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I’ve lived and traveled all around the world. From epic nights of fun in Budapest, Hungary, to roaming the Asia side of Istanbul, a city on two continents, at 3 in the morning with my Turkish friends, to speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I’ve had my fair share of adventures. As I write this, I’m more than 38,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean on way to Europe, a continent I ...
5 Late Flight Tips
You were so excited to go on this trip that you’ve failed at accomplishing one of the most important factors to ensure a stress-free vacation: being on time for your flight. Check out these tips and resources for what to do when you’re late for your flight.
Prior to deciding how exactly to handle such an inconvenience, ask yourself two questions.
Is it the Airline’s Fault?
If ...
Over the past ten years, a sophisticated shopping area has emerged along nine alleyways of the Amsterdam canal belt. The area is called "The 9 Streets" and it is brimming with quirky shops, cafes and restaurants. While some chain stores have started to invade, independent brands and local designers have held their ground. Here are some of our favorites:
Shops:
1. Denham Men (Runsraat 18)
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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 ...
In need of some travel inspiration for a beautiful bay to visit or a striking coastal drive to experience this summer? While there are plenty of coastlines, only a select few of them are as spectacular as these.
Here are 9 of the most breathtaking coastlines to visit for the crystal clear waters, plunging cliffs, and jaw-dropping views.
1. Antofagasta, Chile Located at the country’s ...
1. Antofagasta, Chile Located at the country’s ...
AFFORDABLE TRAVEL: HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT YOUR DESTINATION
In my last post, I shared simple money-saving hacks to help you save money on travel, focusing mainly on transportation and lodging.
But how do you save money once you get where you’re going? Will cutting costs affect your level of enjoyment? Good news: It doesn’t have to!
Following are some painless ways on how to save money on ...
With TSA security lines becoming longer and no solution in the near future, TSA Precheck--a paid program that offers members a fast track through security--could be a smart investment.
Is giving money to the organization that's responsible for the problem truly the best solution, though? Is there a superior alternative for whizzing through airport security? We explore these questions and more ...
Travel Safety
What if…? No, really. What if?
Lately, it seems that more individuals are taking travel safety and personal accountability seriously when they head overseas for work, study, or vacation. If the industry is an indicator of what’s on the mind of individual travelers, then the appearance of apps like Sitata and TravelRecon are a good sign that travel safety is more and more in the hands of the ...
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 ...
Bravo TV's Brandon Presser
This post was originally published on Hipmunk's Tailwind Blog on March 4, 2016
As a travel expert, TV host, and writer, Brandon Presser is no stranger to life on the go. Presser, who has visited more than 100 countries, has penned over 50 travel books, and is a regular contributor for such publications as Afar, Travel + Leisure, The Daily Beast, and National Geographic ...
