8 Travel Tips I Learned Late in Life
May 21, 2013
Here are 8 helpful travel tips I learned after many years (and, yes, a few decades) of traveling—tips that may inspire some “Aha” moments for you as well.
Here are 8 helpful travel tips I learned after many years (and, yes, a few decades) of traveling—tips that may inspire some “Aha” moments for you as well.
More than 55 million Americans have been “voluntourists.” And many have found it to be incredibly satisfying. Here’s a brief glimpse of the phenomenon.
Yes, seeing Paris in a day is a challenge! But, if your time in this sublime city is limited, here are several absolute musts.
Spa vacations are more popular than ever! If a spa calls to you, here are some tips, including how travel insurance can cover non-refundable spa services.
Here are some tips to help travelers minimize their chances of getting into legal hassles when traveling abroad. They come from Dick Atkins, a lawyer who has been helping travelers out of legal jams for 30 years.
Even for the seasoned traveler, a cruise is a different kind of travel experience. And, to make sure that the first cruise you choose is also a good fit for you, here are a few “proper prior planning” questions to ask that will, hopefully, guide you toward the right decisions.
Surveys repeatedly confirm that we are usually safer in most popular destinations than we are in our own hometowns. But American tourists, unsure of themselves in foreign lands, remain prime targets for scammers, and it’s always good to keep an eye out for certain activities. Here are a few scams that—no matter where you travel in the world—always seem to be popping up.
If you plan to travel alone soon, check out these 10 common-sense tips to help assure that your trip is a safe one.
Yes, you can go on a 2-3 week business trip and pack all the clothes you need into 1 carry-on bag. The keys: know what to bring and use the hotel laundry.
When it comes to health, it’s smooth sailing for the vast majority of cruise travelers. But, when on board, you can experience seasickness, or you can increase your chances of getting a virus simply because you’re sharing everything from recreation facilities to doorknobs with many, many other people. Here are 8 tips for healthier, happier cruising you might want to consider.
As a traveler who also enjoys movies, I’ve often found it fun to prep for an overseas vacation by watching a few movies set in some of the locales I’m planning to see. Watching actors and actresses in these places, often playing characters marveling at the sights themselves, can be a great way to plan your “must see” lists before you start your trip. Here are film and travel ideas for Italy.
Here are 10 travel savings tips you don’t read about in every travel blog or article: tips you may — or may not — have considered.
As good as some of today’s digital cameras are, the photographer still has numerous choices that really do make the difference between run-of-the-mill vacation pictures and truly memorable ones. Here are five tips that may help.
Making New Year’s resolutions for travel can be transformational. Here are several suggested by travel writer Maureen Jenkins and our thoughts about them.
When you are traveling, a lot of your risk isn’t just getting to and from your destination. If you rent a car when you arrive, then you have the added risk of an automobile accident. According to the National Highway…
Do you use Gmail? If so, you have a Google Plus account as well, and that means you get another chance to enter our “Conquer the World” sweepstakes and a chance to win $5,000 in cash or one of 50…
The more active we are on Facebook and Twitter, the more we find that our followers like what we have to share about your favorite travel destinations. We decided that we wanted to do something special for our Google Plus…
We are frequently asked about insurance for luggage and things you take on your trip. Trip insurance does protect your luggage, assuming you aren’t carrying the crown jewels, but the first step in protecting your luggage when you travel is…
We have expanded our latest Conquer the World sweepstakes. Between now and November 30, you can enter for a chance to win a $5,000 on either Facebook or Google Plus with a simple “like” and sharing something about your dream…
When you are traveling in foreign places, you never know what might happen. Take the recent case reported by CNN of two young women backpacking in Vietnam who died under mysterious circumstances. The authorities are still tracing the cause of…
Have you ever been ripped off when you were on the road? It’s more common than you think. Even the friendliest destinations have their share of thieves and pickpockets, and in some Eastern, and Central and South American countries, stealing…
