You can get to a remarkable variety of places and tourist attractions by way of plane, train, bus, and boat. Sometimes, though, the only way to veer off the beaten path and explore lesser-known destinations is to have your own set of wheels. Renting a car is relatively simple in the U.S. — aside from navigating all of the “extras”…
Bacteria, bed bugs, and other health hazards may be lurking in your hotel room. These unwanted guests can ruin your vacation before you even see the sights. In order to avoid a hotel nightmare, know how to spot potential dangers and how to protect yourself. Some hotel hazards you should be aware of include: TV Remotes When thinking of hotel…
Great news for frequent flyers: The rate of lost luggage has reached an all time low. As of 2015, an average of only 3.24 bags are misplaced per every thousand. Although the numbers are on our side, many travelers would agree that a tiny fear of losing luggage persists. That’s why every time I go to pack my carry-on before…
London is massive, with nearly 9 million people spread across more than 600 square miles. Since the terrain is mostly flat and the streets in Central London are compact, it can be hard to fully appreciate the city’s scale from street level. One of the best ways to experience London — and any city, for that matter — is by…
When you’re traveling in Europe on a budget, it can be challenging to eat healthy meals, particularly when you have a packed itinerary. Sure, some countries are relatively inexpensive and others have readily available organic and healthy food options. It can get complicated, however, when you’re continually on the move and arrive in unfamiliar cities and locales. Chances are that…
Imagine yourself lounging on one of the French Riviera’s famous beaches. You see glistening water, hear the waves softly crashing and feel the sun’s rays kissing your skin. As fantastic as this may sound, in reality the sun will beat down and you’ll wish for the slightest breeze to cool you. Perhaps stopping in a café with air conditioning could…
Traveling without a smartphone seems almost unthinkable. Imagine: There was once a time when embarking on a road trip required a paper map, booking a hotel room meant you actually had to call the concierge, and word of mouth was pretty much all you had to rely on to find a great restaurant in a new city. Thankfully, in a…
Swimming with dolphins, cuddling with a lion cub, riding an elephant. While these are all great opportunities for an Instagram-worthy picture, they aren’t always fair to the animals involved. The ethical treatment of wildlife has been the subject of debate for quite some time now, and rightfully so. Many tourist attractions around the world mistreat animals to make money, often…
When people romanticize a vacation in Italy, they tend to picture one of a few scenes: navigating the canals of Venice in a gondola, exploring ancient ruins in Rome, walking among vineyards in Tuscany, or perhaps even shopping in Milan. Often overlooked, but no less captivating, is Sicily. While it is relatively easy and inexpensive to navigate the island by…
Shark Week, when fascinated viewers are told tales of vicious sharks inhabiting every ocean on the planet, is just around the corner. The stories of these murderous creatures, coupled with a few close-ups of their rows of sharp teeth, have incited paranoia ever since the first bloodthirsty beast in Jaws. In fact, 51 percent of Americans admit to being absolutely…
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