With COVID-19 vaccinations rolling out across the country, people can finally start safely traveling again for summer vacations. Different countries have different travel requirements for vaccinated citizens; some require proof of vaccination, typically using the record card given to you when you first get vaccinated. Even with the vaccine, though, travelers should stay cautious and partake in standard safety practices like social distancing, wearing a mask, and thoroughly washing their hands.
Before traveling out of the country, however, check with your State Department for the rules on returning from another country — some need proof of a negative COVID-19 test…
Whenever someone thinks of their favorite song, it’s almost always the melody that springs to mind first. Anyone who’s singing their heart out in the shower or humming along to the radio is very likely following the melody almost the entire time — depending on how good of a singer they are.
So how do professional composers and songwriters sit down at a piano or their instrument of choice and hammer out a melody that becomes the earworm that an entire generation has stuck in their heads for decades to come? …
The National Park Service has a new app that simplifies trip planning for travelers. Previously, there were individual downloads for 31 of the park locations. The new app includes all 423 destinations. Park enthusiasts can view nearby parks based on their location or search by site and state.
Based on current reviews users are impressed with the current features and functionality. The app was created by Park Service staff. Content and park details are provided by Park rangers ensuring that information will be accurate and relevant.
One of the key features of the app is the ability to download maps…
The coronavirus pandemic comes when women are excellently performing in leadership roles for numerous sectors. The pandemic has seen innumerable women take charge of companies well.
The following are the role played by women in the workforce during the pandemic:
Women enhance inclusivity.
According to a 2020 report by Women in the Workplace, women leaders always stand for racial and gender equity at work. Compared to men, women leaders do sponsor and mentor other women. Women tend to hire other women of different intersectionality.
Women contribute to higher Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the workforce.
Women have a higher EI than men in the same workforce. In fact, according to research, minority women have…
While perhaps enjoying the holidays at home this year, your thoughts may bring you to where you may elect to take your next vacation. For your next travel adventure, why not think about bypassing the theme parks, beaches, and other highly crowded locales and take in all the beauty and splendor at one of America’s epic U.S. National Parks?
The National Park System in the United States count is 417 sites spanning 84+ million acres. National parks are located in all 50 states as well as in the American territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico.
…
COVID-19 has been one of the most impactful events in many musicians’ lifetimes. Most professional musicians have taken the number of performances from hundreds per year to literally almost zero.
There is no doubt that the music industry as we know it is changing forever. However, while some things fade and wither under such stress, music has continued to thrive and grow in the face of this adversity.
The music industry used to thrive off of live performances and crowded venues. Now, things look much differently. …
Candy Schibli is an engineer by training and a hobbyist brewer who has created countless job opportunities for other women. She owns Southern Roastery , a Baltimore-based coffee brewing company.
Candy digressed from her construction career to coffee brewing in 2016 when she took up some roasting lessons. She found the field exciting as she had many things to learn.
Candy kicked off her commercial venture with just a one-kilogram roaster. Luckily, there is a vast family-owned land in Virginia, and this is the place she set up her first shop.
Her strong-will helped her beat the odds, and she…
Have you traveled recently since the pandemic’s numerous lockdowns began in March? If you haven’t, but you are itching to get on a plane or hit the road to go somewhere, you aren’t alone. Thousands of Americans are bored and tired of being cooped up. Many are making that leap to travel, although most are staying within the boundaries of the U.S. because foreign travel is verboten right now.
If you are starting to plan a little getaway, you might want to research hotels. Many hotels are taking incredible measures to make sure guests feel safe and secure about staying…
Asheville, North Carolina offers more to do in one town than you can find the time to do, even if you are just on the hunt for hiking spots. Asheville is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, which means that you can head out of town in any direction and find a hiking trail worth exploring.
To help you find the best hiking spots in Asheville , North Carolina on your next trip, check out any of these top hikes.
Mount Pisgah Trail
Everyone in town knows Mount Pisgah Trail, and everyone coming to town hears about it soon after…
When COVID-19 began to make its way through the United States this past spring, many thought things would be back to normal by the summer, and that they’d be able to enjoy their scheduled vacations. Fast forward to today. While things seem to have gotten better, the world is by no means back to normal.
Going on vacation, while desirable, is more difficult than it was before due to many people wanting to stay socially distant. Unfortunately, traveling doesn’t typically mean you can avoid others as so many places around the country and the entire world are considered tourist attractions…
Brie Neumann
Brie Neumann is an experienced legal associate based in New York, New York. To learn more, visit her website: BrieNeumann.net.
