A good guidebook can be the difference between an extremely frustrating trip, and a very simple one. I’ve had poor guidebooks that have left me tons of unanswered questions, terrible maps, inaccurate pricing information and wrong train timetables. Looking for a good guidebook with the information you need can be a challenge. Sometimes it involves getting five…
Making the most of your quart-sized bag
Packing with one carry-on means that all your liquid items must fit inside a quart-sized bag. Not only that, but each item must be 3.4 ounces or smaller. They call this the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule. “Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container; must be in 1 quart-sized,…
How to plan a budget for a trip
Picking the destination is the hardest part, because there is so much to see in so little time. Now that you’ve picked a destination, you have to put together a budget to see how much you need to save for. You’ll want to include all things that you will be spending money on, that way…
Tips for cheaper airfare
International airport in Atlanta I wish I had a dime for every article I’ve read about the secrets to getting low airfare. There are a lot of theories out there, but from what I’ve read, there are no real answers on how this works. The prices go up and down and people try to predict…
To the Part-time Travelers
A lot of the travel blogs I read are from men and women who are full-time travelers. These are people who have left their homes and decided to be full-time nomads. They stay all over the world, sometimes for months at a time. They may have a home base, but they don’t really have a…