Handling Culture Shock

Travel is a great way to discover new things about the world and yourself. That said, what you discover can come as a shock at first.  If you’re traveling somewhere very different from your home and staying abroad for an extended period of time, it will be an...

Preventing Travel Mishaps

As long as there have been travelers, there have been many ways travels could go wrong. Just because they could doesn’t mean they should. Here are tips to help you travel smarter and safer for any trip. Pickpocket-Proof Yourself Major metropolises such as London,...

Four Family Friendly Trips

Planning a family vacation can be difficult, especially if you have young children. You want to expose them to the richness and wonders of the world, but you also don’t want to have to deal with antsy, bored children. Never fear – these cultural vacations can keep...

Choosing Your Travel Getaway

Do you want to travel somewhere but just aren’t quite sure where? Answering these basic questions can give you the framework you need to choose your next great travel getaway. What Is Your Budget? Maybe you thrill to the glamor of your favorite stars’ globe-trotting...

Meeting Locals While Traveling

Traveling to another country can be intimidating, especially when it comes to interacting with the locals. If you aren’t an expert on local customs or don’t speak the language, you might be worried about embarrassing yourself in front of the locals or even potentially...