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5 Important Rules To Follow Prior To Hiking Solo (Plus A Bonus Tip)

April 28, 2019 by Asen Stoyanchev2 Comments

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If you are like me, sometimes you prefer hiking all by yourself instead of hitting the trails with a company. That’s completely understandable given the outstanding benefits that hiking solo has to offer. It’s far more peaceful, and it allows you to better immerse yourself with nature. You can keep your own pace and you don’t have to fit in with the wishes or needs of anybody. All that sounds great. However, going into the wilderness all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Walking tour, Wildlife

How to Tell if House Sitting is Right for You

February 9, 2019 by Vanessa PalmerLeave a Comment

In the past six months, I lived in a land-locked nation where Mercedes and BMWs rank in the top five most popular cars, enjoyed endless sunny days on golden sandy beaches along the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, and for a week called a tiny New York apartment home. Digital nomads, retirees with free time, and travelers hoping to live like a local have embraced the house sitting lifestyle. Despite this trend, it remains a generally untapped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Flowers, Garden, Helicopter, Journey, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, New York City, New Zealand, Passport, Rainforest, Visa, Walking tour, Wildlife

Luxury Travel Reinvented

February 6, 2019 by Stefanie Nissen1 Comment

Luxury is no longer a thing of the past. As Samantha Shankman stated “Luxury is in the midst of a metamorphosis. While luxury once meant the most expensive or most well-known product or experience, today it’s become a way of being or moving throughout the world.” Luxury travel, fashion and technology go hand-in-hand and these areas are constantly evolving because our expectations of certain experiences are changing at a more rapid pace. Luxury … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culture, Fashion, Journey, Luxury Travel, Technology, Travel Technology

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

December 11, 2018 by David Astley3 Comments

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As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Europe, Everest, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Rainforest, River Rafting, South America, Tanzania, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall

My Top 5 Reasons to Take a Cruise

December 5, 2018 by Dave4 Comments

One of my favorite destinations for cruising is in the Caribbean - with island nations typically 60 to 100 miles apart, one can visit a different country nearly every day. It is a destination where one can just as easily opt for a short cruise or a longer one and still be exposed to different countries and cultures. And with plenty of beaches and year round warm weather, I've found myself in the Caribbean every November or December the past few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Celebrity, Cruising, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Golf, Public Transportation, Rock climbing, Seafood

💩 Happens When You Travel

February 10, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar6 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Airport, American Airlines, Angkor Wat, Animal Rescue, Bangkok Thailand, Beijing, Belgium, Boston, Bus Travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, Euro, Iceland, Istanbul, Lesotho, Orlando, Rainforest, South Africa, Spain

Travel Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping around the World

January 29, 2018 by Jess Dominguez.2 Comments

As a citizen of the world, your travelling mantra may revolve around two things: show respect towards other cultures and offer kindness whenever you can. So one of the appropriate things to do is leave tips after an amazing meal or a memorable service. But hold on to your money for now. Inasmuch as tipping feels good to the soul, it may do more harm than good. Not all countries appreciate it. The last thing you’d want during a trip is to find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Culture, Drinking, Dubai, England, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, London, Massage, Pizza, Restaurants, Singapore

5 Pared-Down Packing Tips

August 25, 2017 by A Couple for the RoadLeave a Comment

Packing for a vacation, whether lengthy or short, can be tricky when it comes to space-saving and planning for any eventuality. Here are a few tips for keeping it simple, efficient and effective! Carry It On When flying to your vacation destination, this is the best way to minimize not only your luggage haul, but your time and costs in the airport as well. If you don’t want to roll your luggage around, a medium to large backpack is a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Caribbean, Fashion, Portugal, Walking tour

Top 5 Summer Vacation Packing Essentials

August 15, 2017 by Joanie MarksLeave a Comment

  Summer vacation is just around the corner! Whether you have a balmy beach getaway planned, or a cross-country road trip in the works, be sure to tuck these five summer essentials into your luggage so you will be packed perfectly for your summer adventure.   1. Sun Protection Nothing feels better than a day in the sun, until you wake up with a bright red burn the next day. Take a multi-pronged approach to sun protection to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Baseball, Beach, Fashion, Road Trip, Sand, Summer Travel, Walking tour

10 Things You Need to Know About Costa Rica

July 24, 2017 by Shelly Ortiz3 Comments

Most people know Costa Rica for its biodiversity, adventure tours, and beautiful beaches. But its landscape and various terrains doesn’t make it any different from neighboring countries such as Nicaragua or Guatemala. So do you REALLY know Costa Rica? Here’s a list of 10 things you probably don’t know, but should. It’s Not Cheap Visitors tend to think that because Costa Rica is located in Central America, it must be cheap--Wrong. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Expatriate, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nicaragua, Public Transportation, Traffic, Volcano, Waterfall, Wildlife

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