Tag Archive

Find your own Favorites

By John Traveler

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... »

Getting Around Europe

By John Traveler

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... »

The Beauty and Diversity of Portugal

By John Traveler

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... »

5 Tips to Find Cheap Summer Travel

By John Traveler

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... »

Take the Guess Work out of Priceline’s Name Your Price

By John Traveler

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... »

Skip Madame Tussaud’s in London

By John Traveler

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... »

Older Posts