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About Shelli

Shelli Stein is a health and fitness entrepreneur who travels the world in search of culture, food, and fun! Besides contributing to Travel with Grant, you can find her at Joy in Movement.

Which National Anthem Never Gets Sung?

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Shelli. Leave a reply

Do you get fascinated by certain travel facts that send you on fun journeys learning something new? A friend recently asked me if I knew that there were national anthems that people don’t sing. Hmm, interesting question. I always imagined that a national anthem always gets sung, but I was wrong. Then my friend told me it was actually the national anthem of a country I’d even been to. OK, now I was really curious. And also feeling pretty dumb realizing just how few national anthems I’d even recognize. There are actually four anthems with no lyrics, hence no singing! Do you know which ones they are? Do you think you’d recognize many anthems? I’ve been having fun listening to them , but then I know I’m weird. I can’t wait for my next trip so I can sing, or maybe just hum, the anthem while I’m visiting. Check out the anthems of every nation and maybe even sing along! And here’s the anthem my friend was asking me about.

Do You Use A Packable Backpack? Help Me Choose My Next One!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Shelli. 19 Replies

I might not be willing to bet on the World Series, but I’d be willing to bet there are certain items that go with you on every trip. I certainly have some on my “always take” list, and their usefulness often spills over to when I’m home. I find myself using them around town, too. I’m talking about my packable backpack. I’ve been using the same one from Hikpro for quite some time now, and no matter what color I buy it in, I like it. It’s light and had held up well. Now I need a new one and something occurred to me. Continue reading →

Bean Around The World: Stockholm, Sweden

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Shelli. 2 Replies

I guess it’s time for a true confession. I’m a coffee snob. And when I travel, I have a passion for supporting local roasters and coffee houses. Let’s just say I’ve BEAN Around the World and I’m feeling like now is the time to start sharing the love… and caffeine, one city at a time. Recently, I had a wonderful holiday in Stockholm, Sweden. And though it was hard to tear myself away from the sites and all the bakeries, I did explore the coffee houses, and I’m glad I did. I drank plenty of coffee, talked with baristas, and I’ve got lots to share with you. Let’s open the TWG cafe society doors and talk coffee, Stockholm style.

I’ll say right up front that Scandinavia gets a lot of buzz for having the current “happening” coffee scene. Part of planning this trip was actually based on wanting to experience the scene myself and see what all the hoopla was about. My impressions in Stockholm, as they did in Copenhagen, run the gamut from being thrilled to being disappointed. Continue reading →

Economy Seats: Four Questions, Many Opinions

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Shelli. Leave a reply

Do congressional mandates mean anything to the airline industry? And what about for those of us who travel in economy? Are shrinking seats and tightening pitch a safety hazard? Would you open your wallet for my space when flying economy? Four questions resulting in many different opinions. Here’s an interesting read to see if your thoughts match those of travel and airline insiders.

40% Bonus when you Buy Alaska Airline Miles (Expires October 28)

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Shelli. Leave a reply

We all have our favorite airlines and miles programs. Maybe I’m biased because I usually start my travels from the West Coast, but I’m a big fan of Alaska Airlines and can never have too many Alaska miles. If your Alaska miles account is short on miles, Alaska has a 40% offer on purchased miles expiring on October 28. This brings the cost to 2.1 cents per mile.

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