When you think of international travel, you might picture visiting iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or riding a long-tail boat in Bangkok. Putting yourself in the middle of that memorable photo that will live on social media forever. You might plan to taste some authentic flavors of the country and pick up […]
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In 2001, I discovered one of the most underrated travel savings secrets out there… shoulder season. It was by pure accident. My friends came across the opportunity to travel to Barcelona, Spain and the price was just within my limited budget. I had never heard of shoulder season and certainly knew nothing about finding good
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Planning a wine trip to Europe usually brings two destinations to mind: France and Italy. For many wine lovers, wine tasting in Europe is the dream. Maybe you’ve pictured yourself in world’s most famous Tuscan vineyard, glass of Chianti in hand or perhaps wandering through Bordeaux on the grounds of a historic châteaux. Whatever the dream,
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“The car has a manual transmission. Are you ok with that?” He asked. What he didn’t know was my first car was a manual transmission and I bought that before I knew how to drive one. I smiled confidently and enthusiastically said yes. “And we drive on the left here in South Africa” he added.
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Rolling hills, centuries old castles and charming villages create an unexpected backdrop to one of the most underrated wine regions in Europe….Welcome to the Germany’s wine region. If you’ve never associated Germany with wine, you are not alone. It is certainly not the poster child for wine. France, Italy and Spain have dominated the narrative
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Imagine watching the sunset over the water sipping a traditional cocktail knowing that you only spent $75 for a day in paradise. Yes it’s possible. You don’t have to spend the equivalent of buying a new car on an international vacation. And you don’t have to sleep in a crowded hostel or sacrifice comfort. Over
The older I get, the more I HATE crowds. Especially on vacation. I know I am not the only one who deserves the privilege of a great vacation; but man do the crowds irritate me. I am the tourist looking at other tourist and questioning why they are there. Silly right? If you have grand
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The trip was a dream trip…until it wasn’t. Getting pickpocketed, breaking a limb, making an accidental turn down the wrong street, it happens! About 20% of vacationers will get sick or suffer injury on vacation. And the number that are victims of theft is definitely higher but a little harder to track. More than ever,
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Most people travel to places like Rio for the sun and the scene. That was also my plan until I discovered a place that immediately spoke to my heart and reminded me of my ancestral roots. From the outside on the surface, you see the romanticized version of Brazil; skimpy swimwear, the biggest Carnaval on
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I am quite impatient when it comes to navigating airports. Anything that can get me through the line quicker I use to get me through the line quicker. But it all comes with a cost. A few years ago, a TSA PreCheck memberships was worth its weight in gold. I always felt a sense of
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