Travel Tips

what you need to know before you go

Must Have Travel Photography Equipment

Must Have Travel Photography Equipment

For us travelers, taking photos serves an important purpose. Our photographs tell a story of adventure, exploration, and discovery. That is why special attention must be paid to the equipment a traveler... 

How to Handle Travel Stress

How to Handle Travel Stress

Not all of us can claim to be travel pros, but for those of us who are it is easy to forget the inherent stress that traveling can bring to a person.  Perhaps you saw Alive too many times as a child,... 

Travel Toys To Keep You Entertained

Travel Toys To Keep You Entertained

When traveling somewhere far away there is always one thing everyone must consider – how am I going to stay occupied until I get there? The most common solutions are reading a book and watching some... 

Overpacking vs. Underpacking

Overpacking vs. Underpacking

Everyone I know can be placed into one of two categories, over-packers or under-packers. A small percentage of the population can be classified as “perfect packers,” about .00142% (that’s... 

Examining Your Transportation Options

Examining Your Transportation Options

When planning a trip there are several decisions to make that will profoundly affect your overall experience. Chief among these decisions is of course, where to go. Following close behind the deciphering... 

Travel Gadgets You Shouldn’t Go Without

Travel Gadgets You Shouldn’t Go Without

Did you realize that you can boil any trip, vacation, or getaway down to four major components? Well you can, and each part is vital to having a good experience. The four parts are: Who you are with Where... 

Cheaper to Drive or Fly?

Cheaper to Drive or Fly?

As the summer begins and travel plans solidify, the question of “drive or fly?” will certainly arise.  As we all know, the world economy is not doing well, and at the same time fuel prices are as... 

Travel Tips to be a Pro

Travel Tips to be a Pro

Airplane traffic is up these days, and because of this one must be properly prepared to handle the airport. The novice traveler is easily spotted by a pro. He’s the guy checking his boarding pass,... 

5 Hot New York Nightlife Destinations

5 Hot New York Nightlife Destinations

New York City has some of the best nightlife options in the world, no question.  But in a city so big, how does one decide where to go?  Allow us to help.  Here are five smokin’ hot spots to hit... 

Choo Choo! Tips To Travel Europe By Train

Choo Choo! Tips To Travel Europe By Train

With airline prices soaring and the possibility of carry-on baggage fees being implemented has travelers scrambling for alternatives, but what can get you where you want to be – in a timely manner...