When traveling, it's important to be aware of the potential risks that come with using your credit card. While credit cards are a convenient way to access cash and make purchases, they can also leave you vulnerable to fraud if you're not careful. If you do not want to use a credit card to pay for your next trip, and alternative is a personal loan for vacation. However, if you do travel with credit cards there are security factors you should be … [Read more...]
Top 3 safety tips when traveling
The world is finally starting to open up again. Flight schedules are being restored, there are amazing deals to be found in so many places, and tourism is set to start afresh. For keen travelers, it’s time to dust off our passports and start filling up our backpacks. There’s no doubt that raveling is one of the best ways to see new places and experience other cultures. But it's important to stay safe while on the road. With that in … [Read more...]
12 Fun Activities for Your First Camping Trip
Preparing for your first camping trip is undoubtedly exciting. However, don’t forget to plan ahead for what activities you will be doing. This last thing you want is to get bored because you didn’t pack the right equipment! Luckily, there are limitless possibilities to choose from. No matter what age group, there are different options that everybody can enjoy. Below we are going to take a look at twelve fun activities for your first camping … [Read more...]
What Should You Do if Your Car Breaks Down in the Middle of Nowhere?
What could be worse than your car breaking down? Your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere. While car owners never expect such an incident, it is best to be prepared for it. There are many reasons why a car could suddenly malfunction and leave you stranded in an unfamiliar location. Fortunately, the situation can be managed no matter what has happened to your vehicle or where you are. Continue reading below to learn about the steps to … [Read more...]
How to Stay Safe When Online Gaming
Gaming can be a really fun past-time for those who enjoy spending their time in the world of virtual reality. However, if you notice that your family member is spending a great deal of time online, how can you be sure they’re safe as to the content they’re being exposed to and the external threats that may arise? For the most part, you can control their safety if you’re aware of what to do to protect them. Whether you’re a concerned parent or … [Read more...]
How to hitchhike safely around Europe
Hitchhiking is a great way to travel around Europe, especially around Western Europe, because there are so many places you can get to by car. You could probably visit three different countries with only a day’s worth of driving. But, as great as hitchhiking can be, there are certain precautions that you should take to stay safe. The first of these is, of course, having travel insurance. An EHIC card can get you basic health insurance throughout … [Read more...]
Precautions to take before setting off on your travels
Travelling is one of the most life-changing experiences you can undertake. Whether you’re just jetting off to a fascinating location for a week or if you’re planning on living out of your backpack for a year somewhere, you’re bound to create unforgettable memories that you can cherish for years to come. Of course, it’s easy to get overexcited and rush your preparations when you have a big trip coming up, but you still need to take the regular … [Read more...]
Street Angel
Sighing with tired relief, we plopped our suitcases into the dusty, grey earth – we had arrived! The journey to Florence took far longer than we had anticipated and weariness dragged through our bodies like a ball and chain around an ankle. Our train started to pull off, rattling and screeching away from the station as we soaked in the new surroundings in the cool night air. I squinted at some small colourful objects in the distance and … [Read more...]
Best Ever Travel Tips
Best Ever Travel Tips by Tom Hall This small 100 page pocket book offers up the best travel tips, secrets and advice from travel experts. Its small enough that it will easily fit in a pocket. The hole in the upper part of the book allows one to hang this from outside of your luggage adding an additional cool factor to any backpack. Topics range from packing, money, health, safety, airports, hotels and more. In addition discover the best … [Read more...]
Adventure Travel in the Third World
Adventure Travel in the Third World by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin If the first sentence in the book, "I want to go where tourists don't go" sounds appealing, then this is a book you must read! Everything you need to know to survive in remote & hostile destinations. This book covers how to minimize risks and stay healthy in dangerous situations abroad. It includes information about how to select guides, how to bribe and smuggle as last … [Read more...]