What will flight insurance really cover? And is it worth that extra small expense? As a consumer, I don’t usually go for the “extended warranty” sales pitch (unless it’s on something super essential to life, like my dishwashers). My first reaction when asked, “Do you want flight insurance?” similarly, was to dismiss the extra nominal…
Travel
Three Places to Visit This Winter
Want to travel beyond Miami? Perk up that time away with a new exotic destination. Perhaps you never wanted to go too far or you didn’t want to think too much about obtaining kosher food. But if perhaps the kids are a little older, or you can get away for an extra couple of…
What’s the Benefits of Using a Travel Agent vs. Booking Online?
In the age where everything is so easy to do online, is there still a benefit to using a travel agency to book your travel? Actually, yes. I heard a story on a shiur this week by Rabbi Duvi BenSoussan (the story starts at 31:45 if you want to hear the entire thing). There…
One Genius Trick to Keep Your Panini Maker Clean (Even When Your Sandwich is Ultra-Cheesy)
Do you need to wipe your panini maker clean after every sandwich? Have lots of burned avocado and cheese on the grates? No more. Sometimes, we learn great hacks just from hanging around each other. When we first saw Renee put a panini inside parchment paper before adding to panini maker, Esti and I…
Dreaming of Sukkos in Israel? Here’s What You Need to Know
Whether you want to go in the future, or you’re looking forward to your first time in Sukkos this year, The most popular time to travel to Eretz Yisrael is Sukkos. It’s no wonder why. Seeing Yerushalayim transformed with sukkahs on every balcony and lulavs and esrogim gives us a small glimpse into what it…
Enjoy Gourmet Meals When Traveling…Even When There’s No Kosher Restaurant in Sight
Do you want to see the world, beyond where kosher restaurants exist? By Kaila Wolf As someone that eats kosher, do you sometimes feel that mixing good food and good views is impossible? There are limited places around the world that offer kosher food for travelers. Plenty of people will only to places…
Family-Friendly Things to Do in the Niagara/Buffalo Area (After You’ve Seen the Falls)
Planning a trip to Upstate New York? It’s a beautiful time to explore the area…and the fun doesn’t stop, even after you’ve seen Niagara Falls. By Nechama Okonov Are you planning a trip to Niagara Falls? I’m sure your itinerary is carefully planned and filled with all of the obvious must-see tourist attractions that The…
14 Genius Road Trip Tips for a Smooth Journey
Car trips can be long…unless you make getting there part of the fun. It’s that time of year when we want to get out of town and see something new. And sometimes that involves a long—or very long—car ride. We’re here to help you not only survive the drive, but maybe even enjoy it!…
Great Family Indoor Trips for Chol Hamoed
The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 ways to have a blast with the family indoors. By: Sarah Einhorn of BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to…
The Easy Way to Check in & Go Through Security When Flying Overseas
Do you fumble for each family member’s passport when you check in and go through security? There’s one simple solution. You’re ready to fly. You have everything ready. There are hoodies and snacks and diapers and toys and prizes and chargers and headphones and blankies and pacifiers and sippy cups and books and passports….