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Emilia-Romagna
Delicious Emilia-Romagna is a region north of Florence and south of Milan and stretching along the Adriatic Sea from just south of Venice down to San Marino — an independent microstate completely surrounded by Italy. During Roman times, the main road — the Via Emilia — ran through Parma, Modena, and Bologna, all the way to Rimini. Parma and Bologna are but two cities in the region who've ...
Flying vs. Train Travel
Traveling Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor of the United States can be a blessing compared to the hassles of air travel, and in many cases, Train Travel beats flying every time. Amtrak is often forgotten, and pushed to the side, in favor of more reliable services such as the US Airways or Delta Shuttle.
While those services are convenient, they come with a hefty price tag, both ...
Hassle-Free Airport Experience
Airports can be a nightmare. If you put in effort to prep beforehand, though, it can be much less stressful. Follow these simple tips for a hassle-free airport experience next time you travel. When booking a flight, always utilize the airline's seat selection tool to choose a seat closest to the front of the plane. This allows you to board last and exit the plane first upon ...
California Hotels
Sunny California is considered one of the world’s top vacation destinations. For both short weekend trips and longer getaways, Hipmunk offers the best hotels at the right price. Perhaps you're searching for a luxury spa or maybe a fine dining experience while enjoying your California hotel stay. Or maybe you just need comfortable bedding, a pool and a hot tub for your hotel to feel ...
Have you ever found yourself:
Daydreaming about traveling to a far off, exotic place?
Staring longingly at a vacation poster or ad?
Envying a friend when she regales you with tales from her latest adventure?
If you said yes to any of the above, I have good news for you: you are totally normal! I think we all desire more adventure in our lives. I know I do! Here are some affordable ...
Tanzania
For many people, both photographers and non-photographers alike, a wildlife safari to Africa is not only a bucket-list item, but one that is at the very top of their list. My wife and I recently had the privilege of spending quite a bit of time in Tanzania leading photography tours through our photographic tour company. A Tanzanian wildlife safari is truly a photographers dream!
There are many ...
Travel Hacks
The search online for the best travel hacks to make your next holiday easier can bring up thousands of results. But without reading up on the travel hacks others have discovered, what could you be missing? You may be packing your bag in a way that isn’t efficient, minimizing the room you have to spare. Or you could book a flight with a certain airline or at a certain time and in doing so, ...
Travel Budget Tips
Travel saved my college career. Travel literally turned a boring and mundane college experience into the trip of a lifetime.
I got recruited to play baseball at McDaniel College, but got unexpectedly benched. I had a great tryout and made the team, but on the one day the head coach decided to closely evaluate me I had a bad game. This is the kind of coach where his first impression of ...
Disability Travel Tips
Traveling is exciting but can be stressful for anyone. If you are living with a disability, your stress may be amplified when you travel due to worries about accommodations, fears about what could go wrong, and concerns about managing your health in an unfamiliar area. But travel doesn’t have to be anxiety-inducing. These tips will help you plan and enjoy a stress-free trip so you ...
Right now there is a wonderful phenomenon going on in Bermuda - it’s whale season! It just might be travel’s best–kept secret, but right now is the time to witness the northern parade of the playful Humpback and other whale species… in Bermuda! With the clear blue waters of the Sargasso Sea to the east, and the warm currents of the Gulf Stream just to the west, Bermuda is perfectly situated along the ...
