What To Pack For A Cruise: The Ultimate Guide

What To Pack For A Cruise: The Ultimate Guide

Packing for a cruise is similar to packing for a vacation with a few important differences. Consider adding several things to your packing list that you might not have included on past travel adventures. Here is an outline of items I’ve found useful when heading out to sea. Choosing The... read more
11 Things All Travelers Should Keep In Their Wallets

11 Things All Travelers Should Keep In Their Wallets

Most of us spend a lot of time obsessing about what to pack for our upcoming vacations, yet we rarely stop and think about what we pack in our wallets. We tend to just grab and go – taking the same stuff we carry around everyday and transporting them halfway... read more
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Preventing Motion Sickness On A Cruise

Preventing Motion Sickness On A Cruise

Does your stomach get queasy just at the thought of being at sea? Don’t worry; you don’t need to restrict yourself to land adventures. Read on to learn a number of strategies for tackling seasickness, ranging from home remedies to medications to other stomach-easing activities. Preventing Seasickness 1. Move to a stable part of the... read more
In Transit? Learn How To Make The Most Of A Layover

In Transit? Learn How To Make The Most Of A Layover

Sometimes I have only a day – or even just a few hours – to see a city. Whether I’m passing through town during an overland journey or I have a flight that is transiting in the city, figuring out what to see during that short period can be tough. I mean, when you have... read more
The Best Spot On A Cruise Ship For Seasickness Sufferers

The Best Spot On A Cruise Ship For Seasickness Sufferers

Where you situate yourself on a cruise ship can make a big difference in your comfort. You could rock & roll on deck 15 at the bow in the roaring 40s or enjoy a relatively calm ride in the middle of the ship. Not sure what any of that means? Read on to learn all... read more
TED Talk On The Science Of Jet Lag

TED Talk On The Science Of Jet Lag

If there’s one thing that can zap the fun out of a vacation or drain the productivity from a business trip, it’s jet lag. Feeling hungry in the middle of the night, dosing off during the day, and struggling to sleep after dark are just some of the debilitating symptoms associated with hopping on a... read more
Norovirus: What You Need To Know Before Cruising

Norovirus: What You Need To Know Before Cruising

Are you concerned about catching norovirus or other illnesses aboard a cruise ship? Norovirus is almost as widespread as the common cold and has the potential to ruin a few precious travel days if you do not take precautions. I should know – I caught it aboard a cruise ship and was confined to my... read more
What To Bring Home From Your Travels

What To Bring Home From Your Travels

This is a guest post by Kate Stendahl Meier. On my travels I often struggle at markets and in shops because I tend to want to bring home “treasures” for myself and for friends and relatives. Maybe your girlfriend asked for French books for her son. Or your mom’s birthday is coming up and you... read more
Tips For Exploring Cruise Ports On Your Own

Tips For Exploring Cruise Ports On Your Own

You have just gotten off a cruise ship in a foreign country. You are exploring a port on your own for the day having decided not to take a ship-sponsored tour. So what happens next? How you choose to get around can make a big difference in your experience. Here are four transportation options when... read more
11 Ways To Get More Pleasure Out Of Your Travels

11 Ways To Get More Pleasure Out Of Your Travels

If you’re reading this website, chances are you already agree that travel is a pleasurable experience. It’s something you look forward to and enjoy and probably want to do more of. But since few people can travel all the time, getting the most pleasure possible out of the time we do spend traveling is worth... read more
Should I Go On The Cruise Line’s Shore Excursions?

Should I Go On The Cruise Line’s Shore Excursions?

When cruising, your ship will stop at several destinations along the way. While you’re docked, you can choose to go on a ship-sponsored tour of the city, explore on your own, or stay on the ship during these “port days”. Which option is best for you is something to consider before you even set sail.... read more
Hotel Germ Hotspots And The 7 Things You Should Sanitize

Hotel Germ Hotspots And The 7 Things You Should Sanitize

When you stay at a hotel – particularly a high end one – the expectation is that it’ll be clean. But no matter how fancy the establishment or how high the price tag, study after study shows that many hotel rooms are seething with germs. While hotel rooms do get cleaned after each guest checks... read more
Compose Better Travel Photos Using The Rule Of Thirds

Compose Better Travel Photos Using The Rule Of Thirds

You can turn your travel photos from good to great by being aware of a few tricks professional photographers use every day. One of these tricks includes a composition technique known as the Rule of Thirds. Do you always put your subject in the center of your photos? Don’t. Instead, use the Rule of Thirds... read more
Get Front Row Seats At Panama’s Carnival Celebrations

Get Front Row Seats At Panama’s Carnival Celebrations

Another Carnival season has come and gone, and as usual, most eyes were on the biggest celebration in the world – Brazil’s. But actually attending Rio’s famous festival is no easy feat — you’ll have to contend with crowds numbering in the millions, high hotel prices, and seats far from the parade action. In fact,... read more