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Enjoying a mountain vacation isn’t a tough task … unless you’re dealing with altitude sickness symptoms like dizziness, nausea, headache, and fatigue. Even if you’ve never had an issue with altitude sickness, you could be affected the next time you climb in elevation, especially if you’re heading to a destination above 8,000 feet. A little planning can help you reduce your risk, though, even if you reside at sea level. For one thing, make sure you ascend gradually, adding in an overnight rest for every 3,000 feet you climb; hikers should avoid climbing more than 1,000 to 1,600 feet in a day, and try to sleep at lower altitude to allow for acclimation. Drink about twice as much water as you normally would at home, eat plenty of carbs, and, remember that altitude sickness can become dangerous, so make sure you’re familiar with the signs and are prepared to take action. Even though most of your Arizona high-country adventures will be between 5,000-7,000 feet in elevation, you still migh...

A Say Insurance collaboration, originally posted at Say Insurance . Unless you decided to put some extra miles on your car and explore the country’s national parks, travel for you (and everyone else) pretty much came to halt in 2020. However, that doesn’t mean your travel friends have foregone their bucket list — rather, they’re probably fantasizing about all those travel locations every day! While travel may look a little different for the foreseeable future, months of quarantine life may inspire homebodies and seasoned travelers alike to take on a new adventure as soon as they feel safe. No matter the type of traveler or when they plan to book their next trip, these beautiful and thoughtful gift suggestions will help you nail birthdays, holidays, and just-because presents! < > embed The Globetrotter Once we’re able to safely move about the globe, the first necessity is a  travel adapter  that’s easy to pack and easy to use in more than 150 countries. With four color...

Inner Basin, Flagstaff With temps still over 100 in Phoenix, it's hard to imagine that we're just a couple months away from golden-leaved aspens all over Flagstaff.  With that in mind, here's a collaboration with Say Insurance, written by Melissa Hart. Autumn: The word evokes chilly afternoons spent cheering at football games, spiced cider sipped around evening bonfires, and of course, picture-perfect vistas blanketed in red and gold foliage. Every year, millions of tourists,  nicknamed leaf peepers , travel to our country’s most forested regions to gaze at fall colors and explore parks, hiking trails, and towns along the way.

It's getting to be fresh salmon season in the Pacific Northwest, so here's the latest edition of the Say Insurance collaboration, written by Anthony St. Clair:  Salmon. Pacific Northwest: Salmon Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana Salmon is the anything fish . Called a  First Food  by many Pacific Northwest Native American tribes — meaning it’s honored at tribal ceremonies — salmon has been long revered for its nutrition, flavor, and versatility. Delicate yet meaty and more assertively flavored than other fish, the beauty of salmon is that there are just as many ways to enjoy it as there are different cultures, climates, and cuisines throughout the Northwest. Salmon’s unique flavor, color, and texture give it a versatility unmatched by possibly all other fish in the sea. Here are just a few ways  you can treat yourself to salmon throughout your Northwest journeys. Roasted or grilled (especially when cooked and served on a plank of aromatic wood such as al...

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Whether your next great getaway includes a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge, Valley of Fire State Park, Statue of Liberty, or the Eiffel Tower, there are many ways to save on travel expenses—especially if you plan ahead and book your airfare at least several weeks in advance. According to the U.S. News and World Report, you’ll score the best deals on airfare if you book your flight at least seven weeks early and purchase your airline tickets on Tuesday afternoons. Additionally, some of the cheapest days to fly include Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. For more ways to save on your next great getaway, read on! 

Get you kicks, and your Mexican food, on Route 66 A collaboration with Say Insurance Written by Anthony St. Clair on October 27, 2020 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah Southwest cuisine has  a myriad of regional variations  (such as chile-based New Mexican), but for hearty good-for-the-soul belly-filling, there is nothing like TexMex.

A collaboration with Say Insurance Written by Anthony St. Clair on October 27, 2020 Whether across the state or across the country,  a road trip  is a great way to explore America’s diverse local food options. Want to plan a foodie road trip? We’ll get you started with some general tips and mouth-watering, must-try regional cuisines.