Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Vienna, Austria, one of my favorite cities. When you think about travel, you think about the beautiful sights you’re going to see, the delicious food you’re going to sample, and the experiences you will have. What you probably don’t think about are all the travel scams and rip-offs…
Six Things that Suck About Being Sick on Vacation
Hey there, fellow travelers! We’re in Paris at Sacre Coeur, and I’m under the weather with a cold and my son is projectile vomiting back at our apartment. It’s not fun to be traveling when you’re sick, but sometimes it happens. Whether you are flying with a cold or dealing with tummy troubles, being sick…
Buying Souvenirs: What Not to Buy When You Travel
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re on Lake Constance in Southern Germany and we’re talking about buying souvenirs. When you travel, it’s always tempting to want to bring memories home with you so you can reminisce about a trip long after you’ve returned to your home and work. As much as we travel, we’re still…
8 Rules for Picking a Guidebook
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Hamburg, Germany. Although most of us do our travel planning and research online these days, there are still times when tourism books can be valuable. So today we’re sharing our advice on how to find the best travel books for your travel style. Of course, you can buy…
How to Use Your Cell Phone Overseas
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Stockholm Sweden and we’re talking cell phones and travel. If you’re not careful, your phone bill could become the most expensive part of your international vacation. So, I thought I would give our readers some tips on how to use your cell phone overseas. Research International Calling Plans…
How to Plan a Honeymoon in Europe
Hey there, fellow travelers! If you are planning your honeymoon, congratulations! We get a lot of questions from our fans about planning a honeymoon in Europe. If you’re also planning a wedding, you know that a lot of stuff with the wedding planning is out of your control, but the honeymoon is all yours. So…
Why Do Americans Always Say City & Country?
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Las Vegas and answering questions we get from our fans. One question we get often is “why do Americans always say American city names followed by the state, or the town names followed by the country?” People think it’s odd, and even annoying when Americans say “London, England”…
6 Rules for European Train Travel
European Train Travel Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Lubeck Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 45 minutes by train from Hamburg. We had a bit of a rowdy train ride coming here, so I thought it was the perfect time to share six unwritten rules of train travel in Europe. #1 Be…
Rainy Day Travel Advice
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Bamberg, Germany enjoying beautiful weather. But good weather isn’t always guaranteed when you’re traveling. So, today we’re sharing our tips for things to do while it’s raining. It’s always a good idea to have some rainy day activities planned during your vacation, just in case! #1 Hop On…
7 Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites While Traveling
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Rio de Janeiro and we’re talking about mosquito prevention. Mosquitos are everywhere, and a lot of travelers worry about getting Zika or Yellow Fever when traveling to countries with mosquitos. So, today we’re sharing some tips on how you can avoid mosquito bites while traveling. #1 Mosquito Repellant…