If you are an avid traveller, you’re probably used to reading guide books and seeing the same formulaic information about a country. At times it can be off putting because you rarely get a sense of the destination until you actually get there. As I’ve mentioned before, blogs are a good way to virtually explore […]

Safe at home, it’s easy to tell what someone’s non-verbal cues are saying to you or about you: as long as you don’t think too much about it. The guy whistling at the girl or checking her out from across the room usually thinks she’s attractive. She might have a piece of broccoli stuck in […]

Traveling with young children can bring many challenges, as any parent knows. What many parents forget while traveling is that their fellow travelers, by proximity, share their child-related difficulties. With a bit of planning and a little effort, not only can the resentful stares and hostile whispers of your fellow travelers be avoided, but also […]

There’s a blog meme that’s been around for a while now called “What’s In Your Bag?”. The idea is that you photograph your bag and this is somehow a reflection of your personality. I’m not sure I really agree with this in terms of your every day purse or pack, but what you carry in […]

CNN rcently listed their top 25 travel sites. There are alot of the usual supsects but I came across a few that I liked, if only for the novelty effect:

Meethalfway.com helps plan trips with your friends to meet half way. It seems to be targeted especially at business people that need to travel alot. […]

Surely everyone dreams of having a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. But simple peeves from forgetting your toothbrush to major issues like missing your flight can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Here are five tips on planning your next worry-free vacation.

Plan when and where you’re going. Figuring out the right time to travel is […]

The French are renowned for their unique working hours. The French lunch hour is sacred and attempts to introduce open-all hours or 24 hour service have been met with strong resistance. When travelling in France, you can find yourself easily thrown off track by not adapting to the opening hours practised throughout the country. It’s […]

Money and travel are often a dangerous mix but a necessity, even when you are on a budget. There’s is nothing quite as frustrating as having to interrupt your trip because of cash flow problems. The following tips will help you ensure that everything runs smoothly:

How to Carry Your Cash: Pick-pocketing is an art, and […]