There are travel expenses you expect, such as dinners, attraction tickets and cab fares. But then there are those you don’t expect, and you find yourself looking for the nearest pharmacy or grocery store to buy them. These unexpected expenses tend to inflate our travel...
A great vacation replenishes the traveler. It’s absorbing, taking you on an uplifting narrative of adventure and relaxation. It recharges you, so that by the last day, you are ready to tackle the real world with fresh and vibrant intentions. The same can be said for...
We all love art museums when we travel, but sometimes we get a little museum-ed out. If the thought of seeing another original Picasso or staring up at Michelangelo’s David gets your yawn-maker going, consider visiting one of these museums instead: El Museo de las Momias...
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...
