If you’re planning a trip to Beijing there are a few key things you won’t want to miss out on: a trip to the great wall, exploring the Forbidden City, and of course shopping. Like in most cities in China, Beijing has a number of opportunities to shop. One of the more exciting parts of […]
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Does this Travel Tip Work?
Travel Tip: Try Taking the Middle Seat Whether flying for hours halfway around the globe or simply a couple of hours to a neighboring country- flying can pose a few comfort challenges. Those who frequently travel are more often than not keeping an ear to the ground for the latest travel tip and trick. When […]
September Travel Warnings
Each month the US Department of State continuously releases travel warning and alerts for countries around the world. Although these warnings have been created by the US government and speak directly to US citizens- they are helpful resources for anyone traveling abroad as they raise light to current conditions. If you haven’t been able to […]
Prepare for Hurricane and Typhoon Season
Hurricane and Typhoon season is official here. The Eastern Pacific season starts May 15th and the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1st. Unlike other natural disasters like tornados or earthquakes, hurricanes often give those who will be effected time to prepare. However, it’s still important to be prepared before a warning is even in […]
Ways to Keep in Touch While Abroad
If you are traveling without a loved one, especially for a long period of time, it is not always an easy road. Keeping in contact with those you had to leave behind is important, but often difficult to find ways other than talking on the phone to stay up to date on their life- and […]
Number of Expats in the Philippines is Increasing
In 2011 more than 3.5 million foreigners, both visitors and expatriates entered the Philippines according to the Bureau of Immigration. This number is almost four percent higher than in the previous year, meaning the number of expats in the Philippines is increasing. The Philippines is becoming a popular destination for individuals looking to relocate to […]
Airline Bans Infants
Ever find yourself on a long plan ride next to a crying, screaming baby? No matter how loud you play your music, how good those noise muffling headphones are, or how deep you insert those earplugs, it may be near to impossible to muffle the noise. We all understand that children are children and that […]
How to Choose the Best Airplane Seat
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, your long distance travel usually involves an airplane and like many of us these days, it can be the most stressful time of your entire trip. By the time you’ve lugged your bags to the counter, attempted to understand the new touch screen check-in system, waited in […]
Solar Plane Changes Airline Travel Forever
If you are following the news, you will notice that there is a lot of discussion over oil prices. On the supply side, the political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa has caused disruptions in the supply and led to higher prices for the end consumer. This, along with future speculation, continues to […]
Pros and Cons: Aisle versus Window Seat
Do You Prefer a Window or an Aisle Seat? I am writing you today as I just arrived in my destination country. As excited as I was, the plane ride was about 24 hours. Since this was my first trip on an airplane, I was unable to decide between the aisle or window seat. I […]
