To have a true vacation, you need to completely escape. Yet that’s getting harder and harder to do when you’re virtually tethered to your online life. It’s difficult to recharge your own batteries when you’re constantly charging your tablet or smartphone. When your mind relaxes without...
You have a multi-country Rail Europe pass and limited funds, so what do you do? Easy, you target the following cities, which give you more cultural bang for the Euro. Krakow, Poland – Compact and historic, Krakow boasts all of the castles, palaces and cathedrals that...
A great holiday is one that’s perfect from start to end. That involves the flight, yet some people believe it’s impossible to fly comfortably in coach. Whether you’re starting your holiday or heading home after a dazzling week in Hawaii, here are some simple steps...
Storm the World's Best Unknown Castles When you think of castles, your mind typically thinks of Europe. Yet there is a dazzling array of strongholds throughout the world, each adapting their own geographic influences to amaze visitors far and wide. Here’s a list of storm-worthy castles...
In life, there are pantsers and there are plotters. Pantsers like to live by the seat of their pants (hence the term ‘pantsers'), winging it as they go with the flow and see where the universe takes them. Plotters, on the other hand, plot out...
There are many advantages to traveling alone. You get to do exactly what you want, eat at the restaurants you want, see the exact sights you want, linger at the museum as long as you want and stay out at the club as late as...
We usually spend time with friends in three or four hour blocks, going to dinner and the movies or watching a football game. So when friends decide to travel together, they're suddenly faced with each other's whims, needs and preferences 24/7, which sometimes causes enough...
Some people believe that the "perfect family holiday" is a myth, some unattainable concept created by marketers. Apparently, those people have never been on a cruise vacation. Today's modern cruise ships offer a wide range of entertainment and activities for every member of the family,...
The inspirational power of Paris is legendary. For centuries writers and painters have been drawn to the grandness and magic of this star-studded city in search of inspiration, as if pulled by some artistic magnet affixed atop the Eiffel Tower. For bibliophiles, no tour of Paris...
You only need two things to enjoy a romantic holiday: someone to share it with, and time to stare deeply into each other's eyes. Luckily there are many vacation options you can choose to get both of these necessities without breaking the bank. Here's a...
