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How to be a Digital Nomad
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that people DON’T believe in washing their hands. Just kidding. It actually taught us a lot of things – like you can get used to wearing a face mask. You can binge watch just about anything if you’re bored enough. And if you’re a person who works on a computer for a living, not only can you work from home…you can work from ANYWHERE! Let me share with you some things I’ve learned along the way. Here’s how to be a digital nomad and not lose your mind! This post contains affiliate links. Get a Travel Monitor If you have a laptop, that’s good.…
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What You Won’t Want to Miss in Tokyo
In 2023, we undertook an amazing adventure through the Land of the Rising Sun. We stayed for almost 3 weeks and shared with you the highlights of each out our days. Since there are just SO many GREAT places to see, we thought we’d make a City Guide for you so you’ll know what you won’t want to miss in Tokyo. If you want to do a deeper dive in Japan – check out our Japan collection. And if you’re a person who loves headlines, this article is for you! First, let’s talk food…Where to Eat? Oh my gosh! There hasn’t been a place I’ve visited where I’ve liked the…
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Tips for Your First Trip to Japan
With the Tokyo Marathon just over a month away, we thought some of you might be planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. It might feel a bit daunting to visit somewhere so different from home. But we did it and we have some great tips for your first trip to Japan. Before You Go Order Pocket WiFi In Japan, you may not always have cellular service. Rather than sweating it, or remembering to download maps to your phone, get a pocket WiFi unit. You can rent them for as little as $5.40 USD per day. The company will have it delivered to your hotel prior to…
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FlyKitt – The Magic Bullet for Jet Lag
Anyone who has followed us for a while knows that jet lag kicks my butt. When we traveled to Japan it took me about five days before I got a good night sleep. It didn’t keep me from enjoying myself but it definitely would have been better had I arrived in Tokyo well rested. With big trips planned to Africa and Europe this spring, you’d think I’d be concerned about jet lag. But I’m not, because I know a secret! With Flykitt – I found the magic bullet for jet lag. The Inside Scoop Before our recent trip to London for the London Marathon, a fellow Sky Miles Life friend mentioned…
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2025 – The Year in Books
Besides globe trotting (me) and running ALL the races (Stephen), we have other interests. If you follow us on Instagram at The__Travel__Oracle, you know that Stephen is spending most of his days training the newest member of our family, Mr. Milo. (His full name, by the way, is Milo Minute – which is pretty cool for a runner’s dog.) And I spend a lot of time with my nose in a book. This year I managed a record 40 reads. Rather than bore you will all of them, let’s just unpack the highlights. If you’re a reader like me, let’s talk 2025, the Year in Books! Motivating Non-Fiction This is…
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Mad Good Travel Gear Deals
Whether you’re looking for a gift for the traveler in your life or you’re looking for a little something just for you, we got you covered! Check out these mad good travel gear deal for Black Friday that start at just $5! Keep Them ALL Together If you’re planning to travel with the fam, be sure to snag this set for only $5. Stocking stuffers, anyone? Travel Duffel with Toiletry Bag for less than $15 Look like a big spender or just travel in style. The Syncb travel duffel with a toiletry bag is only $14.80. No Crying Babies Ruining Your Vibe With these babies, you won’t need to worry…
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Museums that are Totally Worth Your Time
In a new city and looking for something fun to do? Well, if you’re anything like us, we check out the museums. Think that’s weird? Well, let’s put it this way. At one, we got to rap and play drums. At another we got to partake moonshine tasting. We’ve spied dinosaurs, giant sloths, and blue whales. Want to get the inside scoop on where these were? Come with us this week for museums that are TOTALLY worth your time. TeamLab Planets – Tokyo, Japan Part art installation, part play ground – we had SO much fun experiencing TeamLab Planets in Tokyo. We knew it wasn’t going to be like anything…
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The Art Museums You MUST Visit
As Homer Simpson once eloquently said, “More artsy, less fartsy.” We here at the Oracle echo his deeply held belief. Art can be elevating and deeply moving. But if you’re in a venue that makes you feel like a fish out of water, it’s not worth your time. Join us this week as we take you to the art museums you MUST visit. And we think you’ll like them, EVEN IF art isn’t your thing! The Fogg Museum at Harvard – Cambridge, MA On a chilly March day, we stopped at the Fogg museum for the first time. We wanted to find a way to pass some time indoors and…
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5 Places You Must Eat in the U.S.A.
Eating your way around the world is one of the THE BEST things about traveling. In fact, I usually remark that I wish I’d have packed an extra stomach. Well, we hope you’re hungry! This week we are going to take you to the 5 places you MUST eat in the U.S.A. From the East Coast to the West Coast, join us as we grab our forks and dig in! Monte’s Trattoria – New York City, NY Since 1918, Monte’s has been serving authentic home style dishes from Italy. The waitstaff is all male and they speak Italian as their first language. If you want pasta, there is no better…
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The MUST HAVE Travel Gear Collection
Travel is amazing! It opens our minds to new worlds. But let’s face it, it can also be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Over the years we’ve found some great products that ABSOLUTELY help when you hit the road. If you want less friction on for your journey, check out the MUST HAVE Travel Gear Collection. Trust us, you NEEEED some Packing Cubes I’m sure you’ve read this in many a travel article but let me say, they WORK! Think of them as a dresser in your suitcase that lets you pack way more than you could without them. Comfortable & Stylish Shoes for Women It doesn’t matter how cute they are,…
