Planning a vacation isn’t as easy as one might think, especially when it involves travelling abroad to a faraway destination. A lot goes into the travel plans and making sure everything is prepped and ready to go before embarking on this adventure. With six tips on prepping for a trip abroad, more people can get their plans set before ever setting foot on the cruise ship or plane. Set Transportation in Advance It’s never a good idea to show … [Read more...]
💩 Happens When You Travel
I didn’t think much of it at first. His face was somewhat pale and the ever-present smile had been replaced by a slightly anguished expression. He mentioned he was cold but how could this be? We were in the middle of the hot and humid Cambodian jungle. Maybe it was just exhaustion from a long day of exploring Angkor Wat? I figured if we just rested a while, we’d be OK. Then 💩 happened. Literally. The next few hours were spent assisting him back … [Read more...]
Skuli Mogensen, Founder & CEO WOW air
We first became aware of WOW air several years ago because of their extremely low fares between Iceland and mainland Europe and then again when they started offering $99 fares from select US cities to Iceland. Recently we had the opportunity to interview their founder and CEO Skuli Mogensen. He is an accomplished and creative individual - here are several questions we asked him about WOW air and Iceland. Q. Introduce yourself and tell our … [Read more...]
Exodus Travels Launches the World’s Biggest Adventure Travel Contest
Travelers share bucket list picks for a chance to win one trip every year for their entire life Win a Trip for Life with Exodus Travels Toronto, Canada. Pioneering tour operator Exodus Travels is making history with the launch of a travel contest that is truly the first of its kind. #LifeofExodus contest offers travelers across the United States and Canada the chance to fulfill their dreams of wanderlust and to win one trip a year for the … [Read more...]
Top European Hiking Trails
While some people tend to be instantly drawn to cities and beaches when they think of Europe, there is in fact far more on offer on the continent that most of us realise. Sightseeing aside, it should not be forgotten that there are just as many remote and fascinating mountain ranges and hiking trails in Europe as there are in other parts of the world which tend to get more publicity on the subject. If you are looking to try your hand at hiking … [Read more...]
Wow Air Announces Chicago as its 10th North American Destination
Iceland’s WOW air to begin service from O’Hare International Airport starting at $99 CHICAGO – WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to … [Read more...]
Why Do You Need An EHIC?
Travelling to Europe is always a good idea. From its rich history and its fantastic food, to the cultural delights and awe-inspiring landscapes, there is always so much to experience. If you are considering going to Europe but have yet to apply for or renew EHIC card, you may be missing out on the chance to protect yourself from hefty medical bills should you find yourself falling ill or getting injured whilst on holiday in Europe. If you are … [Read more...]
Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight
I recently met Sam as part of a partnership I was helping to promote. I used HotelTonight for booking a last minute trip to New Orleans using it to find a centrally located hotel within a short walk of the famous French Quarter. The app is simple to use and offers excellent coverage of hotels in the United States and Europe as well as other International destinations. The idea behind HotelTonight is to provide discounted hotel rooms based on last … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Saving Money in Iceland
Iceland had long been at the top of my list of countries to visit. Everything I saw and learned about the island of roughly 320,000 people drew me in. The country’s unique landscapes have served as the background for the popular TV show “Game of Thrones”, the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (and others), and music videos for The Saturdays (my favorite), Bon Iver, and Justin Bieber. Despite Iceland’s limited population, Icelanders are … [Read more...]
New Campaign Seeks to put Faroe Islands on the Google Map
Local Resident Creates SHEEPVIEW 360 to Reach Google Street View New York, NY - August 1, 2016 - What do you do if you’ve found the most beautiful spot on earth, but no one knows what you are talking about, not even Google Street View? For Durita Dahl Andreassen of the Faroe Islands, the answer was easy: with a sheep and a camera, she found a window to the world. The search tool Google Street View works in almost every country on … [Read more...]
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