Every time you travel, you have a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a country's history and culture. One of the best ways to do this is to try to learn and speak the language while you're there. Of course, you're not going to be very fluent at it, but the effort you put into it and the interaction you get with the locals can take your trip to another level. You're … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Learn a Language When You Travel
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8 Tips for Getting the Best Travel Agency Rates
Planning a trip? You can spare yourself a lot of headache (and save a lot of money!) by getting a travel agency. Your travel agent can help you process your visa, find great deals on hotels, and even look for package discounts on tours and transportation. You also get a lot of helpful tips on what you need to prepare for the trip—after all, your travel agent's familiar with the … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Getting the Best Travel Agency Rates
7 Ways to Prepare for Family Road Trips
Road trips are a fun and affordable way of travel. You just need a car, gas, a map, and you're good to go! However, it becomes a little more complicated when you're with young kids. The long hours in the car test their patience (and yours!). With all the tantrums, spills and constant whining, many parents swear they'll never take another family road trip until their kids … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Prepare for Family Road Trips
12 ways to prevent jetlag
Studies show that 9 out of 10 long-distance travelers suffer from jetlag. The sudden shift to a different time zone messes up our internal body clock, causing exhaustion, insomnia, headaches, dizzy spells, disorientation, and even swollen hands and feet. The length of the flight or even its direction (flying east to west) can aggravate jetlag. While a little discomfort is … [Read more...] about 12 ways to prevent jetlag
8 tips for traveling on a plane with a toddler
Traveling with toddlers can get tricky. Even the sweetest, most well-behaved two-year-old will act up when he is tired, over-stimulated, or bored—and that's all bound to happen on a plane. However, with a little planning (and a lot of patience!) you can sidestep many emergencies and meltdowns. … [Read more...] about 8 tips for traveling on a plane with a toddler