All Entries in the "Travel Tips" Category
The Perfect Carry-On and Travel Shoes
I’ve worn all kinds of shoes while traveling to 90+ countries: flats, athletic shoes, boots, sandals and specialized walking shoes. Rarely have they been comfortable for my wide feet when I tested on the road. Once in Lyon, France, my feet hurt so badly I bought an expensive pair of French Mephisto sandals. I still [...]
Lessons learned from the Costa Concordia and Titanic tragedy?
Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take away from this tragedy. See insurance Q&A below. Don’t panic. Have a plan. Make your own decisions. In an emergency pack your passport, and other IDs, credit cards, all your cash and warm clothes. Listen [...]
Ten Ways to Protect Your Eyes When Traveling
Some of us have to learn the hard way. After my two-year-around the world trip I discovered I had damaged my eyes by not wearing proper eye protection. My perfect 20/20 eyesight was compromised due to over- exposure to harmful UV rays. How do you protect your eyes from dry airports, hotels, and the elements? [...]
Italy pre-trip anxiety calmed by movies and books
From Student Foreign Correspondent Annalyse. After running around furiously for the past few days, packing, saying goodbyes and re-packing, I’ve finally realized how nervous I am about spending five months in Italy. How am I going to communicate? I do not know more then five words in Italian, yet I am going to be living [...]
Blog & Packing Tips From College Co-Ed Study Abroad
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe: Although I do not want to have a bulging, heavy carry on bag, I can hear my father’s word seared into my memory, “Be sure to have a change of clothing, underwear and all [...]
Semester Abroad – 30 Days ‘Til Departure
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe. Why do I have my best ideas and worst worries seconds before I fall into a deep sleep? Last night as I was tossing and turning I wondered: How am I going to keep [...]
How to Survive Overnight Flights
What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped legs and sore necks that are part of the joy of long haul flights. Recently I learned that “economy class syndrome” is a more serious condition, described as “ deep-vein thrombosis, or the formation of a blood clot, usually in [...]
Best Travel Apps For Your Smartphone
With the help of modern technology – i.e. smartphones – traveling to a new country or city has never been easier. Here is a great list of travel apps to check out. 1. Viber There’s a wide range of apps out there that offer travelers an opportunity to keep in touch with their friends and [...]
Safety Tips for Women. 16 Ways to Avoid Trouble.
We can be aware of our surrounding. We can avoid questionable neighborhoods and we can communicate that we’re self-assured by walking confidently with our heads up. There are other ways we can prepare ourselves and avoid trouble. I learned these safety tips traveling to ninety-plus countries and I hope they’ll be useful to you. Send [...]
Overseas Trips Last Minute Check List.
Why don’t I follow my own advice, and finish all preparations early? Tomorrow I leave for Asia and I’m still crossing things off my list. To make your next trip easier, here’s my “Don’t Forget To Do” list. 1. Call my credit card company to add a “Travel Alert” to my account. So when the [...]
