Julie L. Kessler
lawyer traveler writer

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Flying during Covid-19?

May 24, 2020

If you or your loved ones have plans to travel by air in the coming weeks, take a gander at my feature story in today's print and digital edition of The San Francisco Examiner. In today's story, John E. DiScala, aka Johnny Jet, founder of JohnnyJet.com joined me for a discussion of the new normal in the not-so-friendly skies.   

https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/air-travel-in-the-covid-19-era/

Armchair Voyages & Experiences

May 2, 2020

If you are looking for some good arcmchair traveling and experiences, check out my feature story which appeared yesterday in The San Francisco Examiner. Happy Travels!

Getting grounded however an adult, say, during a global pandemic, while necessary to flatten the curve, is especially difficult for those who love to travel.

Wondering about resuming travel?

Apr. 18, 2020

Many of us are wondering when "normal" travel will resume. Johnny Jet and I answer a few questions in my travel column yesterday in The SF Examiner.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/travel-when-will-we-start-traveling-again-after-the-pandemic-passes/

Virtual Musings Part II Virtual Wine Tours & Tastings

Apr. 9, 2020

As we shelter-in-place, what better way to do so than with good wines? Here is my story in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner. Cheers!

https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/virtual-california-winery-tours-and-real-wine-tastings-while-sheltering-in-place/

Ways to combat cabin fever during COVID-19

Apr. 8, 2020

My "Viral musings" story on ways to combat cabin fever also appeared in The Jewish Journal.

https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/blogs/313833/viral-musings-dealing-with-cabin-fever-in-the-days-of-covid-19/

Need medical care while overseas or stateside during COVID-19

Apr. 1, 2020

If you need medical care while overseas or stateside during the current pandemic, you may wish to read my linked feature story in The San Francisco Examiner. Stay healthy all.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/medical-care-while-traveling-and-during-the-days-of-covid-19/
tagged: COVID-19

Getting cabin fever during the pandemic?

Mar. 29, 2020

For those of us used to traveling the globe for work and pleasure, the lockdown in response to COVID-19 presents unique challenges. Here a few tips to hopefully help you get through it that appeared in my column in The San Francisco Examiner.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/viral-musings-dealing-with-cabin-fever-in-the-days-of-covid-19/
tagged: COVID-19

Are you a Golf Widow?

Feb. 25, 2020

If you or someone you know is a Golf Widow, then take a gander at this story which appeared today in MoneyInc

https://moneyinc.com/top-8-activities-for-non-golfers-at-san-diegos-fairmont-grand-del-mar-hotel/

Thinking about Sydney

Feb. 23, 2020

My story on Sydney appeared in today's print and digital editions of The San Francisco Examiner.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/three-perfect-days-in-sensational-sydney/

Heading to Fiji on Fiji Airways

Feb. 11, 2020

Here is my story on Fiji Airways new (and marvelous) A350-900 XWB with daily non-stop service from LAX to Nadi that featured this morning in MoneyInc

https://moneyinc.com/eight-reasons-to-fly-fiji-airways-business-class-to-fiji/
tagged: #FijiAirways

Fun in Fiji

Feb. 10, 2020

My story on Fabulous Fiji appeared in yesterday's edition of The Vancouver Courier.

https://www.vancourier.com/living/fabulous-fiji-1.24069407
tagged: #Fiji #FijiAirways

Magnficient Melbourne

Feb. 10, 2020

My feature on magnificent Melbourne appeared on February 2, 2020 in The San Francisco Examiner.  

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/four-days-in-magnificent-melbourne/
tagged: #Melbourne

Amused on Silversea's Muse

Feb. 10, 2020

My story on Silversea's luxury Muse sailing from Singapore to Sydney appeared on the front page of The Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Travel Section on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/01/26/travel/couple-explores-sights-between-2-countries-on-silverseas-newest-ship/
tagged: #Silversea

Six Reasons to Cruise on The Muse

Jan. 9, 2020

If you are thinking about luxury cruising, take a gander at this story which appeared in MoneyInc. Happy Travels!

https://moneyinc.com/six-reasons-to-cruise-on-silverseas-silver-muse/
tagged: Silversea

Sensational Singapore

Jan. 5, 2020

If you are heading to Singapore, you will want to take a gander at my story in today's print and digital edition's of The San Francisco Examiner. Happy Travels!

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/three-sensational-days-in-singapore/
tagged:

Sailing on Silversea's Silver Muse

Dec. 28, 2019

My story on Silversea Silver Muse sailing from Singapore to Sydney appeared in yesterday's edition of The San Francisco Examiner.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/features/travel-sailing-from-singapore-to-sydney-in-luxury/
tagged: Silversea, Muse

Carpe form in Cabo

Dec. 25, 2019

If looking for a Cabo all-inclusive Velas, maybe just the ticket. Here is my feature in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner. And to those who celebrate Christmas may it be happy and healthy. 

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/carpe-diem-in-san-jose-del-cabo/
tagged: Velas, San Jose Del Cabo

Frommer's Travel Show

Dec. 15, 2019

My third time as a guest on the Frommer's Travel Channel - this time talking about Uganda's Mountain Gorillas. My interview starts at minute 11:45. Happy travels.

https://frommers.podbean.com/e/the-frommers-travel-show-for-sunday-december-15th-hour-1/

Holiday Gifts for the Traveler in your life

Dec. 8, 2019

If you are looking for a holiday gift or stocking stuffer for the traveler in your life, here are a few good choices for 2019. This story appeared in the Sunday edition of The San Francisco Examiner.

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/holiday-gift-ideas-for-the-traveler-in-your-life/

Beyond the bungalow

Nov. 3, 2019

Heaven on earth?! If you are looking for paradise, look no further than my feature travel story in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner.  

https://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/beyond-the-bungalow/
tagged: Rangiroa, Huahine, Tetiaroa, The Brando,