Category: How To
Worldwide Tipping Guide
How much should we tip at restaurants in Australia and New Zealand? Do you tip in Japan or not…? How about China, do they tip there?? What about in Dubai – what’s the scoop? Man, this is always an issue when traveling! Well thank goodness the good folks at Magellan’s have composed a simple to [...]
15 Words You Can't Travel Without
You’re off to a foreign land and stressing about being able to communicate. Relax and brush up on just 15 words and phrases (or bring a cheat sheet with you) and you’ll be able to get by. Of course a good sprinkling of hand signs and body language adds to the understanding! These 15 words [...]
How To Find The Right Eurail Pass
For years choosing a rail pass has been a puzzle for even the best travel planners. Do you need a pass that combines two countries, is regional, maybe a global extravaganza of 18 countries? Should it be a Flexi pass stretching over several months, or will your travel be done in two weeks? How about [...]
Where To Find The Best Last Minute Vacation Deals
Help, I Need A Getaway NOW ! The internet is filled with sites proclaiming great last minute deals. Most are standard booking engines dressed up with lots of graphics and limited offers. Here are sites I’ve found that really deliver offers that will have you making plans and packing your bags.
Find The Lowest Airfares Every Time You Travel
It’s an airfare jungle out there! Here are 3 easy must do steps to find the lowest airfare every time your travel. #1 Visit a metasearch ticket site to identify available fares. These engines search multiple ticket sites at once. Here are our favorites. KAYAK ORBITZ FARE CHASE QIXO MOBISSIMO SIDE STEP Kayak is my [...]
How To Rent A Villa For Less Than a Hotel Room
Or, how we hit the villa rental jackpot in Hawaii! If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a vacation villa in a faraway paradise, now’s the time to realize your dreams (temporarily at least) by renting a villa instead of staying in a hotel room. The internet has thrown the doors wide open for finding wonderful [...]
