Adapter vs Converter
If you're new to traveling internationally, you may have never had to deal with an adapter or a converter. But if you're getting ready to travel abroad, this is an important topic...
If you're new to traveling internationally, you may have never had to deal with an adapter or a converter. But if you're getting ready to travel abroad, this is an important topic...
A Little Planning Goes a Long Way For many people, the 48 hours before international travel is stress-filled and unpleasant, but this is not an inevitable state of affairs. A little planning...
Setting an attainable goal can make a huge difference when it comes to whether or not you actually achieve that goal. This is true whether you are setting career goals, fitness goals,...
Remember when you are packing to leave some room for bringing back souvenirs if this is something you like to do. It's also a good idea to have a back up plan...
Plastic bags are one of the most useful little extras you can pack in your luggage. You can use ziplock-type resealable bags, or it can be a way to recycle bags you...
Anticipation Most of us assume that the greatest enjoyment in travel is the actual trip itself, but believe it or not, research shows that a significant percentage of the enjoyment is in...
There is a psychological phenomenon called the "IKEA Effect" that probably should be called the "Betty Crocker Effect" given that researchers began to first pay attention to it when instant cake mixes...
How to Handle Money I used to not be able to manage money. No, I'm not talking about budgeting. I'm talking about dealing with unfamiliar currency in another country. During my first...
Is International Travel Really That Different? Travel is travel...except when it isn't. Traveling internationally has some different considerations from traveling domestically. If you're considering traveling out of the country for the first...
When traveling internationally, it is important to be familiar with the paperwork you need before sitting down to make your reservations. I said "to be familiar" with the documentation rather than having...