Let’s talk Voltage and Plug Adapters
Why you’ll need Adapters/Converters Power voltages vary from country to country. This means—your electronics may not be getting the recommended voltage they were designed for. Most devices—such as cell phones, tablets, and computers—are all multi-use voltage (100V-240V). Things like blow-dryers, clocks, and cameras may not be. This makes them less likely to work in countries ...
Read MoreInternational Driving
International driving is a great experience and can be a total game changer when planning a big adventure abroad. Driving yourself around can sometimes work out to be the easiest and cheapest way to travel to multiple locations. If your travel plans include international driving, here are a few answers to some common question. Do ...
Read MoreWear a Sensible Shoe
Boring (not necessarily) but Practical (always) This seems rather obvious but let’s get one thing straight—we’re talking sensible shoes; not sneakers, not flip-flops, not tennis shoes, or even rubber shoes, and definitely not Crocs. When traveling in foreign countries, nothing says U.S. tourist like sneakers or running shoes. Of course, here in the U.S. people wear ...
Read MoreThe Cloud Has Got Your Back
The “Cloud” is a network of computer systems and software that provides a particular service and is accessible via the internet. Flickr, for example, is a Cloud-based application that allows you to store video and images which can be accessed and downloaded from any device around the world as long as it has ...
Read MoreDo Some Research
Travel can be a personal journey of discovery. Don’t let yourself be guided by other people’s idea of what is or isn’t worth your while. Be the master of your own (travel) destiny. That means—doing some of your own research Start with the standard tourist venues and then look at what else your destination has to ...
Read More#TravelTipsTuesday: How to kick #JetLag
Every traveler has experienced some degree of jet lag. Whether it’s a mild case of insomnia or a 48 hour haze of coma-like sleep, jet lag can be a drain on you and your vacation time. Jet lag happens when your body’s internal clock doesn’t match the timezone you’re in. You’re body is either telling ...
Read More#TravelTipsTuesday: Organizing your Bag on the Cheap
Most of us are not type-A organizers so we just stuff everything in a bag and head for the airport. Next time you travel take a crack at getting organized—or at the very least, separating your dirty socks from your clean underwear. Get yourself a set of travel cubes. These little sacs can help you turn your suitcase ...
Read More#TravelTipsTuesday—To DEET or Not to DEET
For people traveling to warmer climates bugs can be an issue. This begs the question; To DEET or not to DEET. Developed by the military during World War II, DEET is by far the most effective bug repellant. It keeps away everything from ticks & fleas to the misquotes & black flies. That being said, ...
Read MoreKnowledge & Know How
There are lots of reasons to use a travel agent for travel but they are only two that really make a difference—especially when it comes to Adventure Travel. Knowledge & Know-How are the the cornerstone of any Adventure travel company. You can book a cruise or a trip to Disney on your own, no problem. ...
Read MoreTourist vs. Traveler
Lets just start out by saying that there is nothing wrong with being either a Tourist or a Traveler. Either way, you’re much better off than the folks that never go anywhere or see anything. That being said, most people would agree that Travelers are the more evolved of the two. Travelers are cool, they fit in, they ...
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