Encompass The World Travel Blog - Encompass The World Travel

Frozen Treats from Around the World

Summer is here! Is there anything better than eating frozen treats to cool off when the temperatures rise? Here are a few popular chilled sweets from around the world: India – kulfi Kulfi, unlike ice cream, is not churned during the freezing process which creates a denser product that melts less quickly. Typical flavors include rose, mango, and cardamom. Before serving the kulfi is often topped with ground cardamom, saffron, or pistachios. Street vendors called kulfiwallahs sell the treat from their carts, but it is also available in many restaurants throughout India. Italy – gelato Italy’s richer, silkier, denser cousin…
Continue reading Frozen Treats from Around the World →

Father’s Day Gifts for the Traveler

With Father’s Day approaching, you might be wondering how to honor the traveler in your life (while also making his next vacation easier or more special!) We have some gift ideas for you to brighten his day. Apple AirTags – AirTags can be placed in checked luggage or carry-ons so a bag’s location can be easily monitored, making it the perfect present for peace of mind. Electronics Organizer – Between the many cords, cables, power banks, and memory cards that accompany us on our travels, it’s easy for things to become a tangled, disorganized mess. An inexpensive electronics organizer case…
Continue reading Father’s Day Gifts for the Traveler →

How Travel Can Benefit Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a vacation might be exactly what you need to alleviate your stress and anxiety. But how does that work, exactly? The Anticipation of Vacation Knowing you have a vacation on the calendar provides you with something to look forward to and plan for, which can help get you through stressful or mundane days by providing a metaphorical “light at the end of the tunnel.” The process of planning and dreaming about vacation can be calming and enjoyable, providing a great deal of excitement and anticipation that builds towards a fun activity. Our team…
Continue reading How Travel Can Benefit Mental Health →

Destination Spotlight: Iceland

Known as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is a small island nation in the Northern Atlantic that has become an increasingly popular travel destination. Thousands of travelers every year, often totaling more than the country’s population of 350,000, venture to this natural wonderland for the experiences and sights that are truly one of a kind. But what exactly is it that has people packing their bags and boarding planes bound for RKV? Let’s find out! NATURAL WONDERS Iceland is the dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The island is perched on the joint of two tectonic plates, leading to…
Continue reading Destination Spotlight: Iceland →

This is How You Become a Carry-On-Only Traveler

Why Just a Carry-On? Simply put? It’s an easier packing process! Most people drastically overestimate what they need for their trips. Becoming more comfortable with less and packing strategically eventually makes traveling easier and lighter! Get off the plane and get where you need to go, faster. There is something freeing about deboarding the plane and heading for your ride without a (sometimes very lengthy) stop at the baggage carousel. While everyone else is waiting for their bag to circle around, you’re well on your way to getting to your destination sooner. Checking in for flights is often easier without…
Continue reading This is How You Become a Carry-On-Only Traveler →