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  • Traveling with a pet in today’s world

    Have you been on a plane, train, or at a rest area along the highway and seen another person traveling with a pet? You will either wonder, “Why in the world would someone travel with… Read more

  • Top Five Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico

    If you’re looking for both culture and adventure, Ensenada, Mexico is the place for you. It is a very vibrant port city on the Pacific Coast of Baja California, about 70 miles south of San… Read more

  • Cruise line comparison

    As I write this, I am on board the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, “Navigator of the Seas.”  We decided to make a quick trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast since my wife has never been to… Read more

  • Camera comparisons:

    Canon EOS R8 vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. GoPro Hero8 Black Hi, it’s Alan with fairweathertraveler.com again, this time with helpful information about cameras. If you are like me, you’ve wondered what the best… Read more

  • Hotel Etiquette

    I used to have a job that required a lot of travel.  For almost 18 years I spent about 100 nights a year in hotel rooms.  One of these national chain hotels in southwest Washington… Read more

  • Health and Safety in Mexico

    Hi, it’s Alan with another piece of advice or reminder for any traveler. The other night I read a news article about a young couple who were having the time of their lives while vacationing… Read more

  • Traveling the world on a budget

    Hi, it’s Alan again with another post about travel. Most people feel traveling is a luxury reserved for only the rich and famous, but I beg to differ with “most people.”  Anyone can travel.  You… Read more

  • The world’s top 5: This time, it is Amsterdam

    Several years ago, we went to Amsterdam, traveling from London, through France and Belgium on a high-speed rail.  That was an amazing experience.  Having never been there before, I assumed it was beautiful homes and… Read more

  • The world’s top 5: This time, it is London, England

    Most of us who watch TV think London is dark, misty and constantly shrouded in fog, but London is quite the opposite.  It is the vibrant capital of England, where history blends with modernity, offering… Read more

  • Being a Digital Nomad by working remotely or working from home

    (working anywhere) Hi, it’s Alan, the Fair Weather Traveler again, with another tip or piece of advice. This time about traveling and working remotely. I suppose we all had some suspicion this day would come,… Read more

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My name is Alan. I have been traveling the western hemisphere and Europe for over 40 years and have gained a ton of knowledge through the school of hard knocks over the years. My aim is to help prevent you from making the same mistakes I did.

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