Sometimes the best way to get relaxed and release stress is to get away from it all. And with all the amazing sights around the world, there are many places to go and relax. But travelling alone can be dangerous in the world that we live in today. What are you to do when you cannot find a travel companion? Travel groups have a stigma of including pasty-faced tourists with large cameras hanging around...
In the world of travel names like Rick Steves and the good people at the Travel Channel have great influence on travelers. And while I appreciate Rick Steve’s work and the information diseminated by Samantha Brown, I have come to realize that they are not your average travelers and as such the information they provide needs to be taken with a grain of salt. First, even though they give you budget travel tips, their...
First-time travelers to Europe might be in for a culture shock. Different languages from one country to another, mode of public transportation and the way of life is much different in Europe than it is in the US even though Europe is, for the most part, far removed from the cliche “Third World” often used to describe poorer economies in Asia, Africa and South America. But despite the cultural and socio-economic differences between the...
Portugal is perhaps the only country in western Europe that is unspoiled by commercial tourism, that has not been overrun by shopping malls for tourists, that does not double your dinner check just because you ordered coffee and that does not have tourists flocking its hotels and beaches. So I almost feel guilty writing about Portugal, that I am contributing in some way to letting a secret out. That Portugal is a country with...
Sherman’s Travel released these five tips below to find cheap vacations for summer: Tip #1: Book a midweek getaway. Weekend travel usually carries premiums on flights and hotels. Try searching in August for the best results. Tip #2: Avoid holiday weekends. Long-weekend holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day are in high demand — and priced accordingly. Tip #3: Choose an off-season destination. Go where the crowds aren’t to avoid paying peak-season rates. Beach...
Priceline.com is perhaps one of the best online travel sites out there, pioneering the “Name Your Price” model. While the site offers discounted prices on hotels, airfare, car rentals and vacations much like competitors like Expedia and Orbitz, it distinguishes itself from these competitors by offering this unique “Name Your Price” feature. The only catch with this feature is that once you specify your criteria, you don’t have control over what you get. For...
London is a beautiful city and the first European city you want to see. With so much to do there, take Madame Tussauds off your list. The wax figures look good but not worth the money you have to cough up and if you’ve seen one wax museum, you’ve seen them all. Make better use of your time by visiting Westminster Abbey, climbing St. Paul’s dome or simply enjoy a pint at a local...
