A surprisingly expensive mistake many overseas travelers make is choosing the wrong currency when paying by card. You’re at a shop, restaurant, or ATM abroad, and the terminal asks: “Pay in local currency or in
Read More »Things can and do go wrong while traveling. So, what should you do when they do? What if you miss your flight? Your tour is canceled? The hotel can’t find your reservation? You get hurt
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Read More »Do you enjoy discovering regional foods wherever you travel? This is one of my favorite things to do. Each destination I visit, I like to try their local cuisine. Most of the time the food
Read More »First time traveling to Scotland? Me too! My daughter and I are going to Scotland for her Senior Trip. I am putting together a 7-day itinerary that highlights the best places to visit for
Read More »If you're planning a trip to the United Kingdom from the United States, there's an important update you need to be aware of. Europe is implementing several new entry requirements. The first (EES) is in
Read More »My family and I traveled by train through Europe, it was an adventure for sure! We learned a lot of tips and made our fair share of mistakes along the way. Here is what I
Read More »What exactly is travel insurance? Why should I buy travel insurance? Is it really worth the money? These are common questions travelers may have about travel insurance. Let’s go through each of these to help
Read More »Planning a trip to an all-inclusive in Mexico is exciting but ensuring you have everything you need can be a bit daunting. Whether you're planning to lounge on a beach or exploring ancient ruins, packing
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