March 15, 2013 in Budget Travel, Gear Spotlight, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
Travel gear has certainly come along way. However, I sometimes find that the best things come in humble packages. Some of my most useful pieces of travel gear are even homemade. iPod Holder My dear friend Cindy knitted this for me. The one time I wasn’t using it my iPod fell in a toilet, so [...]
February 4, 2013 in Gear Spotlight, How To, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
“Wow, that’s impressive,” the other traveler said, admiring my daypack as I boarded the bus to Orange Walk. “Of course, a lot of my stuff is diving gear.” “I’ve got a mask and snorkel in there,” I replied. Admittedly, I was pleased by the complement. Packing light was a skill I’d been cultivating for years. [...]
by Elmer Cruz
January 23, 2013 in Australia, Gear Spotlight, Travel Tips, Travel Writing
As travelers and bloggers, there are tools of the trade we can’t do without. Those I normally travel with are: iPad – for that quick post or immediate social network connection. Just recently bought a logitech keyboard/hardcase for it and it functions pretty much like a netbook, allowing me to use all my Apple keyboard [...]
by WYNNA
January 18, 2013 in Asia, Hong Kong, Travel Tips
It was a long-time dream of mine to travel outside of the country. And just last December, I had my dream come true; I got myself a round trip ticket to “Asia’s World City” – Hong Kong. It all started with a spur of the moment invitation from one of my college friends. She saw [...]
January 7, 2013 in How To, Travel Tips
I’ve sometimes heard travelers brag about not using a guide book. Not me. As a woman traveling alone, my guide book gives me a sense of confidence and security. It allows me to revel in anticipation before the trip starts, leads me to other travelers who will tell me of places that are not in [...]
December 24, 2012 in Travel Tips
Beware the Expat’s Suitcase Returning to Mexico after visiting family in Hawaii, I was not surprised to see the slip of paper indicating that TSA had inspected my luggage. But it did make me wonder what they thought. Among other odd items, my carry-on-sized suitcase held a piano stool. Part of my strategy of moving [...]
by Tiffany
September 13, 2012 in Jordan, Learning Center, Middle East & Africa, Travel Tips
I’ll admit it, I had no idea camel riding was so DIFFICULT! Everyone always talks about how awesome it is and how you shouldn’t miss out on trying it, but my goodness, no one ever mentions what to actually expect. It definitely takes some time getting used to. But the process of riding a camel [...]
August 13, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Scuba & Snorkel, Travel Tips, USA
Few corners of the world offer so much variety in so little space as Hawaii’s Big Island. If you can get yourself to the middle of the Pacific, here are a few tips to make the most of your time: Volcan-O Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not only a must-see travel destination, it should be one [...]
July 14, 2012 in Destination Guides, Sightseeing, Travel Tips
A visit to Orlando would be incomplete without a visit to its world-class theme parks. Orlando’s adventure parks are consistently ranked as the best in the world. With over 51million visitors per year, the parks act as a magnet for families looking for fun-filled vacations. The huge theme parks offer exhilarating rides, unforgettable experiences, and [...]
June 25, 2012 in Travel Resources, Travel Tips
I was a twenty-something American in Paris. There were five of us, crossing the Seine on our way to the Louvre. A bike race was happening on the street below us and everyone stopped to watch. The minutes ticked away. I felt agitated. I don’t really care about sports, especially that one. I don’t ride [...]
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