What Traveling Taught Me About Living in America

I recently had a heart stress test because I’m slightly obsessed with optimizing everything.

For context, a stress test is when you run on a treadmill until you’re completely wiped out.

Everything was fine… until the doctor started sharing political opinions I don’t agree with.

So now I’m sprinting, she’s monitoring my heart, and I’m wondering: if I disagree, will she still be honest with my results? If I agree, can she tell I’m faking it?

I played it safe, kept things vague, and stuck with “love and peace.”

Politics can wait until after the test.

Which brings me to today’s newsletter.

Keep traveling, 

Andrew

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Cocktail of the Week

The Jungle Bird cocktail was invented in Malaysia at the Aviary Bar in Kuala Lumpur in the 1970s. This unique and tropical cocktail combines rum, Campari, pineapple juice, and lime juice, creating a complex and flavorful drink that has gained popularity among cocktail enthusiasts around the world.

Recipe:

• 1 1/2 oz dark rum
• 3/4 oz Campari
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• Pineapple leaf and/or wedge for garnish
   

Instructions:
1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add dark rum, Campari, simple syrup, pineapple juice, and lime juice to the shaker.
3. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a pineapple leaf and/or wedge.

Random Travel Thought

I’m done traveling on MLK weekend. There always seems to be a snowstorm around this time every year.

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The Plug

Cheap flights:

• Going.com : This might be the only discounted flights website you need. It’s a paid service that sends you notifications when deals become available, but they expire in a couple of days so Act Fast!! 
• Secret Flying 🤫: This website emails you about free flight opportunities and even better… it doesn’t cost a thing!!
• Skyscanner : An older, but still reliable website that’s also *FREE* so there’s no reason not to use it. Use the "Explore the World" feature and set your departure date to "Whole Month" to find the cheapest deals.

Insurance:

• Safety Wing : I use Safety Wing as my travel insurance because the plans are flexible. You can easily insure a 1-week trip for like $11 dollars which is less than the cost of a cocktail at the bar.

Travel Gear

• Compression socks: Sitting for extended periods of time is not good for the body, so keep yourself healthy enough to go on more trips. Link
• Apple AirTags: Consider getting Apple AirTags for the peace of mind of always knowing where your luggage is. Link
• Smart Phone holder: It's a foldable sheet that can be used as a stand for your iPhone or iPad.Link
• Packing cubes: Having a separate container works wonders for keeping clothes wrinkle-free. It also makes packing/unpacking much easier.Link
• Donut Power Strip: Power outlets are always in demand, but sometimes they're in weird spots. I use this bagel because it's lightweight, and I don't have to think about it. Link
• Travel Case Organizer: Cable organizers can be a pain, but this is what I use to keep my cables organized. Link
• Backup batteries: I like these backup batteries because they have three important components for me: 1. They have enough power to recharge my phone multiple times at once, 2. Are small enough to put in my pocket, and 3. Are sturdy enough to survive a fall. Link
• Yoga Mat: I use this thin mat to get my stretching in even when I'm traveling. Link
• Jump Rope: It's so easy to bring a jump rope with you for exercise because it weighs almost nothing and takes up no space. Link
• Liquid IV: Great for hydration to keep you from dying. When you're traveling, it's time to live it up!  Link
  
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