How does the old saying go? “A mother’s work is never done”. The same applies for either parent, really, when you’re planning and packing to travel overseas with one kid (or several…). It doesn’t even matter if we’re talking babies, toddlers, tweens, or teens here – chances are the situation is going to be complex […]
First Timers
10 Essential Clothes Packing Tips for the Hopelessly Disorganized
The hopelessly disorganized seem to be a species all their own: on the one hand, much like anyone else, they do enjoy traveling; on the other, though, their chronic inability to get organized often causes them to freeze up and/or fly off into a panic. If you belong in this very special category, check out […]
Tips for Traveling Alone in Europe – For All Types of Travelers
So you’re finally making your life-long dream of seeing Europe come true. Only you’re going it alone. That may put a damper on how excited you are about the trip, but it really shouldn’t. In order to make sure that you have the best possible trip across the Old World, we’ve scoured the Internet high […]
The Ultimate List of Traveling Alone Tips
There used to be quite the massive stigma attached to solo travel. However, as socially accepted coupling patterns and other social norms change, so is people’s attitude toward traveling alone. According to the U.S. Travel Association, 2009 alone saw 22.2 million Americans (out of a total of 170 million) take a trip by themselves for […]
Your First Trip Overseas: Honing the Right Mindset in 7 Easy Steps
Excited about your first trip across the border? You should be, because it’s going to be the kind of experience you remember for the rest of your life. However, you should bear in mind that there’s a right and a wrong way to travel abroad and it’s all about your mindset. Lucky for you, we’re […]
The Ultimate Guide to Your First Trip Abroad
Planning Planning for a first time traveling overseas may seem like a daunting task, but it’s not, once you break it all down to a few very basic questions and possible answers. Here are all the essentials you will need to consider: Where do you want to go? · Africa Great for: wildlife tours, the […]
My First International Trip
Languages My first trip overseas. My first trip to a country that doesn’t speak English. My first time abroad. My first time to see what I’ve been missing all my life. My first trip out of my home state. My first time finding adventure in travel and languages and new cultures and ways of seeing my […]
First Trip Abroad: What to Expect
If you haven’t experienced the joys of overseas travel you may be somewhat apprehensive about what you are expected to do and when during the trip. This is primer. #1. Visas. To determine whether or not you will need a visa go to the website of consulate of the destination country. You can usually access […]