Tuesday Travel Tip #11
When traveling together with another person or a group, if possible, book your airline tickets together. This can help you stay together if changes are made to your flights, such as when...
When traveling together with another person or a group, if possible, book your airline tickets together. This can help you stay together if changes are made to your flights, such as when...
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...
If you are trying to figure out the cheapest available airfare, consider whether buying two one-way tickets is actually more affordable than buying a round-trip ticket. This also allows you the flexibility...
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...
When planning a trip in which flights are involved, consider adding a third location as an affordable way to expand your adventure. Many airlines will allow you to have a "stopover" without...
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...
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...
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...
Safety is a concern that prevents many people from ever venturing into independent travel, but it's often the illusion of what is or isn't safe rather than the reality that we focus...
If you've picked a location and your travel companions, it's time to start your research. Wait! Please don't leave yet! I promise this isn't going to be as painful as you think...