Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that we think you should read.
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This New Google Maps Feature Could Be a Game-Changer for Travel.
The Immersive View feature is currently available in 15 cities initially, but more should be added over time. It’s an enhanced Street View that shows bike lanes, sidewalks, intersections, parking and more. It even can forecast how weather and air quality will affect your experience. Simply incredible.
Is it cheaper to fly or drive when traveling on a budget?
The choice really depends on how far you have to go, how many people are traveling and how much time you have. Road trips are awesome because they allow you to enjoy hidden destinations along the way. While the airport experience is awful for some, flight prices continue to decline and make it so appealing. Hint: Get Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or CLEAR and airport lounge access to make your pre-flight experience much better.
Paris Is Cleaning Up the Seine River—By 2024, You May Be Able to Swim In It.
As bad as the pandemic was, it gave us a fleeting glimpse of what our world could look like. With less pollution, traffic and other worries, the world returned to its more natural state for a while. It seems that this awakening provided inspiration for some areas around the world to clean up their mess. Travelers love walking along the Seine River and enjoying its beautiful surroundings. Now, imagine being able to swim in the water if you’d like. Let’s hope this effort inspires even more cities to beautify their common areas.
I Traveled the World for Years. Now the Financial Reality Is Hitting Home.
Traveling is amazing, and it leads to a richer, fuller life. The key is taking those lessons learned from traveling and figuring out how to monetize them through career choices. Someone who has traveled for years may not have the same career experience as another candidate. But, they do have international experience and flexibility that employers admire. The expert is right. Getting your life together all starts with being financially responsible. Start by tracking your income and expenses, building an emergency fund, and being mindful with how you spend. Focus your money on things that matter (aka align with your goals) vs. those that don’t.
NOAA Forecasts Near-Normal 2023 Hurricane Season with 12-17 Named Storms.
Helpful information for people planning cruises, visits to the Caribbean or Mexican beach vacations. The storms can also affect trips to Florida and the Gulf Coast within the U.S. While these levels are “normal,” they can still impact your trip. Make sure that you know your traveler rights and use a credit card that includes travel protections.
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