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How to travel the correct way

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How to travel the correct way

Having to plan a trip is very difficult, but when you have guidelines it can make the trip more enjoyable. Some of the things to factor in when planning is you should always plan ahead of time, plan according to weather, how to find the correct hotel, packing 101, rental car or uber, recovering from possible jet lag, covid restrictions, etc. These are all things to consider before planning your next relaxing vacation. 

 

Planning in advance 

You may know that to travel by plane, bus, or car you must plan ahead of time. When traveling you would do the same thing. You must consider when the best time to travel would be, when would it be less busy. To travel to Dubai, you must factor in when the least busy time to travel would be, in this circumstance this would be April and September. But you should also factor in when you shouldn’t go. For example, You should not visit Dubai in August because of its EXTREME humidity and climate conditions at this time of year. You should also plan out if there are any safety issues in that place where you plan on spending the next week relaxing. If they are in any cultural war or in any fight whatsoever that could put your life in danger. These are all things that you need to plan and think about. 

 

Planning for weather

We all know that the worst thing when traveling is packing warm clothes when it is cold, or vice versa. I recently traveled to Hawaii, and on the plane, I wore a hoodie and some warm leggings without thinking about how hot it would be. As soon as I took one step off the airplane I began sweating. The best thing to do if you make the same mistake as I did is to pack an extra pair of clothes in your carry-on. A good idea when you are planning on traveling is to keep an eye on your weather app. We all know that different places experience different weather conditions and seasons, for example, Hurricane season. Many places are close enough to the ocean that they do have to deal with the consequences of living there. All I am trying to say is that watching the weather is very important when traveling, you don’t want to be walking in 90-degree weather in a hoodie and leggings. Trust me. 

 

How to find the perfect hotel 

Sometimes staying in a 5-star hotel isn’t always the best idea, but you also don’t want to stay in a 1-star hotel either. The more stars almost always mean $. So, in my opinion, the best hotels are the 3-4 range, 2-1 is too low and probably means bad customer service and problems with the hotel. You should also factor in where the hotel is in, is the area safe? Does the hotel have common issues? If you have kids does the hotel have a pool, or is it kid-friendly? 

These are all things that are important to think about. Most of the time a newer hotel means it will be cleaner and up to standards. So when finding a hotel you should look for the location of the place, price, star count, and if it is kid-friendly.

 

Packing 101

When packing you should also factor in the weather, excursions, etc. If you are going to a place where you plan on walking around a lot like Disney make sure you bring appropriate shoes. When I went to Disneyland I wore some sandals and the next day I couldn’t walk because it hurt so bad. If you are going somewhere cold, bring jackets and gloves. If you are going somewhere hot, bring sunscreen. But one thing that most people do not know about traveling is that you should never wear Camouflage, it can be considered rude or offensive. In certain areas, you should not wear certain clothes that show too much skin. So make sure you check their religion and if the clothes you are wearing would affect the religion. 

 

Rental or uber 

Sometimes when you travel around your car may not be available to drive. Lots of people don’t like to use uber because of safety problems. Others don’t want to pay the amount for a rental car. So why not just walk? Well, it depends on where you are going. If you have a hotel booked on one side of the state and your destination is on the other side, walking won’t accommodate you. My parents recently traveled to London. For the first quarter of the trip they had a friend take them around, the second quarter they had an uber driver, the third quarter they walked, and the cycle repeats. So you don’t just have to stick with one plan the entire time. You just need to check the area you are staying in to make sure it is safe to take an uber by yourself, or if it is safe to walk. 

 

Jet-lag

We all know that different areas of the world have different time zones. The biggest problem with traveling to a different time zone is experiencing jet lag. The dictionary defines Jet Lag as “ extreme tiredness or other physical effects felt by a person after a long flight across several time zones.” when I traveled to Oahu, Hawaii the time was 4 hours behind my home state time. So when I originally woke up at 7 in the morning at my home state I would be waking up around 3 in Oahu. The best way to avoid jet lag or make it so it isn’t that bad is to take lots of naps on the flight. Avoid eating when you’re not hungry, and only eat when you are hungry. Try to go to bed when the new time zone would be you originally going to bed.

 

COVID-19 

Ever Since 2020, COVID-19 has been chasing our tails. Many stores require you to wear a mask, and for employees to have a COVID vaccine. In Oahu, I had to either have my second shot of the COVID vaccine or a negative test. To go on excursions, eat at the breakfast dining in, enter the hotel, or even EAT in restaurants I had to show proof, my parents even had to show a driver’s license. Some places are not available to travel to or have a small chance of shutting down before you travel. I say this because when I was in 6th grade my family had a family trip planned for Rome, this was of course right when COVID came into play. We had to get health insurance and had to plan to quarantine 2 weeks after our trip. Two weeks before the trip, it got canceled. Nobody could enter or exit. So if I would watch the COVID cases when your trip is coming up. 

 

Money

I don’t have much information on this topic but I know that different countries use money differently than we do. I am not going to touch down on all of the different places but here are a few examples ( these examples are from the site Worldatlas.com) 

  • Costa rica colon 100 centimos ( 1 US dollar = 600 colones) 
  • Thailand baht 100 satang ( 1 US dollar = 33.27 baht ) 
  • Ireland euro 100 cents ( 1 US dollar = 0.86 euro ) 
  • Japan yen 100 cen ( 1 US dollar = 113.91 yen ) 
  • Bolivia boliviano 100 centavos ( 1 US dollar = 6.89) 

These are just a few examples that I find very interesting. A US dollar can go a very long way or a short way depending on the place, so when traveling I would check the currency so you know how much money to bring. 

 

10 Most Popular Foods In The World

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Imagine you are traveling around the world and want a bite to eat. Where should you stop to get some food? These are the top 10 most popular foods in the world. 

Number 10

The 10th most popular food is called Chicken muamba. It can be found in Gabon. This dish is known for how much peanut butter its smothered in. Oh, the insanity. The recipe includes chicken, garlic, hot chili, tomato, pepper, salt, okra and palm butter, an artery-clogging African butter that is so good you will have to get seconds and make you want to start using your gym membership. 

Number 9

Ice cream is ranked 9th most popular food in the world, it can be found anywhere. Even though you may be full from supper there is always room for a cold, delicious bowl of ice cream with nuts, marshmallows and chocolate sauce. You’ll be thankful for long spoons when you finish your bowl and want to scrape all the delicious left overs off the bottom. With so many different flavors, and toppings ice cream is loved around the world. 

Number 8

Tom yum goong, even though it sounds funny it is one of the most tastiest dishes in the world. Tom yum goong can be found in Thailand. This master piece is made with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Most of the time loaded with cream and coconut milk, Just like most Thai dishes the soup has many different tastes all mixed together such as sour, salty, spicy and sweet. To make this meal even better it is sold at a really cheap price! 

Number 7

Penang assam laksa is found in Malaysia. One of  Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles also great fused with ginger. With ingredients such as Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, and pineapple. This tasty dish will have your nose running before the spoon even hits your lips.

Number 6

Hamburgers are the 6th most popular food item in the world. They can be found basically anywhere in the world. When something tastes so good that people spend $20 billion each year in a single restaurant that sells this item, you know it has to be ranked pretty high on this list. Some restaurants don’t sell the best burgers, but that’s the point. It doesn’t have to be the best people believe that any burger is a good burger. The buns, meat, sauce, and veggies combination is so good that people will spend millions just to produce more cows. Hamburgers are definitely poplar around the world, and are very loved.

Number 5

Believe it or not Peking duck is listed 5th on the list of best foods. You can find this delicious food item in China. Some ingredients in this delightful dish is cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, honey, soy sauce, and so much more. You will never forget this dish, it is incredible. The taste is so amazing you will die for another trip to China just to taste this dish one more time. 

Number 4

The 4th best dish in the world is sushi. It was founded in Japan but you can fund it many more places. When Japan wants to make something delicious, they make it even more then delicious. They try to make it the best thing you’ve ever tasted. Japan has created tons of amazing things such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha Sushi is just one more thing they added to their list. Many people are very happy with their decision to go grab some takeout at the Chinese restaurant. Whether you are on a date, or just chilling at home by yourself sushi is a great way to go.  

Number 3

Chocolate lands its place on the 3rd most popular food in the world. Founded in mexico. Some people drank it, some make films about it, and most of us just get guilty by eating more and more of it. While you won’t regret eating some of this delicious Mexican treat, it will make you want to get in better shape. Without this creamy, sweet treat Valentine’s Day would be all cards and flowers, and Easter would turn back into another dull religious event.

Number 2

Of course pizza is the 2nd on the list of favorite foods, but not just any kind of pizza, Neapolitan pizza found in Italy is so tasty some people would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While this pizza certainly does not have a lot of toppings that is what makes this dish a favorite in Italy. The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, a pizza now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea salt, wheat flour, the use of only three types of tomatoes, hand rolled dough and a wood fire oven. With just these few ingredients dough, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil. Yes it doesn’t even have cheese. The Neapolitans created a food that everyone enjoys, and that only few can make right. 

Number 1

Last but certainly not least the number 1 most popular food item in the world is massaman curry, made in Thailand. The best curry, and the best food, you could call it the king of foods. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory. This dish has so many delicious tastes. Thank goodness someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce. This dish is certainly a must if you are in Thailand. The delicious taste and spices will knock your socks off.

These were the 10 most popular foods in the world. Some may agree, others might not. What’s your favorite food?

Some Of The Most Deadliest Animals In The World

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Looking for a friendly new pet? Be careful that you are not choosing one of the deadliest animals in the world. Out of all the animals in the world here are 3 of the deadliest.

Dogs

These furry, lovable creatures are known as a mans best friend, but many species of this animal are very dangerous. With rapid dogs every where around the world 25,000 humans are killed by this animal every year. Although, dogs can be very sweet, and loving be careful that you are not getting into any trouble with this life threatening creature.

Many countries have a large number of stray dogs, including India are the most affected. In India many people, mostly children die from stray dogs with rabies, or other deadly diseases.

Dogs bite humans about 4.5 million times a year but only about 30% of the people actually die from the bite. Of course not all dogs are mean, killers a lot of dogs are super friendly, adorable, and lovable. 

Crocodiles

 Just in Africa there are hundreds of crocodile attacks on human per year, about half the attacks are fatal, depending on the species. Most of the attacks take place in a small town, or community. 

Crocodiles definitely kill more humans that sharks, killing about 1,000 humans a year crocodiles are ranked way more dangerous than sharks. 

Crocodiles are way more dangerous and aggressive than alligators but alligators are still very dangerous. In Florida only 22 people have died from alligators since 1948. 

Hippopotamus

Believe it or not hippopotamus is the most deadly animal in the world. killing an estimated 500 people per year, Hippos are very aggressive creatures, and they have very sharp teeth.

Hippos weigh normally about 2750kg and can crush a human to death within seconds. You definitely don’t want to get stuck under one of these large land mammals. 

These were some of the deadliest animals in the world. If you come near one that looks ready to strike I would suggest getting to a safe place as soon as possible.

The Most Expensive Restaurants in the World

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Imagine you are going on a nice date, you are hurrying to figure out what to wear and you realize you haven’t picked out where to eat yet! Here are the top two most expensive restaurants in the world.

UltraViolet-Shanghai can be found in China

UltraViolet is one of the most elite and expensive restaurants in the world. There is only one table in the restaurant that seats 10 people. For the price of between $500 and $900 per person, the diners can sit down to a tasting menu of between 10 and 20 courses. Each course highlights different ingredients that are presented in innovative ways. Dining in this restaurant is a theatrical experience that engages all the senses. Not only do diners enjoy the flavors and aromas of the food, but they are also stimulated by the audio and visual effects going on around them while they eat. This restaurant has three Michelin stars. 

SubliMotion- Ibiza, Spain

The most expensive restaurant in the world in 2019 is SubliMotion. At the astronomical price of $1,700, diners can enjoy a tasting menu that consists of 20 courses. Each season, the menu changes, so you can back year after year and have a new culinary experience at each visit. At the helm of this restaurant is Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero.  There are only 12 tables at this restaurant, so reservations are essential. The experience of eating at SubliMotion is enhanced with little twists, such as receiving an edible ticket to enter this modern restaurant.

These are the top two most expensive restaurants in the world. Even though the prices to dine at one of these restaurants is crazy, it is an amazing experience that you will never forget. They both have amazing food and an amazing staff that will make your dining experience unforgettable.

The future of the MLB is international

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 Why baseball is more international than ever

With baseball youth participation at an all-time low, the game is thriving around the world. Baseball is slowly turning into the world’s game

The Slump

Youth baseball participation is at an all-time low. A study by the National Sporting Goods Association shows that from 2001-2010, roughly 8.8 million youth participated in youth baseball, whether that is Little League or Super League. That number drops to 5.3 million in 2015-present. There is an abundance of reasons why it is on the decline. One may be because of expensive travel-ball teams taking over the competition. The average black household usually makes $50,000 per year, and white households make $70,000 per year. From my personal competitive baseball experience, it usually costs somewhere from $700-$1500 to play on a legitimate travel team. 

Another reason may be because the game can be rather boring sometimes. The game of baseball is a slow-paced game. Basketball and soccer are sports where you are constantly moving back and forth on the field of play. There is no wonder roughly 15 million kids play basketball yearly. Now, thankfully baseball is making a comeback. The 2019 estimation is nearly 9 million youth played baseball.  But believe it or not, the game of baseball is even more popular around the globe. 

Foreign Freaks

Some of the biggest names in baseball were not born in the USA. As a matter of fact, studies show that a whopping 29.8% of Major Legauers were born outside of the USA. That’s roughly 1 in 3 Major Leaguers. As a matter of fact, this is so big that the MLB noticed that, and they are now considering adding a second team in Canada, or a first team in Mexico. 

Around the globe, there are some big baseball countries. Japan is one of the biggest hotbeds for superstar talent. Some names include Shohei Ohtani, who is probably the most interesting talent going into the 2020 season, who is both a productive hitter, a great pitcher, and is very fast too. Some others include Ichiro Suzuki, probably Japan’s greatest player ever, as well as Hideo Nomo, Yusei Kikuchi, and on the rise currently, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who was recently signed by the Tampa Bay Rays. Another hotbed that comes to mind is Cuba, who has produced players like Yasiel Puig, Yasmani Grandal, who just signed a record contract with the White Sox, and Yandy Diaz, who hit 2 home runs at the leadoff spot in the 2019 AL Wildcard game against the Oakland Athletics. Other countries include South Korea, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Curacao, Canada, Mexico, and Venezuela. In 2017 Gift Ngoepe became the first African Born player to record a base hit in the Major Leagues, a truly incredible feat.

WBC

Every year, the MLB hosts an event called the WBC, standing for the World Baseball Classic. All of these countries create a superteam with the best players born in that country. Some of the top teams that play in the tournament include the USA, Cuba, Japan, the Domican Republic, and Puerto Rico. 

It really intrigues me to watch the american’s play teams from the other side of the world. I’m so usedd to watching the best players in the world play in America, when there are players nearly as good, not playing in the Major Leagues. There are also world tournaments meant for younger generations. Some of the best players played in these leagues, such as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Jameson Taillon, Kris Bryant, and of course the biggest name of them all, Mike Trout.

A 2nd chance

Not only are some players coming here, America has some players going away to other leagues. Players who didn’t quite make the cut in the MLB, are now given an opportunity to play in other leagues that aren’t as competitive, such as the Mexican League, or the Nippon Professional League in Japan. Essentially it is a second chance for MLB players who have potential, but aren’t quite at the MLB level. They get paid a solid amount,  and if they shine, they might get invited to come back to america. 

Baseball is an incredible game, it truly is. And the world is now realizing that. And with the MLB’s popularity rising around the world, the game of baseball is ready to make a change for the better.

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