We’ve all been there. We heard the tales of far off locations and regardless of our age we decided to do it: to plan our first trip. We may have researched, bought the guide books, picked up one of those…
The 34 Most Inspirational Travel Quotes of All Time
I must say, I love travel quotes. Some make me laugh, some make me ponder, others make me gaze out into the distance and think of my last trip. Whether you need a little boost to get you moving or simply…
Global Entry for SFO travelers
Global Entry is a wonderful resource for those of you who enjoy travel overseas and the program can also benefit domestic travelers as well! I had no idea what Global Entry was prior to April and I wish I could have…
The Best Way to Explore Scotland? – A Rabbie’s Tour Review
My recent trip to Scotland was a first for me on many levels: First time visiting the UK First time to a colder destination in summer (I always opt for warmer vacations) First time taking using a tour group Yup, that’s right.…
The joys of packing for Scotland weather
Let’s get this out of the way first: I’m a warm weather kinda girl. Think beaches, sunny blue sky, and 70+ degree weather. That’s when I’m in my element and quite happy. So this upcoming trip is definitely out of…
How to deal with Culture Shock while Traveling
Regardless of whether you move to a new country, travel long-term, or even just visit a country that’s completely out of your comfort zone, at some stage you’re likely to experience culture shock. The best way to tackle culture shock…
Traveling soon? Common sense travel tips to keep you safe
While Americans are usually vigilant about keeping themselves and their belonging safe at home, once they’re traveling they often leave common sense at the airport gate. USA Today recently posted an article titled “Is Common Sense in Travel Dead?”, which…
5 Ways to Work and Travel Around the World
With the constant invention of new technology, it’s becoming much easier to work and travel overseas. And with the average American only entitled to two weeks vacation a year, more and more people are quitting unsatisfying jobs for a chance…
Should you travel to North Korea?
While there are many interesting countries in the world, some travelers will always be drawn to the ‘harder’ countries, you know-like the ones where democracy is a curse word. The fact is, the world is smaller than it was 20…
The Best Travel Apps for 2014
While travel can be exciting and fun, parts of it can also be stressful and boring. Here are some of the best travel apps for 2014, to help you stay organized and focus on enjoying yourself overseas. Trip It This…
Why you should take the Travel Insurance
Travel insurance. You’d think it would be a priority right? But only around 30% of Americans purchase travel insurance before leaving to go on vacation. When you think about the fact that travel insurance is usually only 5-12% of the…
How to get Free Accommodation around the World
Recently News.com.au posted an article titled “How we spent four months in Europe with free meals and accommodation”. But this is nothing new. Both couples and solo travelers are doing this every day. How? By using a variety of different…
3 Travel Startups you should know about
We all know about the big startups like Airbnb and Tripit, and many of us use them regularly. But creative types are working every day on more apps and websites that make travel even easier. Here are 3 travel startups…
What can we expect from travel in 2014?
The world is getting smaller. Destinations that used to take weeks to get to are now accessible by a flight and a bus ride. With the invention of Skype and Facebook, travelers are staying away for longer as well, and…
Why your next Vacation should be to Antarctica
It may seem strange, but Antarctica is set to be the “next best thing” as far as travel and tourism is concerned. This intrepid destination made number two in Lonely Planet’s Top Ten Countries 2014, and Antarctica has some of…
The Best Kid-free Restaurants in the United States
Picture this: It’s your anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion and you and your partner have treated yourselves to a rare night out in a fancy restaurant. The current economic situation can mean that these celebratory nights out are rare…
Why kid-free Seating Zones are Necessary
Although frequent travelers have long been begging airlines to offer kid-free seating zones, the majority of airlines have simply chosen to keep families happy at the risk of alienating kid-free travelers. It’s something that has been in the media repeatedly,…
5 of the Best Places to go Without Kids
There are some places that are best visited without kids, but it can be hard to narrow down an exciting destination for kid-free travel. Here are 5 of the best places to travel without kids. New Zealand To get to the Land…
The Best Kid-Free Hotels
After surviving the flight, the first thing many people want to do is check into their hotel and get some sleep. But what if you enter the lobby, exhausted and jetlagged, only to wince as your ears are assaulted by…
How to Cruise Kid-free
Cruising is the fastest growing part of the travel industry and for good reason. It’s estimated that at least 24% of Americans have cruised at least once, and it’s an addictive choice of vacation, with many people cruising at least…