Are you traveling beyond the borders of your country for the very first time? Do not fret, my fellow beginner travelers, because here is some newbie travel advice just for you – the to-dos, the not-to-dos, and the must-dos all condensed into a single list that can fit right into your pocket. So, take it…
There may be many of you who feel the burning desire to travel long-term, maybe your vacation abroad opened your eyes to how much there is to explore, maybe you found a country you’d like to have some roots in, or maybe you just feel wanderlust creeping up every few months or so. The only…
I know the title made me do a double take too, but it really is sound advice, especially if you plan on traveling long term. There are numerous benefits to cooking the majority of your own meals while you’re traveling and can be a fun experience all on it’s own. Save Money The first obvious…
Traveling can get pretty expensive, airfare to international locations can run thousands of dollars and that’s just to get where you want to go, once there you’ll spend hundreds to thousands more on lodging, transportation, food and any activities you might want to do. Depending on your work situation it could also mean taking days…
Part 2: Don’t Over Schedule Yourself In Part 1: Make the Most of your Time Abroad, we went over the reasons why you should try to maximize your time abroad as much as possible. But there’s also a strong case to be made for why you shouldn’t do this. Trying to make your time abroad…
Traveling to less developed countries can be some of the most memorable trips you’ll ever take. The downside is that they come with unique challenges and considerations that must be taken into account to ensure your trip is problem free. When my wife and I went to live on a bamboo farm in the middle…
Part 1: Make The Most Of Your Time Abroad You’ve done it, you put in the time, worked those long hard hours and earned yourself that coveted time off. Now you and the family are off to have a wonderful experience abroad. But what do you do once you get there? Some say you should…
There’s nothing worse then arriving at your foreign destination only to crash and burn for the first day or two because of jet lag, especially if you only have a few days to enjoy the experience. So here are some tips to help minimize the effects of jet lag and get your body adjusted to…
Traveling to tropical and humid climates can be an amazing experience. Lush jungles, crumbling ruins, sandy beaches, and bright green foliage as far as the eye can see. The only downside to these amazing places is how much it’ll cause you to sweat and if you’re not prepared, stink. Being a big guy I’m especially…
Security at airports is a necessary evil. It’s a pain to have you and your belongings scrutinized, but it beats having a maniac cause chaos while you’re in the air. By following some basic tips and adhering to international standards you can minimize the hassle and make getting through security a little bit quicker for…