Our Insider Articles: General Tips
The following post is sponsored by our new affiliate, Roomorama, a short term apartment rental exchange company. One of the reasons... [Read the full story]
I have been traveling the world as a single woman for the last five years. I have been to North Africa, Turkey, the Middle East,... [Read the full story]
Frequently, we are asked to try out a product to see if we think our readers will find the item practical, fun, or useful in... [Read the full story]
This trip planning guide is written for independent vacationers: people who want to travel on their own to a destination and... [Read the full story]
Gone are the days of trying to squeeze umpteen maps, guidebooks or currency converter gadgets into your luggage – now all you... [Read the full story]
Have you heard? Getting through the TSA checkpoints is taking L O N G E R. The TSA agents are being more careful; they are doing... [Read the full story]
Shuffling through airport security lines is a tedious process, and it can be a lot worse than merely tedious. You could lose valuable... [Read the full story]
It’s one of the worst things that can happen while traveling, and it recently happened to an acquaintance of mine. A United... [Read the full story]
Of course you may not really care what others think about how you look and/or act when you are traveling abroad, but to a certain... [Read the full story]
It’s safe to say that for most people, flying is the least fun part of any trip. And the longer the flight, the less enjoyable... [Read the full story]
Most European cities are as safe as any major city in the US, but tourists can be a target for petty crime like pick-pocketing... [Read the full story]
Your far-flung vacation has gone wonderfully for the most part, you had a lovely time, but all good things come to an end and... [Read the full story]
Budget travel is not just for students; there are lots of ways to travel in Europe on a budget without staying in a dorm or hostel.... [Read the full story]
If you’re planning a packed itinerary in Europe, one of the best ways to maximize your time and save money is by taking an overnight... [Read the full story]
You’re on a trip, and there it is before your eyes: the most beautiful, unique, interesting or amazing thing you’ve ever seen.... [Read the full story]
Renting an apartment is becoming a popular lodging choice for those traveling overseas. Not only can it save you money, but it... [Read the full story]
Flying can be a nerve-wracking or unpleasant experience for many people for a variety of reasons – motion sickness, bland airplane... [Read the full story]
In my years traveling and working in France, I’ve observed many Americans clumsily attempt to craft phrases in French while... [Read the full story]
With the fallen dollar and rising euro, Americans traveling in Europe on a budget have to be creative and mindful. The following... [Read the full story]
Being well prepared for the airport security checkpoint when you travel, will make for shorter lines and less stress. When traveling... [Read the full story]
We have traveled to Europe many times and each time we learn something new, or are reminded of something we forgot. This time,... [Read the full story]
Here is our Travel Checklist before we take an extended vacation to Europe. Europe Pre-Travel Checklist Arrange care for your... [Read the full story]
Now that you can put your whole vacation together by yourself on-line, why bother to contact a travel agent? I may be a little... [Read the full story]
There has been an up-tick in missing and damaged luggage lately, and although there is very little you can do to make sure an... [Read the full story]
There are many, many wonderful escorted tours available throughout Europe. Some are better than others, and it is often a challenge... [Read the full story]
If you are traveling to Europe and have questions about health and safety issues, the Us Government has easy to access information... [Read the full story]
