union requires a Travel Authorization to travel. We need to find out some more information about the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Why the ETIAS It is to protect the Schengen Area from External Threats. There were several reasons why this was brought up. […]
This is breaking news!! Well, it’s not breaking news. From now on, American Citizens will have to do some things to visit/transit the United Kingdom. What is it It is called the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), and it is in full effect as I write this blog post. I know […]
Air travel is increasing in the USA. For domestic travel within the US, you can use your driver’s license. However, they are now requiring a real ID. What is Real ID Is a state-issued license or ID card that meets higher security standards. The Real ID Act of 2005 established […]
You are about to go on an international trip. You get to the airport and are denied boarding the plane. This happens due to an expired passport or an expiring passport. So now you have to renew your passport. But how do you do it? Normal Way You can head […]
We all have our issues with packing for a trip and we have are different techniques. Recently I tried out some different type of bag Other Method Packing cubes are a good thing to use, they do offer some compression to your clothes. Is there another method, well yes there […]
Vegas is always a good place to visit. Nevertheless, a lot is going on in Vegas. Traffic is a joke. Traffic Getting to The Venetian was a nightmare. Granted, it was a concert, and people went there to park. By the way, it was $30 to park there. They were […]
Yes, some places are pink, and they serve doughnuts. Vegas There are 8 of them in the Vegas and Henderson area. If you count the one inside the Raiders stadium, it is 9. So, it looks like they are popular in the southern Nevada area. I have always wanted to […]
Food is a staple for living right. We went out for a brunch on Saturday morning. Scrambled was where we went. I know I talked about this here: https://travelingwithjustin.com/scrambled/. Located Food The last time we were here was Labor Day weekend, and we decided to try it again. If you […]
