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VinnieVanGO loves animals and knows they often play an important role for their owners. He asked his friends at CertaPet for tips on traveling with them. Tips for Traveling with an Emotional Support Animal If you’re a fan of A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, you may be familiar with this. There’s a story about Christopher Robin

For millions of Americans, a turkey dinner with all the trimmings is the only part of what goes into a Thanksgiving weekend well spent. For those people, getting their holiday shopping season off to a good start on Black Friday is an absolute must. However, there are many events and activities to help you celebrate

VinneVanGO believes, planning a trip abroad is one of the most exciting things you can do- well, aside from actually getting to your destination. The joy of being in another country, you’ll create memories, gain insights and hopefully learn a thing or two about yourself and the culture your experience for the first time. Not

Vinnie Van GO loves Halloween! He found these spooky events for ghoulish fun! Los Angeles, CA: Haunted Hayride Located at the old Griffith Park Zoo—already a pretty creepy location—this good old fashioned hayride offers gory set pieces and jump scares-a-plenty. This year’s theme is clowns, so you can bet there will be plenty of red-nosed

When you’re traveling abroad to a destination is not your first language, there’s always an ever-present risk of mis-communicating with the people there. While you’re abroad, you don’t want to be offensive to anybody, and you don’t want to come across in a negative way. However, with a bit of forward planning and consideration, many

Vinnie VanGO likes to splurge every now and then and has trouble sticking to a budget when he travels. So he asked expert Berta Melder for her advice: Many of us like to travel because it’s a fun and exciting way to escape our everyday stresses. People want to forget about their troubles for a

VinneVanGo loves water sport activities, whether he’s visiting big cities like Chicago or traveling to Sydney the clear blue waters and thrilling experiences always seem to be a part of his travel itinerary. He put together some of his favorite and most popular destinations for water related activities. Malibu, CA Malibu, is home to some

Vinnie hates wasting time during a layover. So her asked travel expert and freelance writer Leanne Thompson about how to best use his time while stuck in the airport. How to make the most of your layover Choosing a flight which has a layover is often more affordable than opting for a non-stop flight. However,

There is nothing more fun than getting away on a vacation. Being away from familiar surroundings can be calming and fun. One thing is for sure, though. You do not want to get sick while you are traveling. Here are 7 tips to keep you healthy and strong: 1. Make a Doctor’s Appointment Before you

VinneVanGO loves to cook outdoors! Vinnie, knows that everyone isn’t a Grill Master like himself, but with these great BBQ tools, you’ll be right on your way to whipping up your favorite summer treats. BBQ GRILL MATS The BBQ grill mats are a lifesaver for grilling food that would normally fall between the grill grates.

VinnieVanGO wants to continue to share his excitement for the 4th of July by providing information about some of his favorite BBQ restaurants. It may be tradition to fire up your own grill on Independence day, but for those who wish to relax ,here’s a list of some of the best BBQ restaurants around the

VannieVanGO loves Independence Day! Fireworks, Food and Patriotic festivities are what make July 4th a day that everyone will enjoy, whether you live in a big city or small town. This year Vinnie wants to provide a guide for everyone to salute the nation’s Independence through events, fireworks and great food. It isn’t the 4th

When Father’s Day rolls around, most dads are presented with the traditional tie or barbecue equipment. Not this year! Our travel experts have put together a list of great gadgets, services and travel ideas to help you select the perfect gift that shows how much you appreciate the number 1 guy in your life. Great

VinnieVanGO loves to find new ways to gain a unique insider perspective while traveling. Travel enthusiast Beverly Lerch recommends couchsufing as a valuable, cost effective opportunity to explore the world. Couchsurfing is a familiar word to avid travelers. It is established to help strangers connect and build relationships with people even in a new environment.

VinnieVanGO loves the Dominican Republic and with the help of Jane Hurst he’s found more exciting activities to try on his next trip. Are you planning a beach vacation in Punta Cana, but you want to make sure that you do more than just hang out on the beach? Yes, this is obviously a beach

VinnieVanGO believes that everyone should be able to travel, regardless of their budget. He reached out to writer Jane Hurst to best explain life-hacks to enjoy the trills of traveling while on a budget. Just because you don’t have a lot of money, it doesn’t mean that you can’t travel and see the world. Sure,

There’s no better day than May 13th to show appreciation to the number one woman in your life: Your Mother! Isn’t this the perfect year to let her know how special she is and how much you appreciate her? Treat her to the ultimate weekend getaway, great food, a useful gadget or a one of

Vinnie Van GO is a frequent traveler, who understands the importance of being comfortable while in the air. He reached out to travel expert Tom Jager to receive the best tips and tricks for the best flight experience. Flying is unavoidable if you want to see the world and to broaden your mind through travel.

Writer and world traveler Mike Hanski gives Vinnie Van GO valuable insights on the transformational experiences gained by traveling. In today’s global business economy, the broader your view of the world is, the more marketable you will become as an employee. Aside from enriching you as a person and allowing you to cross memorable destinations

Vinnie Van Go gets an education from writer Laura Buckler as she explains great ways the world can instill great insights and knowledge that everyone can benefit from. The school of life has so many opportunities to offer and most of them don’t unfold in the typical classroom settings. Seeing different places, acquainting yourself with

Updated: August 12, 2022 Vinnie Van Go loves a bargain, and doesn’t believe that a low budget should skim your itinerary. He asked the advice of Travel Expert Lucy Benton, about the most affordable experiences anyone can enjoy across the country. Every big city offers so many things to do for tourists – from restaurants