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What Traveling Taught Me about Compassion: Guest Blog
Quitting my job to travel the world was one of the best decisions I ever made. There are a lot of people who say that, and all for a wide ra
Kayla Ferguson
Aug 5, 20195 min read


Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode One, Madame Donka.
I had been traveling for over 20 hours from Jacksonville, Florida, to Paris, when I finally arrived at the lobby of my hotel, the Sulley in
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 17, 20197 min read


Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode Three, Falling for Paris
I was on my way home, among a crowd of music lovers. I had my day backpack on my front of my body as a safety precaution, my cell phone in
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Culture, Kindness, and Compassion: Episode Two, French National Anthem
My little room at Madam Donka’s hotel was a short walk to Le Bistrot, which turned out to be my favorite café/bar for 8 wonderful days in th
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 5, 20193 min read


Compassion
Sorry, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Truth is, I was very sick for a few months when I was in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The hospital doc
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jun 16, 20192 min read


iTunes Stats for “In the Know!!” podcast show.
Did you know there are over 660,000 podcasts in the United States? Here are a few more USA Stats (2018): 44% of people have listened to...
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Mar 1, 20192 min read


The Good News, The Bad News: Chiang Mai, A Day in the Life.
Anytime you are in an unfamiliar location, you experience challenge.
You wore the wrong shoes; your feet hurt. You forgot your scarf; y
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Feb 23, 20199 min read


Keep moving. TSA Pre✓® saves you time and stress.
Planning for a trip, whether domestic or internal, takes focus, critical thinking, a myriad of choices, budgeting, packing and FINALLY getti
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Sep 26, 20182 min read


The ABC's of International Travel Workshop
Watch this video to learn the contents of this workshop and mark your calendar at current two locations.
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Aug 30, 20181 min read


Ever experience a delayed or canceled flight and wondered about compensation? Ah, AirHelp to the re
We've all experienced delayed or canceled flights, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as $700
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 27, 20181 min read


Tips to Save on Meals when Traveling Abroad.
Name a country, I love its food! Half the fun of exploring the world and its cultures is enjoying the variety of foods. Guinea pig in Peru
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 26, 20185 min read


GRAB is Southeast Asia’s answer to Uber.
Did you know that Uber, my go-to taxi service, is banned in 8 places, and counting, around the world? Uber is certainly one of the...
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 22, 20183 min read


Cap de la Nao, Spain
This is an incredible spot in the Costa Blanca area of Spain, south of Valencia, all the way down to Jávea in the southern end of the Gulf o
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
May 27, 20182 min read


New Airlines to Watch in 2018
We are always looking for new and less expensive flights from the States to other continents and countries. Check out the newest airlines f
by BARBARA PETERSON May 18, 2018
May 27, 20183 min read


Water: To Drink or Not to Drink*
When booking a week in the sun or even a weekend city break, one of the most commonly asked questions is, “Is the tap water safe?” Here is
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
May 4, 20183 min read


Huay Tung Tao Reservoir and a stop for lunch: Chiang Mai
My host family, who own and manage the five-story hotel named Chor Chang House, invited me to join them for an afternoon at the Huay Tung Ta
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
May 4, 20183 min read


Sixty-Three Days Left of Winter: Let's Get Outta Town!
Fez, Morocco. In this delightful patchwork metropolis you will find a gust of creative modernity, with new hotels, shops and cafes complemen
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 20183 min read


U.S. State Department Rolls Out a New Travel Advisory System
The State Department's 'Travel Warning' and 'Travel Alert' designations have been replaced by a new tiered system, with
Adapted: Sebastian Modak in Conde' Nast
Jan 19, 20182 min read


6 'Unknown' Transatlantic Airlines To Should Consider in 2018*
In 2018, we "will see the continuing expansion by low-fare airlines offering flights from the U.S. and Canada to Europe. Norwegian and...
Ed Perkins Staff Writer for AirFareWatchDog*
Jan 4, 20184 min read


Aer Lingus Flight Deal: 50 Percent Off European Flights for Summer 2018*
Aer Lingus just made our summer vacation planning much more interesting. "Let's be honest: the first few days back from Christmas...
by Caitlin Morton in Conde' Nast Traveler
Jan 4, 20182 min read
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