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By TripleLights.com | March 24, 2015
Vending machines are becoming a large part of Japanese culture due to their convenience and speed, which compliments the typical on-the-go Japanese citizen. Foreigners who are not accustomed to this kind of culture could tend to find this trend disturbing, but believe it or not, the Japanese use vending machines for almost everything!
1. Sunny Side Up or ...
By Rick Steves | March 19, 2015
Europe is every bit as magical as ever, and with the Euro sliding closer and closer to the same price as the U.S. dollar, there is no better time than now to go. Use my top ten Europe money-saving tips to make your European adventure one to remember!
1. B&B's offer double the warmth and cultural intimacy for half the price of a hotel. You'll find them in most ...
By Rania Kfuri | March 17, 2015
With summer right around the corner, many families will be traveling with their infant for the first time. The better your attitude is from the start of the trip, the more positive your experience will be. Here are some things to keep in mind before you go, so you can stay relaxed and be better prepared for your next trip!
Stay Organized
If you don't have a Free Like ...
By Christopher Elliot | March 16, 2015 | Elliott.org
Online review sites offer what appears to be helpful information. But it's not always reliable.
In December of 2014, Italian authorities fined TripAdvisor $600,000 for failing to adopt controls to prevent false reviews, while at the same time promoting the site's content as "authentic and genuine."
Still, you shouldn't write off every online ...
By TripleLights.com | March 16, 2015
For many travelers, one way to get a culturally rich experience is through the country’s cuisine. Although visiting top area restaurants may provide a more gourmet experience, to immerse yourself into a new setting and culture, trying different food stalls on local side streets can create a memory that will last a lifetime.
In Japan, yatai, the Japanese term for ...
At January's Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, 1000TravelTips.com caught up with Travel Channel host Samantha Brown to get her top three tips for first-time travelers!
Don't Over Plan
While traveling abroad, there is an overwhelming amount of things to do and places to see, but Samantha suggests sticking to two attractions per day. "There are tons of monuments and museums and castles and cathedrals ...
Travel & Adventure Show Series Founder and CEO, John Golicz, discusses the newest trends in technology to compliment your travel experience. ...
Japan has long been a world leader in robotics and technology, ever since its boom in the electronics industry in the 1980s. And with such iconic "techie" districts like Akihabara, it is easy to experience Japan's technological wonders as a tourist in Tokyo. But in recent years, Tokyo has stepped it up a notch and now provides something on a whole new scale to travelers who want the ultimate experience in ...
Someone once asked me the amount of days that I spend away from home during the year. Although it varies, between our 7 Travel & Adventure Shows, tourism industry conferences and events and personal vacations with my wife and family, I would have to put my time on the road in the ballpark of somewhere between 75-90 days.
That being said, here are some of the fare savers that I've learned over the ...
traveltips.wpengine.com interviews Pauline Frommer, renowned Guidebook Author and travel expert, at the 2015 Travel & Adventure Show, as she answers the age old question: Aisle or Window? She also goes on to explain a bit about airplane etiquette involving armrests.
So, aisle or window? AISLE! You don’t want to feel trapped when you are flying, especially when traveling long distances. There is ...
