Sleeping in a Cardboard Box and Conversations with Strangers
What do you talk about when you meet a stranger? If you're an American, you probably ask the other person what they do for a living, but this isn't always the first...
Check and Recheck Your Dates!
What Holidays Do You Celebrate? Do you live in a country that celebrates Boxing Day? If not, you might be surprised by the fact that many businesses are closed the day after...
Research–How to Get There
Figuring out how to get somewhere is one of the most frustrating parts of trip planning. Because so much of what we consider adventure or exotic travel involves flying to another country,...
Research–How to Get Around
Transportation, both to your destination and around your destination, is second in expense and importance only to your choice of lodging. Not planning thoughtfully can lead to added expense, wasted time, and...
Why Do We Travel?
Let's take a break from planning, shall we? Let's talk about why we travel because it is the why that makes all of the effort of planning worthwhile. My Travel Background From...
A Word of Warning About Reviews
Reviews of tourist locations and activities, restaurants, and lodging are all extremely useful when planning a trip, but it is important to know how to read reviews in a helpful manner. Negativity...
Research — Places to Stay
For me, figuring out where to stay is equally fun and overwhelming. The options seem endless! This is where I usually get practical and serious with the budget, if for no other...
Tuesday Travel Tip #7
In addition to doing your research about the safety of the area you are wanting to visit, you can get an intuitive feel for an area by checking it out virtually. When...
Tuesday Travel Tip #6
Don't be afraid of public transportation! Having or renting a car is sometimes a necessity if you are traveling in more rural areas, but if you are visiting a city (or even...
Research — What to See and Do
Researching the places you want to visit can be overwhelming, so it is important to pay attention to what you've identified as your priorities. It is also useful to think about why...