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Croatia, driving Croatia anyway, is forever linked in my mind with the beautiful turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. That was how we first saw it.... driving for a couple of long leisurely days down the Dalmatian Coast.
The country's official name is the Republic of Croatia. It's another of the republics that came out of the breakup of the former state of Yugoslavia for those of you old enough to remember that. (I always liked geography, but you really have to stay on top of changes...
Your Pre Travel Research What You Need to Know
You cannot do without pre-travel research when planning for a trip in foreign places. Although you want to be trusting of others, you cannot rely on strangers to tell you where to go and how to go about it. You need to have at least an idea on how to go about and around a new place, which will not be possible if you know nothing about it.
Many put off conducting a research because they don't know where to begin and they have no idea what exactly it is they are researching. So, to help with...
A Carry On Luggage Guide Of What Not To Pack
You can do away with checked baggage but almost never with carry-on luggage. These days most airlines are advising passengers to limit their baggage on a single carry-on bag.
It will not only save them time in the airport, it will also dramatically reduce risks of losing a luggage. However, due to security issues, you cant bring anything that strikes your fancy. You want to know what are allowed and what are prohibited. Itll help you move along on your trip smoothly and avoid a possible...
What Could Possibly Go Wrong For The Bride
If you are planning to get married and you are going to be the bride, if you want things to go wrong then simply don't prepare. Now, some people will tell you that if you don't put a plan in place because you like randomness, then whatever happens can't be a bad thing. I happen to know that most brides don't like that theory. In fact, you'll generally find that most brides organised their big day in more detail than any other day in their life.
Having said that, some brides like to plan...
Some Hiking Safety Tips When Traveling
There is no telling what is going to happen in the wilds. What happens during a hike is as unexpected as a sighting of a rare bear cub.
A shower of loose rocks, a broken ankle or a snake bite can easily turn an exciting hike to a disastrous trip if you are caught unprepared. It helps to be ready for any eventuality when taking a hike and a basic knowledge of hiking safety is indispensable.
Avoid all known dangers. If you know what is waiting for you out there, you will be better...
Some Hassle Free Bus Travel Tips
I don't know about you, but I think there's some old-world charm about long bus trips that you cannot find in an airplane flight.
Although it is true that traveling time can be shortened to a few hours, even minutes, in one short plane ride, but doing so will deprive you of the scenic montage of vast cornfields, picturesque country roads and colorful villages when you take the bus.
Bus travel remains a practical alternative to long distance trips and it can be an enjoyable experience if...
A Guide To Entering Mexico
Its sun-kissed white sand beaches, clear blue waters, splendid underwater vistas and rich culture beckon visitors from all over the world to visit the wonderful tropical paradise of Mexico.
Booking a flight to Mexico is childs play. Thousands of travel agencies have ready-made vacation deals to whoever is interested. Getting to Mexico is not a problem but legally entering Mexico is another thing.
If you are a first-time visitor to Mexico, there are a few travel essentials you need to...
Visiting Cesky Krumlov Bohemia
Do you fancy a stroll along centuries old streets lined with impressive Gothic and Renaissance structures? How about a visit to medieval palaces and gardens? Perhaps witness an opera performance in a 17th century Baroque theatre? Experience all these and more in the quaint and beautiful city of Cesky Krumlov.
Cesky Krumlov, located in the southern part of the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, is a beautifully preserved town of Gothic architecture and Renaissance opulence. Aptly declared...
A Visit To Cappadocia Turkey
Cappadocia is unlike any tourist destination in the world. Rather than centuries old buildings, gorgeous gardens and sun kissed white sand beaches, it is sought for its seemingly extraterrestrial landscape and underground cities.
It is located in the Central Anatolian region of Turkey and comprised of the five provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde, Kayseri and Kirsehir. Its unique geological features are a result of volcanic eruptions and the eroding effects of the flowing waters and blowing...
A Cancun Vacation
Combine glitzy Vegas-style resorts, turquoise waters, spectacular marine life and ancient Mayan ruins, what do you have? A Cancun vacation!
With Cancuns varied offerings, visitors of all interests are bound to find a perfect spot in this tropical paradise. The vibrant excitement that pulsates all throughout Cancun makes it difficult to imagine miles of dunes, mangroves and jungles that Cancun was four decades ago.
Intentionally built to become a tourist hub, Cancun was transformed from...
Is It Tokaj or Tokay
So is the cute little town in north-eastern Hungary Tokaj or Tokay? Well, that depends....
And is that liquid gold they make in Hungary Tokaji or Tokaj or Tokay?
How you spell the name of the town or that sweet white wine depends on whether you're spelling in English or Hungarian. Tokaj or Tokaji is how you'll see the wine in Hungary, and the wine region is Tokaj-Hegyalja.
We wanted to see the region and taste the wines for ourselves, so we rented a car in Budapest, and drove to the...
Sirens Valley Eger Hungary
When we drove into Eger, Hungary we found ourselves looking for Sirens Valley... Or was it the "Valley of the Beautiful Women"? Or should we follow the signs to the "Nice Ladies Valley?"
It's all the same place... just depends on which guide book or sign you're reading... and how they translate the Hungarian! Whatever you want to call it, it is the epicenter of Eger wine tasting.
Yes, we were looking for the Sirens Valley, but since we didn't have a detailed map, we had to stop and ask...
Hedging Your Bets Against The Future Using The Forex Option
All speculation based markets are full of uncertainty, and none more so than the forex market. A currency might be strong and vibrant today, weak and sickly a month from now. One way to guard against major fluctuations like in the currency trading market is through forex option trading.
A forex option is when you buy the right - but not the obligation - to buy or sell a particular currency at a particular rate any time between now and the expiration date of the option.
Let's say you're...
Traveling In Eger Hungary
Eger wasn't on our list of places to visit when we planned to tour the Hungarian countryside. We were headed to the wine region of Tokay.
When we were in Tokay chatting with other wine lovers, they told us that we should visit Eger and taste the red wine of the region known as Bull's Blood.
Could we resist?
It's a small town that can be reached by a two hour train ride from Budapest, but we actually drove there on our Hungarian wine adventure. We first found the delightful wine...
Hydrofoil The Danube
A river cruise on the Danube? Sounds great, but if time is short, hydrofoil the Danube like we did, and enjoy the highlights.
River cruises that last for a week or so are a great way to see the Danube towns. But we had plans for wine tasting in Hungary, so we didn't have time for a leisurely river cruise.
We discovered that hydrofoils regularly travel between Budapest Hungary, Bratislava Slovakia and Vienna (Wien) Austria. Departures are daily in August, and three days a week from May...
Buda Is Budapest
Each side of Budapest is different and unique. Buda is Budapest with hills; the Pest side is flat. Each part of this city offers its own surprises.
In Buda, you'll see Castle Hill and Gellert Hill on your city map. You can get a lot of exercise hiking up and town those hills. To save yourself a steep hike up... catch the Budavari Skirlo. This is an old funicular railway which takes passengers from the Chain Bridge on the Buda side to the top of Castle Hill.
From the funicular stop on...
Time To Visit Pisa Italy
Pisa Italy is worth a visit.... yep, as in "The Leaning Tower of..." That's why every tourist puts this Italian city on their itinerary isn't it? There is more to Pisa than that tower, but come on... how much more iconic can you get? And if all you have time for is to see the tower.... well why not?
If you haven't been, you might not even realize that there is much more just in the compound of the Campo dei Miracoli, or the Field of Miracles. Also known as the Piazza del Duomo, this...
Travel To Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is a true phenomenon of nature.... You've probably heard of it, but do you know where it is? With all that water, is it in the Amazon? No. But it is in South America.
You may even know that it is in Brazil... and that's where the Amazon is, but Iguazu Falls in not in the Amazon Basin.... It is not totally in Brazil either.... It's on the border of Brazil and Argentina, and in fact, in can be argued that the falls themselves are located primarily in Argentina.
It is the...
Buying Jewelry When Traveling Abroad
Buying a beautiful, wearable trinket on your trip is tempting, but buying jewelry abroad can be a tricky thing.
I freely admit that I don't know anything about gems.... whether they are precious stones or semi-precious, so when I contemplate buying jewelry abroad, I go for the fun, inexpensive pieces... that way I won't make a purchase that I will regret later.
I may regret not knowing more and getting a great deal on a fabulous stone, but that's something I'll have to live with.
Being...
Tips For Shopping Abroad When Traveling
Do you buy things on your travels? We do, and we have a few tips for shopping abroad. Sometimes when you travel, you will have an impulse to buy souvenirs... to... well... to do just what souvenir means... to remember your trip.
We're not talking t-shirts here... we're talking articles that will bring back memories of that city or country. We're talking about tips for shopping abroad for regular old tourists.
You're not going to get the best "deals" or the best "stuff" unless you just...
Prevent Automobile Burglaries When Traveling
Pay attention to a few common sense tips to prevent automobile burglaries... whether you're driving your own car close to home or you're driving a rental car in a foreign country.
Experts say that most thefts are "crimes of opportunity", so the best way to prevent automobile burglaries is to think ahead and take some simple steps so you don't give the thieves that opportunity.
The most basic tip is don't leave the keys in the car. You wouldn't think we should have to mention that would...
Traveling With Pills
Do you worry about traveling with pills today with all of the security requirements, the body scans, the pat downs? You hear about the plastic bags you need to fit your liquids in for your carry-on bags, but what about pills and medications?
Don't worry.... you can take your pills and other medications with you in your carry-on luggage, and you don't have to worry about the plastic bag.
Pills are not liquids and do not need to go in your zip-top plastic bag. When you are traveling with...
Sea to Sky Highway From Vancouver
One way to explore this corner of Canada is to take the Sea to Sky Highway. You can use the city of Vancouver as a base to see the sights along this highway in a day, or you could make it a driving trip to explore for a couple of days.
Tours are an option, but we think getting a rental car is the way to go. This highway is a twisty, windy, and very scenic road with beautiful sights at almost every turn. "Sea to Sky Highway" is the name given to part of British Columbia Highway 99 starting...
Vancouver BC Canada
Vancouver is one of the prettiest and friendliest cities on the west coast of North America.
The Gastown district is where we've stayed when we visited Vancouver. It's where the city first started, and it still has cobble stone streets and many buildings left from the late 1800s. There is a steam clock you shouldn't miss. It "pops off" with hoots and whistles every fifteen minutes, much to the delight of the crowds that will be gathered with you.
Gastown is geared for tourists, and it...
Traveller Security Rules Change
Yes, security rules change from time to time. We were getting used to the rules that have been in place for the last several years, when, suddenly, there is another terrorist "incident".
Someone has managed to get through the checks that have been implemented, and the security rules change... they have to change, because terrorist tactics change.
When this happens, it throws things into chaos for a few hours or days. The first time this happened to us was on 9/11.... yes, THE 9/11. We...
Secure Flight Program For Travellers
If you are flying into or in the USA, you may notice the TSA's Secure Flight Program rules being implemented. The first phase of this program was quietly introduced in mid-2009.
In light of the December 2009 terrorist attempt on a flight into the USA, you can believe that the implementation of the final phases will be sped up.
This is a passenger "vetting" program... a watch list matching process that checks passengers against government watch lists before a boarding pass is issued. It...
Hand Gestures Around The World When Travelling
If you don't want to get in trouble with hand gestures when you travel, you might just want to put your hands under your arms and never make any gestures at all. Gestures that might seem perfectly innocent at home very well could get you in trouble in foreign counties.
The list for gestures that you should be careful of is a pretty long one. It's a good idea to do an internet search and find out which hand gestures might be considered insulting, rude, or crude in the country you are...
Traffic Laws When Travelling Overseas
You need to know about traffic laws abroad if you plan to rent a car. You might be reading road signs in a foreign language.... and that could get you lost or confused.
You may be driving with distances in miles or kilometers... and it would be easy to miscalculate how long it will take you to drive from one place to another.... but... You really can't afford to be confused about traffic laws abroad... that could get you a ticket.
The best way to find out about the rules of the road in...
Get Travel Ideas
Do you worry about where to get travel ideas? I hope you're not putting off travel because of that. We have friends who actually say they don't want to take any vacation time because they can't think of a place to go!
We think travel is important, but it's not just us.... Studies show that taking time away from work on holiday makes workers more productive. Even if you don't feel like you can take a long vacation, you can get away for a long weekend. If your budget is a little tight...
Surviving holiday flights
Surviving holiday flights... OK, surviving travel during any peak travel season... takes some thought and planning. You know there are going to be crowds. There are probably going to be inexperienced travelers. That means lines will be long. What can you do to make it better?
Plan your flights strategically. Try to catch the first flight in the morning... there are fewer delays. Try to make that flight a non-stop if you can. Go ahead and look for the lowest airfare, but often those...
Six Writing Tips For Great Teaser Copy
A teaser copy is made of two to three short but carefully composed sentences and is similar to blurbs and extracts. In direct mail, they on the outside of a letter while in online copies, they commonly appear right after the headline. If your headline for your online copy isn't able to do justice to the rest of your article, a teaser copy is definitely called for.
Introduce Yourself
If yours is a new company, your teaser copy could do with a bit more information about your business. If...
Internet Travel Toolbox - Internet Travel Sites
Every traveler needs an internet travel toolbox these days. A toolbox? You know, sites that can help you plan your trip. Put a "travel toolbox" category in your browser header... then start bookmarking sites, and before you know it, you'll have an internet travel toolbox.
I remember when we first started traveling, we would write... on paper... to tourist bureaus for information.... I'm talking snail mail here!
We'd call or write to remote lodges for reservations... and sometimes wait...
Year Round Vacations - Think Beyond Summer Vacations
The kids are grown and out of the house... time to think about year round vacations! This is no time to mope about the empty nest.... This lets you start planning to take vacations when other peoples kids are in school.
You can stop thinking only about kid friendly places. You can plan late night entertainment. You can go during different seasons. You can explore more museums or archeological sites or do some wine tasting... things that just weren't possible with the kids in tow. Now...
A Great New Form Of Income From The Internet
Surely, any one of you will want to earn some extra money. And, you will see that the internet will be able to provide it for you. However, most of the online businesses that we know have made a lot of people rich are now quite congested. A lot of people are attempting to do the same thing, and only few do well and a lot of them fall short. The best way to make money from home using the internet today is through new forms of income generating businesses from the internet.
New online...
Shopping On Vacation
Some people love shopping. I'm not one of them, but I do like shopping on vacation. While I LIKE shopping on vacation, I think some people vacation to shop! Travel for what ever reasons you want... and if shopping is one of your loves.... why not shop while you're traveling?
I like wandering in bazaars and flea markets, but I like looking at big department stores in cities like London and Paris or almost anywhere else too. Exploring big stores lets you see what the fashions are like in...
Pilgrimage Cities
Just coming off of a trip to Israel, we started thinking about pilgrimage cities of the world. While most people take a pilgrimage for religious reasons, pilgrimage cities are interesting to all travelers. Most have layers of history. There is much to see and learn about in all of them.
All the major religions of the world have cities that hold special significance to their religion. Some of these holy cities are important to more than one religion. All of them are interesting to visit....
Is The Water Safe To Drink
When people ask "Is the water safe?", they're usually thinking is it safe to drink?
It's a basic travel concern. Can you drink the tap water? Should you brush your teeth with it? Do you need to drink and brush with bottled water? That's important to find out in order to stay healthy, but there are other considerations you should pay attention to.
You should know enough by now if you've been reading along with us that if you need to drink bottled water, you should also avoid using ice...
Travel Healthy
We've discussed health and travel before, but if you're going to travel healthy, there are some things we can add.... and there are some things that bear repeating!
We've said that you should be healthy when you leave on your trip. A last minute cold aside, you don't want to be climbing on a plane if you have the flu or some serious illness. That seems obvious, but people do it all the time. Not only will you be miserable, but you might be infecting others on the plane with you.
Most...
Travel Preparation List
We think lists are good to help you remember everything... a travel preparation list, grocery lists, honey-do lists. Notice the order we put those in? Might make you think that travel is more important to us than eating... and you might be right! ...But then you would expect that, wouldn't you, since you know how much we love travel.
Our travel preparation list is a little different from our pre-departure checklist. Actually, this one is kind of a combination. There are just some times...
Finding Family History To Visit
Whether you're traveling on your own or on a multi-generational vacation, finding family history can be fun. Take your family on a trail through history... your family's history.
Visit the places of your childhood... or even the places of your parent's or grandparent's childhood. Multigenerational vacations present a unique opportunity for finding family history and having fun at the same time.
Show the kids the house or the town where you grew up. Have YOUR parents tell the kids what...
Finding Your Family Roots To Visit
To Americans, especially, I think finding your roots is appealing. We're a nation of immigrants for the most part. Finding your roots can be appealing to others whose ancestors have relocated... Australians, New Zealanders, many South Americans, and even Asians and Africans.
Finding out about your ancestors can be just going through genealogical records. I have friends and cousins who have done that, and I have to admit, it is interesting... but for me, it's much more exciting to travel...
Mid Trip Letdown
Have you ever experienced mid-trip letdown? Most of our trips are about two weeks long... sometimes three weeks. We want to see all that we can... get the most out of that vacation time, so we tend to be on the go... non-stop.
That can be a problem. Travel is tiring. You fly to your destination and have to deal with jet lag, and then you get up early, you're on the go all day and probably eat later at night than your used to... your schedule is all thrown off.
And there is no...
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