Before I interrupted what was becoming a lengthy post last week, I was giving you the first 3 of 6 tips and facts about your passport that might surprise— or apply—to you, to help keep you out of trouble with your passport. These are the last 3 of those 6 tips and facts. 6 Important […]

I know. It can be a hassle getting a passport, especially the first time. You’re probably thinking how nice it must have been to just pick up and go “back then.” In reality, the idea of a passport is nothing new. One of the earliest mentions of a document recording someone being under a ruler’s […]

Top 5 Audio Book Apps For Your Next Family Vacation Are you taking a road trip or have a long flight for this year’s vacation? Use the hours on the road or in the air listening to audiobooks on your favorite subjects, or to catch up on books you haven’t had time to read. There […]

Years ago, we all used to throw everything we needed into a suitcase for a trip halfway around the world, but times are changing, and we need to adapt to them. When you choose to travel now, there are normally fees for luggage, size restrictions for carry-on bags, and the ever-so-sometimes frustrating placing small bottles […]

Eating healthy at home is always fairly easy, as long as you have the proper ingredients in your house and have the time to prepare them for all your meals. However, when you are traveling, you are usually not cooking for yourself, so healthy eating can take a nosedive when you are away from home. […]

Vacations are a time to stay up late, get up early, and party hardy, right? While I normally would agree with you, I have discovered that I enjoy my vacations much more when I get enough sleep. It has taken me some time to get out of the do anything and everything mindset while traveling […]

As group travel becomes more popular, so have the apps for group travel that support every facet of your getaway. There have been several start-up companies and crowd-source funds aimed at group travel apps. With the common goal in mind to make your trip seamless and stress-free, these apps are revolutionizing travel. These 5 mobile […]

Who wouldn’t love a commitment to a vacation every single year? After all once it’s paid for, there’s nothing holding you back from going, or so we all tell ourselves. Timeshares are one of the biggest issues that plague travelers and cause them to file complaints with the embassy or consulate in other countries. What […]

I admit it, the ending of Toy Story 3 tears me up. Every. Single. Time. It starts with the scene where Woody watches through a hole in the box as Andy says goodbye to his Mom, who has just walked into his room and is struck by how different it looks with all of his […]

“Do people still use travel agents?” It’s a question I hear often, and my answer is always the same… ABSOLUTELY! At least, the smart ones do. While the internet is full of information about every destination under the sun and there you will find a multitude of web sites dedicated to allowing you to book […]