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Tips on How to Plan an Accessible Road Trip
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Tips on How to Plan an Accessible Road Trip

Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent person, I take road trips every year and have learned some tips and tricks along the way.Renting a vehicleMost major car companies offer adaptive driving devices for their vehicles at no additional cost. Enterprise, for example, offers hand controls, left foot accelerators, pedal extenders and spinner knobs to facilitate steering. Budget can provide hand controls, spinner knobs, a panoramic mirror, swivel seats and transfer boards. Be prepared to request adaptive devices at least three business days in ad...
Money-savvy teen who bought stocks aged 14 and now drives a Tesla offers her best advice tips to start investing
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Money-savvy teen who bought stocks aged 14 and now drives a Tesla offers her best advice tips to start investing

By Mackenzie Tatananni For Dailymail.Com 07:30 08 Apr 2024, updated 08:42 08 Apr 2024 Sophia Castiblanco, 17, made a fortune through investing and content creatingShe began investing three years ago with help from her parents and encourages others to take the leapCastiblanco shares her tips for investing and reveals how to manage risk A high school junior is encouraging others to invest after earning nearly six figures from buying and selling stocks like Amazon and Tesla.Sophia Castiblanco, now 17, began making her own money through social media at just 14 years old, mostly through producing lifestyle content.Now she's eager to share finance tips after her own success at investing her income.'I've always kind o...
Tips on How to Burst Out of Travel’s Luxury Cocoon
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Tips on How to Burst Out of Travel’s Luxury Cocoon

“We ran into some locals who said, ‘Come with us.’ They knew of a dam across the river,” Mr. Creery said. “So we went past big ‘Verboten’ signs, carrying our bikes over barbed wire, but what are you going to do? We got where we needed to go.”New and expanding bike trails and reserved bike lanes on city streets in many parts of Europe, Australia, Japan and elsewhere are encouraging tourists to pedal around. And whether by biking, walking or running, getting out of a vehicle always gives the better view, according to Ms. Dresser, the film producer, who is a frequent traveler for work and for pleasure. “You’re going to see a lot more and you’re in contact with people,” she said. “You get the feel for the place so much more.”Attend Religious ServicesCultural values are readily on display in f...
The 7 Top Antarctica Cruises for 2024 + Tips From an Expert
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The 7 Top Antarctica Cruises for 2024 + Tips From an Expert

An expedition to Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for intrepid travelers who want to explore this remote destination at the bottom of the world. The landscapes are surreal, with eerily blue icebergs, towering ice-capped mountains, dramatic weather conditions that change within seconds and species of wildlife that exist nowhere else on Earth – it's hard to imagine until you've made the long journey yourself.The fifth-largest continent is home to the largest ice sheet on the planet, the Antarctic Ice Sheet, as well as the Transantarctic Mountains, with peaks soaring more than 14,700 feet into the sky. West Antarctica has volcanoes that are part of a tectonically active area around the Pacific Ocean known as the "Ring of Fire." This incredibly diverse and magical part of the worl...
Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates
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Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates

You're now able to check in with a friend or family member when you arrive at a destination. If you dillydally for some reason on the way to this destination, the system will try to check in with you, and if you don't respond, it will share location data, battery level, and cell service status with your loved one. Apple says this data is end-to-end encrypted. You can press the “+” sign to find this feature in an iMessage conversation, then tap More until you see Check In.When someone shares their location with you in iMessage, you'll now be able to see this directly in the conversation without having to leave the app. If they send an audio message, you'll see the transcription immediately under it, which is handy if you can't listen to it immediately.As for FaceTime, you can now leave a v...
How to approach highly sensitive people
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How to approach highly sensitive people

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are those who have a heightened sensitivity to various stimuli, such as emotions, sounds, lights, smells, and textures. They make up about 15 to 20 percent of the population, and they have many strengths, such as empathy, creativity, and intuition. However, they also face many challenges, overstimulation happens to them often and they are very overwhelmed by criticism. HSPs often feel misunderstood and isolated by others who do not share their sensitivity. Therefore, it is important to know how to approach them in a respectful and supportive way. Here are some tips on how to do that.
Insider secrets to save money on Cyber Monday
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Insider secrets to save money on Cyber Monday

You’re going to be spending your weekend online shopping. But there are simple tricks you could be doing right now that can save you cash as you shop. Here are a few secret, insider savings tricks.First, while you’re shopping on Amazon, make sure you’re looking for an orange “Coupon” banner. Next to it, it will say what percentage off the coupon will give you in green. You need to click that box to get the coupon applied at checkout. Amazon won’t do it automatically, so don’t forget it.Another tip, opt for in-store pickup. Some sites want you to spend more money to get free shipping. But you’re just upping your final total by buying things you don’t need. Save yourself the extra cash or the shipping fees. Also, during the busy shopping season, retailers can run into inventory issues...
Tickets and Tips for Visiting
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Tickets and Tips for Visiting

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.As the site of the surprise attack that spurred America's entrance into World War II, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes destroyed or damaged more than a dozen ships (including eight battleships) and hundreds of aircraft in an effort to demolish the Pacific fleet. More than 2,400 American soldiers and civilians died. The majority of those who perished were aboard the USS Arizona, which remains where it sank beneath 40 feet of water. The following day, on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's request, the U.S. Congress declared war on Japan. Today, m...
The 5 Best Pigeon Forge Dinner Shows + Tips From a Local
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The 5 Best Pigeon Forge Dinner Shows + Tips From a Local

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain region hosts diverse activities that surprise and delight travelers. From magical theme parks like Anakeesta in Gatlinburg to scenic drives and hiking trails in the national park, the Smokies create vacation memories worth savoring – and quite literally when it comes to Pigeon Forge dinner theaters.Catching a dinner show in the area means good laughs, powerful storytelling, entertaining competitions and fun for the whole family, all while enjoying a tasty Southern supper. Browse the top dinner shows in Pigeon Forge, alongside tips from a local expert, to help you choose a unique dining experience with an indelible taste of this go-to Appalachian destination.Best Overall: Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction(Courtesy of Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner A...