Tagged With "Working abroad"
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July 14, 2018: Amsterdam's Dapper Market
Named one of the world's best market streets, it's open daily with hundreds of stalls and amazing variety.
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Grand Opening of Black Bear Diner - Westminster, CO
Samantha shares her soft opening visit to the new Black Bear Diner in Westminster, CO. She loved the rustic motif and all the cute bear art work inside.
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Norway's a contender in the 'odd museum' stakes
Elvis bottles, leprosy, lutefisk and more can be found in some of Norway's quirkier museums.
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May 10, 2018: You may Find Yourself . . .
Bob Cranwell shares a snapshot of what may have been the start of a great life/career in travel. Read the story behind the photo.
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TSA Pre-Check: first experiences
My wife and I recently signed up for the Global Entry program, which is designed to speed up coming home from abroad. The program also includes access to the TSA Pre-check lanes at airport security. And that means, when available, no removing shoes...
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Some good advice: How to stay safe when abroad
Here's the link: http://www.cntraveler.com/perr...1&sp_mid=5716274
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Managing Your Money on the Road
If you’ve never seen a travelers’ check and maybe don’t even know what it is, you’re like most overseas travelers these days. Going abroad no longer means planning to carry wads of cash, or trekking off to American...
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Biltmore-House A Place of Fairy Tales & Magic – The Biltmore Estate
NUZZLED SNUGLY, DEEP WITHIN THE PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST AND ENCIRCLED BY MOUNTAINS THAT BREATHE BLUE SMOKE IS WHERE YOU CAN FIND THIS PLACE OF FAIRY TALES AND MAGIC. The opulent and somewhat imposing French Renaissance,...
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Replacing iPhone Abroad
My husband dropped his iPhone 5 into the toilet on Day One of his 3 weeks in Europe. We checked at Frankfurt airport phone stores, and they will only sell an iPhone with a phone contract. In Cologne on Day Two, we discovered that Kaufhof will sell...
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Medical Tourism: $439 billion and growing!
Medical tourism is a growing trend, and may increase 6-fold in the next 10 years.
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Airline Route Roundup: New Year Offerings
The new year brings a new round of airline route announcements, some of them involving major expansion.
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5 tips for travelling abroad with your iphone
Almost anywhere you travel in the world these days—especially to any First World country or popular tourist destination—a strong cellular signal and Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, restaurants, Internet cafes, shopping centers, and airports are readily available. So even though you may be on the opposite side of the world from where you live, your iPhone or iPad can still serve as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as an interactive entertainment device. The...
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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4 fairly new travel apps that really work
Four fairly new and very useful apps for travelers, personally use-tested. They really work as advertised, and they're all free.
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5 Top Destinations for Rainy Season in India
If there is any season that brings in romance and happiness in the air, then rainy season is one of them. If you love to holiday in this season, then India is a place to be. Lot of people from abroad, travel to India between June and August every year. This is because India is known and famous for the rainy season. Imagine, mountains in the view, your cottage well located with hot coffee in hand and rain outside – isn’t it a worthwhile view to watch? If you do not mind getting a little wet...
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Brits still in love with long-haul holidays
ABTA, the British travel agents' organization, reports continuing growth in package holidays, and huge increases over 25 years.
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Everything you need to see in Beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona
Need some reasons to explore beautiful Scottsdale? Also, a look at some of the Visa requirements if you are traveling from abroad (sponsored content)
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Jobs Involving Travelling
Looking for some ideas on how to make money while traveling abroad? Here are some suggestions (sponsored content)
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How to earn money while travelling
Some suggestions for earning money while you travel (sponsored content)
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Caring for your teeth while traveling
While traveling, there are a number of things we need to take care of and the moment we start looking at the opportunities we get a new benefit while traveling; we stop caring for the responsibilities at hand. In such situations, it is usually the small yet important things that turn out to be difficult for us to handle. In the process, issues like caring for one’s teeth are taken off the list. This is not a good thing to happen because if your teeth are not in good shape, you’ll face major...
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When in Rome . . . .
Bob Cranwell, our resident travel philosopher, offers some sound advice to those a little timid about trying something new while journeying abroad.
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Tips for being an Eco-Friendly Traveler
We always admire the personality of a traveler. Does your traveling cause any environmental facts? It can depend on your habits and your trip. You can not stop traveling but you need to make better choices while you are traveling a place. Becoming a responsible and eco-friendly traveler doesn’t need anything,expect some small changes and decisions which you can make easily. Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK.
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6 Things To Learn When Moving Abroad
Lara Smith offers some helpful suggestions in planning a smoother move to a home in a new country.
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8 terrific hacks for US travelers
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an eager novice, these eight great hacks that will enrich your global getaways. 1. Bring your own bottle Traveling is thirsty work and airports are strict when it comes to liquids. To swerve extortionate airport prices, bring an empty bottle with you and fill it up for free once you’ve passed security. 2. Roll don’t fold Make maximum use of your luggage space by rolling your clothes into a tube shape. Rolling helps protect your clothes from creases and...
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Really Effective Tips to Keep Working Even While Traveling
This is not very surprising to work even during the trip you make for entertainment. A long-time trip can be boring sometimes and you cannot get a long-time vacation either so you have to keep working during these days. People make business trips and other vacations to work in that completely new place with a new community. This is not inconvenient either there are a lot of opportunities to make the working environment better. Sometimes, people make trips to find new jobs. This is another...
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Must Have Games to Take on a Trip
Because you're voyaging doesn't mean you need to leave your cherished games and amusements behind, particularly in the event that one of your main objectives in travel is to meet new people. You'd be unable to locate a superior method to make companions abroad than through something as simple as sports and games. These exercises come in all shapes and sizes: some approach your fitness, some approach your brain, some are simply incredibly just pure and a ton of chuckles. In this article, we...
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Top 10 Tourist Places In Kerala To Visit During Summer
Kerala is an exhilarating destination in India known as gods own country . It is a place of the rich heritage that exudes variety and is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth. No matter the time or season, Kerala is always a perfect fit for vacation. While the whole of India receives blazing heat during the summers Kerala has a mild temperature due to the influence of the Western Ghats and the beaches. Some of the exotic locations of Kerala to visit during summer are given...
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5 ways to enrich your gap year experience
Taking some time out from the stresses of everyday life to venture abroad for an extended break can be an incredibly fun experience at first. However, as the months pass, finding ways to keep yourself entertained can become difficult and you might find yourself wasting your precious time. It doesn’t have to be this way — here are five wonderful ways to enrich your gap year experience. Learn a language Take some time to learn the native language of the country you’ll be staying in. There are...
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The Best Ways to Send Cash to Someone Overseas
Sending money overseas has been made more convenient and accessible nowadays. Now that everything is digital, you just have to deposit funds to your online account, click on a few buttons on a website, and wait for the recipient to receive the cash. Western Union executed the first wire transfer, which involved telegraphs. The process required the sender to pay money to the company and wait for the operator to transmit a message to another office. Passwords and codebooks were utilized to...
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Traveling Details We Usually Forget All About
Travelling is an activity so exciting that travellers get so excited that they forget to pack even the essentials. Once you’ve gone on a holiday or two, it becomes clear which items get skipped regularly while packing. These might be details but the devil (of travel) is in the details. More often than not, the things you forget to pack are the ones you require the most, like sunscreen lotion or a Band-Aid. In other cases, we disregard some travel basic, such as the best time to travel during...
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Maritime Museum of Denmark, Helsingor (Where Gumbo was #343)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Maritime Museum in Helsingor, Denmark. Built in an old ship dry dock, the architure is intriguing and the exhibits quite interesting.
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When Debit and Credit Cards aren't your best traveling choices
Recently PHeymont wrote a nice article on how to pay for things while traveling abroad which I'd recommend you familiarize yourself with (click here ) before reading the rest of this blog post. I largely agree with what he posted, but...
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Chinese visitors shop the USA
With growing affluence in China, more Chinese citizens are looking to travel abroad. Most will stay in Asia, but large numbers of them are traveling the USA. Seems the Chinese like outlet shopping, luxury stores, and 'world-class'...
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A Day of Decadence in Paris
I don't like food. I don't even love food. A huge part of my motivation to travel abroad is finding amazing places to eat and tasting delectable new dishes. Cuisine is both an authentic and intimate way of experiencing local culture, so seeing what's on offer food wise is always number one on my to-do list.
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Is there a travel buff on your gift list?
What to buy your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers for Christmas isn't always easy; unless they love to travel. There are dozens of gifts to give the active and armchair traveler. Here's a personal selection of my favorites!
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Makarska - Enchanting Hidden Gem
A beautiful city in Croatia, with beautiful beaches, mountains, a historic core and a fun vibe!
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Amazing! Syria still trying to promote tourism
In midst of war, Syria's government tries to promote tourism
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Tiny miracle: Airport terminal ready 6 mos. early, under budget
In a world where it seems nothing is finished on-time or on-budget, a regional airport surprises by opening early and $3 million under budget.
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Studies: travel abroad=more creative, outgoing, smarter
Studies shows what positive effects traveling abroad has on the mind.
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France to free workers from free-time emails
Among a number of new laws, France is giving workers the right to turn off, tune out and disconnect from work e-mails, texts and phone calls.
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My surprise gap-year doing HelpX work-exchange
Travel Rob shares his memorable gap year doing HelpX work exchange
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Hamburg's Harbor World
Hamburg's whole existence is bound up with its port, and it has kept the port closer to its heart than most major ports. Well worth a visit!
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China calls for modern visa system
China's travel leaders warn that a complicated visa system is discouraging potential visitors and call for modernization.
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Chinese traveler numbers still booming
Chinese visitor numbers are huge, not surprisingly. And their prime destinations are not surprising either!
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China cuts tourism admission fees
In a bid to attract more visitors from China and abroad, prices have been cut at nearly a thousand sites, including well-known favorites.
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G Adventures joins wellness travel trend
Wellness tourism is a growing trend; Marilyn Jones reports on one well-known company's offerings.
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Some Great Tips From Experienced Travellers
Many people love to travel. There are so many different places that you could go on a trip. New sights and adventures await you. This article will assist you with ways to enjoy your travel bug. After choosing the location for your next trip, take time to learn about. Make sure you have a map and know what attractions are must-sees in the area. If you have a basic idea of where you are going and what you are doing, you will find that your trip goes more smoothly. If you have to have a...
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9 Reasons to Study Abroad in Beijing
Studying abroad is a popular way to break up a tertiary qualification and gain new life experiences, and the list of potential destinations for students is full of opportunity. Destinations in Asia might be overlooked in favour of European hotspots like France or Germany, but China has the culture and history to make any exchange experience memorable. The nation’s capital, Beijing, is the place to go for most students, and for a number of good reasons. It’s low-cost The cost of living is...
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How To Travel While Still Working Or Studying
A vacation used to be something that you could indulge in only after you had taken care of your responsibilities at work or at school. Not anymore! The internet is now truly global, and wherever you travel you are likely to find an easily available connection. This means that you can work and study while satisfying your wanderlust. Here are some tips on how to join the ever-growing ranks of the digital nomad movement. Choose your tech Whatever line of business or study you are in, a reliable...
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Re: On the road with your phone? There's apps for that
UPDATE: There's an important update to Google's navigation and maps: it's now possible to download the Google Maps for most areas and then use them for turn-by-turn navigation while off-line. Considering that there are still areas where cell service is weak and that many people don't have generous data allowances when abroad, this can be a BIG advantage. Available now for Android users, and soon for iPhone.