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10 Tips for Traveling Solo
Not everyone will have a baptism by fire to solo travel like I did. I was abandoned in Paris by my (former) friend at Valentine’s Day and chose to explore the city on my own until my flight home. This was in the time before the internet and smart phones. My passion for independent travel has grown since then and now, over forty countries later, I can’t imagine my life without ...
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Travel With Your Kids
I often get asked why you should travel with your kids. The number of times I've been told 'Oh he wont remember it anyway, wait until he's older' are too many to count. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should travel with your kids.
1. Children open doors to opportunities you wouldn’t normally have. You will discover new places you ...
1. Children open doors to opportunities you wouldn’t normally have. You will discover new places you ...
How to Maximize Your Number of Travel Days
As do many of us, I have a full time regular job. My job does not include frequent travel, however, I still travel between 30%-50% of the year. I know many of you are wondering how in the world this is possible. In order to travel more, you must maximize your number of travel days to the best of your ability. It is possible and certainly worth it. You may not ...
Layover, Stopover and Open-jaw
Airlines use a lot of jargon that can easily confuse people when booking tickets, especially those booked with frequent flyer miles. It's always helpful to have a general understanding of the terminology used when booking a ticket, since it can give you a leg-up when traveling.
You’ll hear these three words (and their variants) a lot when traveling: Layover, Stopover and ...
Amsterdam Day Trips
If you are in Amsterdam and want to take a deeper dive into Dutch culture, a day trip is the perfect way to see more of the delights that Holland has to offer. There are a variety of destinations less than an hour away by train, bike or car. Here are our top 5 Amsterdam Day Trips to experience the surrounding countryside with its windmills, quaint villages, tulip gardens and eclectic ...
TSA Warns Long Lines
More travelers are considering road trips for their summer vacations this year, if for no other reason than to avoid airports. TSA has been receiving some serious heat lately for the insanely long security lines at most major U.S. airports. Lines are so long, in fact, that many travelers who arrive to the airport within the suggested two-hour window are still missing their ...
Bike Friendly Cities
There's no doubt that Europe is the most bike-friendly place but there are plenty of other places around the world where pedal-friendly travelers can feel at home. Here are our top bike-friendly cities in the world.
1: Copenhagen, Denmark
According to the Copenhagenize Index, a comprehensive ranking system created by the Copehnagenize Design Company every two years, the capital of ...
Myanmar
With the closely watched parliamentary elections carried off successfully - and surprisingly peacefully - during my visit this past November, Myanmar (still called Burma by many) is looking to the future with cautious optimism. The new government, led by the democracy leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi (referred to as "The Lady" by both her devoted followers and ...
Venice Locals Want You to Know the Following about Venice
While the phrase "NVNQVAM DERELICTA", meaning never abandoned, plastered on the wall of the Doge's Palace in Venice initially held religious meaning, it remains a suitable motto for the city today. Venice has survived 1,400 years of almost constant siege--from Barbarians, Napoleonic armies, rising waters and loads of tourists. Today's expensive cost ...
Get Upgraded on Flights
Everyone always wants to know how they can get upgraded to business or first class. If I had the fool-proof answer, I'd be a millionaire. Unfortunately, I don't. Airlines have cut capacity and taken away a lot of control from their agents. Gone are the times where you could just finesse your way to an upgrade. Today, so many people hold elite frequent flier status, so it's very ...
