The ‘Before You Go’ Travel Checklist

By EN Jio

The process of heading overseas can be stressful, as it often feels like there are a million things to organize and get done before leaving. It’s not always as easy as quickly packing up and going, particularly if you’re planning a longer vacation or extended holiday. Rather than get frazzled by the daunting number of things you need to do, here’s a way to tick them off a list one by one to make sure that by the time you leave you’re ready, organized and prepared to have the trip of a lifetime!

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Tintagel Castle :: Cornwall, United Kingdom

Medieval Cornwall witnessed the construction of a great castle near the historical village of Tintagel. Named for the village, Tintagel Castle was built by one of the wealthiest men of his day, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, who hailed from the House of Plantagenet. Moreover, as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, the ruins of Tintagel Castle have become a renowned tourist attraction. Read more

Mount Vernon Distillery :: Alexandria, Virginia

First American President George Washington once wrote that “the benefits arising from the moderate use of liquor have been experienced in all armies and are not to be disputed.” Moreover, he put his theory into practice. In 1798, Washington built a distillery that produced fifty thousand liters of whiskey per year. Today, Mount Vernon is carrying on this whiskey-making tradition and distilling this liquid gold today. Read more