Honest Travel Advice
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re at Heathrow Airport, one of five major airports in London. Since there are so many airports in London, I wanted to provide the basic transport information for each of the airports so that you can find the best way to and from the airport. Whether you are looking for…
Hey there, fellow travelers! People talk a lot about Europe, and we obviously love coming here, but there are some places in Europe, and rumors about traveling in Europe, that are overrated. Today, we’re talking about the most overrated European cities and attractions. If you’re planning a trip to Europe and aren’t sure where to…
Hey there, fellow travelers! We have so many posts about what to do while you’re traveling, but this post is about the things you need to do before you travel. This isn’t about the travel documents you need, or how to plan your trip, but a vacation checklist of those little things you need to…
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today I’m in Beijing, China. I’m teaching here for a few weeks, and having a great time. China is an amazing country, and the people are wonderful. But the process of getting a Chinese Visa keeps a lot of people from visiting. You have to have a visa to visit China,…