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Tips & Tricks for Your Next Trip to Europe

February 18, 2020 by Amy Winters1 Comment

Before you start planning your trip to Europe, you must make sure that you have all your visa requirements in order. Although the majority of the European countries do not require a visa for a short stay, such as Italy, France, and Spain, there are a few countries that do. US citizens with a valid US passport can travel to 26 of the European countries that are under the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days without having to obtain a Schengen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Bus Travel, Euro, Europe, France, Italy, Passport, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Save Money, Shopping Mall, Spain, Visa

How to Get your Money Back if your Holiday gets Cancelled

January 6, 2020 by Franklin GazLeave a Comment

We are so lucky to live in a time where we can go almost anywhere in the word. Never before, have so many people been able to travel to the other side of the world in just a couple of days. Holidays have become cheaper, easier, and better. For many of us, it has become a yearly ritual. Something we save for and look forward to. A chance to get some sun, catch up on some reading or find adventure. But things can go terribly wrong, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline

Benefits of Using a VPN when Traveling

December 9, 2019 by Dave2 Comments

One of the most important parts of my travel is being able to access Internet when on the road - my work and travels are no longer separated compared to back when I started this site in 1996. I am continuously creating content when traveling, working with various travel related brands including tour operators, hotels and tourism boards and doing select social media projects. Perhaps some might look at this as always taking work with me when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airline, Asia, California, Cell Phone, China, Internet, Shanghai

5 Interesting Ways to Make Travel Cheaper

September 1, 2019 by Penny MartinelliLeave a Comment

Are you planning to travel but don’t have enough money to do so? Well, don’t let money problems prevent you from exploring the world. Believe it or not, there are numerous ways to see the world without breaking the bank. In this article, we are going to look at five ways to travel cheap and explore the world while on a budget. 1. Try House Sitting or House Swapping If you can’t afford your vacation, house sitting is a great option. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Bus Travel, Eurail, Europe, Food and Wine, London, New York City, Save Money, Visa, Volunteer

Items You Want in Your Carry-On for a Long Flight

July 23, 2019 by Anne DavisLeave a Comment

Going on a long flight means you need to find out how to make time pass while staying as comfortable as possible. Some people can tough it out by entertaining themselves or by resting with the amenities provided by the airline, but having a supply of goods can make your flying experience much better. These are seven items you want in your carry-on for a long flight. Pillow The pillows provided by airlines tend to be pretty lackluster, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, Music, Seafood

Playing the Points Game: A Beginner’s Thoughts

June 1, 2019 by Kevin NelsonLeave a Comment

My youngest son is about to fly the coop and start college, joining his older brother in the fall at San Diego State. This means that my wife and I are about to become empty nesters, giving us the chance to fly the coop ourselves and travel more. With this looming rebirth of freedom, I am beginning to look into the wonderful (and complicated!) game of acquiring points as a means of knocking down the costs of airfare, lodging, restaurants, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airline, Alaska, Fashion, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New Orleans, Peru, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, San Diego, Shopping Mall, Singapore

How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips

April 24, 2019 by Frank LonsenLeave a Comment

Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Internet, Malaysia, Massachusetts, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam

Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

January 6, 2019 by Dave8 Comments

Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up the mystique of this island in my mind based upon stories my mother related from a several month trip she took to the South Pacific in the 1960s. Mo'orea was by far her favorite island in the French Polynesia. While Mo'orea has certainly changed since those days, a visit to the island is like walking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airline, Airport, America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Drinking, Flowers, Hiking, Honeymoon, Ice Cream, Iceland, Massage, Music, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic

Ode to the Antonov-24

December 23, 2018 by David Mould2 Comments

I’ll hear no grumbles about bumpy flights on twin-prop planes from regional airports in the U.S.. No sighs about the robotic sign-off from the cabin steward, “Thank you for choosing United” (as if you had a choice).  No, you have no grounds for complaint because you don’t know how terrifying such flights can be.  You have not had the Antonov-24 (a Soviet-era airplane) experience. The Antonov-24, a Soviet 44-seater turboprop which made its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, Airline, Airport, Asia, Bus Travel, Georgia, Train Travel

Top Five Most Useful Trip Preparations

April 19, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

While travels never go exactly according to plan (and perhaps that is part of why I travel), there are several important steps one can make prior to a trip to help ensure your trip is a smooth one. Insurance One of the most overlooked items when planning a trip is travel insurance. Sure it costs a bit to acquire prior to a trip but based on having peace of mind when traveling and the actual cost versus what might be incurred costs as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Cell Phone, Internet, Passport, Travel Insurance

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