Renting a car and driving in a foreign country can be nerve-wracking. And while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind), in much of the world it’s the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with a few simple tips. Driving is a great way for groups to get around and is the best way to visit smaller towns and villages in most countries – even in countries with great public transportation.
Category: Travel Tips
The Best Travel Gadgets
As the chaotic summer travel season gets underway, it’s more important than ever to pack efficiently and make sure you’ve got everything you need. This is our list of essential travel items, those things we always make sure we have with us when we go. Many of these items also make great gifts. Take a […]
Essential Travel Apps
There’s literally thousands of travel related apps out there and we thought we’d share some of our favorites that we go to time and again that help with planning and during travel. If you have a favorite we should know about and missed please let us know via comments. In no particular order….
Travel-Based Holiday Presents
The holidays are coming up, meaning there’s a good chance you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone or to add to your own wish list. Why not make it travel-themed?
How to Score the Perfect Lodging on Vacation
We don’t know about you, but we’ve stayed in a lot of different places while traveling. And by that we mean A LOT. We have also stayed in everything from 4 star luxury resorts to hostels with 24 beds in a room to pitching tents and camping. While some of the most “interesting” make great […]
Trains in Europe
The European train system is generally fantastic and makes it convenient and easy to get around. Certainly for travel between big cities it is the best way to go – it removes the travel time it takes getting to the airport and going through security. Even on trains such as the Eurostar through the Chunnel […]
Museum Survival – in 10 Steps
OK we’ll admit it – we really do love museums. We understand that they are not for everyone – but we really think they should be. Museums are designed to store many of the greatest achievements of humankind, and we think, approached properly, are an essential part of experiencing the world and the wonders of […]
Passport Control and Airport Security Lines – How to Make it Easier
The last thing you want to face after a 14 hour flight from overseas is a huge line at passport control, where you have to stand in line with 100 other bleary-eyed passengers. Likewise, running late for a flight and approaching a giant security line can be a nightmare. Fortunately there are some great ways […]
Better Carbon Travel: in Honor of #climatestrike
In honor of national #climatestrike day and because we are huge proponents of the environment, sustainable living, and sustainable travel we thought we should talk about your options. Here’s the deal: we love travel, as do you if you’re looking at our site. That being said, travel can be bad for the environment and we […]