The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. When I told people I was traveling to Uzbekistan, they exclaimed "Uzbekiwhere?!" and then followed that up by "Is it safe?!" Uzbekistan IS bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, countries that are not very well known in the West. So I suppose the "safe" question was fair enough! I'm here to give you the 411 on this destination and hopefully … [Read more...]
British and American passports slide down global rankings as 2019 index is published
British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 … [Read more...]
12 Things You Need to Know when Booking a Trip to Thailand
Thailand is a popular travel destination for Americans and Europeans. Anyone who has watched the movie ‘The Beach’ can’t fail to be mesmerized by the idyllic landscape, with its towering cliffs, lush tropical greenery, white sand, and turquoise ocean. It truly is an amazing place. Whether you elect to visit Bangkok, Phuket, or the rest of Thailand, you won’t be disappointed. Thailand has something to offer everyone. From ancient temples to … [Read more...]
2019 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS! 1. Matt Scott: Trans-Siberian Railway http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-asia/time-spent-on-the-trans-siberian-railway/ 2. Abdul Rastagar: CicLAvia -When LA Ditches the Car http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-north-america/ciclavia-when-la-ditches-the-car/ 3. Mi West: By A Single Thread … [Read more...]
How to Tell if House Sitting is Right for You
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...]
The Easiest American Holiday You’ve Had
So you’ve got that travel itch, and you want to get out and see places, do things, and experience all sorts of new people and places. What place encompasses that more than the United States of America? It’s huge, with 50 states to pick from and anything from snowy mountains to desert canyons, but the only issue is sometimes it’s a hassle getting to take a holiday to the US with all the paperwork. But what if there was a way to get there which … [Read more...]
Expect the Unexpected: Take Precautions When Traveling Abroad
You’ve been there before. You planned a domestic trip and despite your attention to detail, something goes wrong. You lose your luggage at the airport, your hotel room was never reserved, you forget to pack your cell phone charger, or some other crazy thing goes wrong causing you to have to make a few adjustments. You may be a tad bit frustrated, but your trip isn’t completely ruined. When you add a few thousand miles and an entirely different … [Read more...]
How to Prepare and Pack Like a Pro for a Trip
After 20+ years of traveling, a question I am asked every now and then is, "I will be traveling to (fill in the destination here) - how should I pack?" And the answer that I always reply with is, "pack light"! I'm less concerned with how long you are going for and where you are going - as I have lightweight options that will work for general travel to most destinations on the planet regardless of whether your trip is a week or 2 months. One … [Read more...]
Top Five Most Useful Trip Preparations
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...]
Visiting North Korea (not really)
During a recent visit to Yangon, Myanmar a friend of a friend working in the city informed us about a North Korean restaurant within a 10 minute drive of where we were staying (the Merchant Art Boutique Hotel). My only other experience with North Korea was in Dandong, China. An old military bridge (today called the Friendship Bridge) extends half way across the Yalu River. I was there in the middle of winter and I remember it was extremely … [Read more...]
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