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Don’t let a lack of language skills stop you from traveling the world. While there are people out there who speak more than one language fluently, even they may need to rely on translators and related tricks when traveling to some place where they only know how to say “hello” and “goodbye.” Modern technology has come up with a number of ways to help you traverse your destination and have a good time while not needing to be fluent in the native language. Use Google Translate G

Traveling should be something that you do for fun. It shouldn’t be stressful, boring, or even uneventful. You’re going to a brand new place, whether it’s another country or city, and you should make memories that will last. That is why I suggest everyone follow these ten travel mantras. 1) Talk to the locals. There’s nothing quite like getting to know the people who live in the area. Whether you chat with people at a local café, or have a conversation with a street vendor, yo

It can be hard to relax, even when you’re on vacation. Some people are so used to planning out every second of every day that it carries over to their vacations as well; they make lists of things to do, places to go, and scenery to take in while there. Social media factors into this too, as people feel the need to be connected 24/7. None of this adds up to a relaxing trip. Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to ensure that you do arrive home from your vacation r

Four Tips to Follow When Traveling to a Remote Destination Some people like to truly get away from it all when they are on vacation. This usually entails finding the most remote places possible, and spending some time at them. However, going to that beautiful, quiet island in the Pacific, or the wilderness retreat in an unpopulated area of a developing country have some disadvantages. Before you go traipsing off to the middle of nowhere, you need to be completely prepared. Do

When traveling with children, I know that every moment is special. You want to be part of a memory, not hiding behind a camera. Or maybe you’re planning a special event, like a proposal or a moonlit honeymoon dinner. I imagine it’s hard to pop the question and take a photograph of your intended’s reaction at the same time. It’s nice to have those one-of-a-kind photographs. So why not hire a local photographer to help you capture those perfect moments? Flytographer.com solves

When you’re catching a flight or a train, the last thing you’re concerned about is how your skin looks throughout the day. But even if you aren’t concerned, you should be. Traveling can be rough on your body – especially your skin – so it’s important to treat it right. Need some pointers? Here are my favorite skincare tips and products for traveling. Don’t leave home without them. Prepare Your Carryon Your carryon bag should have more than just your passport and a book or Kin

Not everything in the world will be around forever. Due to climate changes, the rapidly melting polar ice caps, exposure to the elements, and the encroachment of civilization, some of the best sights in the world may disappear sometime in the near future. If any of these places are on your vacation bucket list, go see them as soon as possible. Pompeii, Italy The town of Pompeii was famously leveled by a volcano back in 79 A.D, and unearthed in the 18th century. It is now a to

When choosing a flight, where you sit can determine whether you have a good or bad flight. If you sit near the doors, you’ll be out sooner when you land. If you sit near the restroom, you won’t have to go far to wash your face. Window seats are nice to look out of, but with aisle seats, you can usually get a little more room to stretch out your legs. So how do you choose? Luckily, there’s an awesome new app called SeatGuru that will help you find the perfect seat. This handy

Your vacation in London is nearly over. Tomorrow you’ll head to Heathrow and fly back to the U.S. But wait, you still have a few sterling coins leftover. It’s not enough to buy anything with, and while you could exchange it, you wouldn’t get very much in American money for it anyway. You certainly don’t want to lug it back to the U.S. where it will be worthless. So what do you do with leftover currency? Check out a few of these tips and make the most of your leftover currency