I have this craving, this unending desire to go to the hard to get to places, to see those things that most people would avoid due to how troublesome it is to get there. I want to see it. I want to go. I want to see what is on the path and I want …
It’s one of a traveler’s greatest fears. They arrive at a country’s international airport and the ATM machine won’t give them cash in the local currency. What do you do? How do you get money for your trip? Let me tell you, I’ve been there and when you’re at that moment it is scary. For …
Typically airlines limit the weight of the bags you put under the plane, and your carry-on itself but there is a bag that you bring on the plane which is typically NOT weighed. These bags are known as “Personal items” and they range from a large purse to a medium size backpack to a laptop …
On this evening, a mere day before I go on my next great adventure, I am filled with some odd emotions. Today, I am filled with both nervousness and excitement on the eve of my 3-week journey through India. To handle these emotions, I think about them using what I refer to as the roller …
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When you’re looking for the best carry on luggage 2023, you need to pay attention to the most recent airline rules in regard to the size and weight of allowed carry on bags in addition to your personal needs and preferences. More than that, we are looking at affordable carry on luggage only because expensive …
I’m leaving for a 3-week trip to India in two weeks. This is the ideal time to start packing and I’ll tell you why. When you’re packing for a trip, the things you need you either have, need to be clean, or need to buy still, This is the fun part! At this phase, you’re …
You’ve gotten through security and suddenly find yourself lost in a sea of people all awaiting their airplanes together in a crowded airport. I know. It’s terrible. Travel anxiety hits us all at different points. Typically taking a seat near your plane is mostly a chill experience with few people walking by and some seats …
Every other day it feels like there is a new story about an airline passenger behaving badly and causing major problems on a plane. This article sheds some light on the patterns causing these passengers to be subdued or having the entire plane diverted in order to get them kicked off of the plane. The …
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Often to get to those harder-to-reach locations, we are subject to a layover. Most often layovers are in a large connecting city like Frankfurt or Tokyo or Delhi. With a city only steps away, what can you really do during a long layover? Prepare for the long layover Most often you can research the long …
While I love seeing the world, I have to admit not everything I see is great. In fact, some things that I wind up seeing are flat out mediocre. Other times I feel that I’ve been set up for a terrible day because maybe I missed a train or I couldn’t get a dinner reservation …
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Oh no, your flight has been cancelled! Now what? First, try to stay chilled out. Whatever you do keeping your head on your shoulders is the most important thing. 1. What to do if you think you’re flight will be cancelled If you suspect that there may be an issue with your upcoming flight there …
Step 1 – Do you actually even need a visa? Determine whether you need a visa you need to determine if the country that you are traveling to requires it from people from your country. Many countries will allow people in without a visa entirely or without a visa for up to 90 days. For …
When we travel we often find ourselves in places among people who are also traveling the world. I’ve found that the travel community is a wildly friendly set of people. In my journeys after briefly talking to other travelers, I have been invited to dinner with them, to drink with them, to do an activity …
If you’re traveling solo or with a partner safety should be a concern. Taking a few steps to enhance how you’re seen by others can help you to stay safe while traveling. My father would be proud of this post because he is always very worried for me when I travel. If you take these …
You’ve just arrived at your destination, now what? When you first arrive at your destination you will be filled with many emotions from feeling drained to incredible excitement and perhaps a little fear that you aren’t sure what to do next. On this page we give you the ## things that you should do when …
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