Jan 24th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Doing a homestay in another country is a great way to get to know the culture from a first-hand perspective. By living with a family, you get to see how a local's daily life is, from what they eat, to how to they dress, to what their before-bed ritual is. With such a unique opportunity being given to you, it's important to get the most out of the experience while also being respectful. To help, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 tips for doing a homestay
Jan 24th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Doing a homestay in another country is a great way to get to know the culture from a first-hand perspective. By living with a family, you get to see how a local's daily life is, from what they eat, to how to they dress, to what their before-bed ritual is. With such a unique opportunity being given to you, it's important to get the most out of the experience while also being respectful. To help, ...Galley Gossip: Improve your travel with Bruce Lee
Jan 13th, 2012 at 9:30AM: The following quotes are from the book Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living by John Little.
1. Something for nothing - "There is only something for something, never something for nothing."
Think about that next time you feel nickel and dimed by an airline. Ticket prices are less than they were twenty years ago, so in the end you're still paying the same price you were in ...10 tips for planning your next trip on a budget
Dec 24th, 2011 at 10:00AM: As someone who is constantly traveling, my friends are always asking me how I can afford to go on trips so often. Traveling doesn't have to mean spending a fortune, and if you're willing to forgo the 5-star hotels and Michelin starred restaurants, it can be pretty simple to have a full travel experience without going broke. Here are tips that I use to get the most out of my travels while spending ...10 tips for dealing with travel fatigue
Dec 22nd, 2011 at 11:00AM: It doesn't matter if you're traveling long-term or for only a week, travel fatigue can happen to anyone. You're tired, cranky, and you really couldn't care less about seeing another museum, cathedral, or castle. Maybe you're even thinking of cutting your trip short. Before taking drastic measures, try using some of these tips to help you get over your travel fatigue.
Exercise and eat healthy
...Ten things adventure travel has taught me
Dec 15th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
The adventure travel bug bit me early, back when I was twenty years old. That was, I shudder to say, more than half my life ago. In that time I've been to many places generally considered dangerous--Somaliland, Syria, Iran--yet I've come through just fine and made lots of great friendships on the road. I've learned some things too. Here are ten things you might want to remember when you go on ...New travel alert tool helps passengers get the seats they want, even on sold out flights
Nov 11th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Expertflyer, a company that gives travelers information so that they can get the best possible airline tickets, is offering a free feature to travelers who want to change their seat or who are trying to get onto a sold out flight. To take advantage of the tool, called "Seat Alerts", travelers create a free account on the ExpertFlyer website where they can setup an alert to be notified when the ...6 tips for dealing with culture shock
Nov 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: When traveling, especially internationally or to more remote destinations, culture shock is bound to happen. Sometimes it is just the smallest feeling of discomfort, and at other times can lead to complete panic and an intense longing to get on the next plane home. While it is completely normal to experience these feelings of culture shock, it is also important to not let it ruin your trip. Keep ...5 best smartphone apps for travelers who can't get online
Oct 16th, 2011 at 10:00AM: While you can basically download an app for anything you could possibly need to do on your smartphone, there are many times when traveling where you may find yourself unable to get Wi-Fi. When offline, many of these helpful apps become useful. To help you during those times when you find yourself traveling and unable to get online, here are five excellent travel apps for your smartphone that will ...Ajungo, the new social network platform just for travelers
Oct 6th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Sick of searching through advice sites and hearing reviews from who only knows? Wish you could connect with other travelers about past or upcoming trips and events? Love social networking but wish you could interact with others in your travel niche? Then there is a brand new social media website just for travelers that brings together all of these platforms into one site.
Ajungo, created by Ben ...Keep plants alive while traveling, the American way
Jul 2nd, 2011 at 7:00AM: If you're a gardener you probably know all about Preen, the gardening products that are recommended for use around over 200 flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables. If anybody knows about plants, they do. Since 1947, the Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based company has made lawn and garden, wild bird food and professional turf products in the United States. This week, Preen released some tips to help keep ...Easy summer travel safety tips and cheap security products
Jul 1st, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Master Lock is the world's largest manufacturer of padlocks and related security products providing insecurity solutions for home, automotive, campus, power sports, bike and storage security needs for consumers and contractors alike.
Who better to know about security and safety on an affordable level for travelers?
Before you head out on that road trip, hop on a plane or cast off on ...Ten stress-free travel tips for people who hate to travel
Apr 15th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
To many people, traveling is a joy, something to look forward to, plan for and have fun with. Those who travel a lot have their routine down pat and often keep luggage packed, ready for the next trip. Those who do not travel much probably don't because they don't like the whole business of traveling. Aside from people with really challenging handicaps, people in prison or celebrities, most ...Ten offbeat travel tips to "beautify" your experience
Apr 7th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Debbi Kickham, former editor at Robb Report and a 25 year industry veteran, boasts hundreds of thousands of airline miles to her name. While we're not big on books simply because they have big name behind them, we have to admit - we're intrigued by some of her offbeat travel tips.
Kickham offers ten of her favorite travel tips - including some that we never would have thought of (where do you ...Video of the Day: Brett Erlich's Unconventional Travel Tips
Feb 21st, 2011 at 6:00PM:
Movies are full of wild ideas about travel. From Airplane! to Castaway, there's no shortage of bizarre travel tales in cinema. Thankfully, Current packed many of those moments into this video from The Rotten Tomatoes Show starring Brett Ehrlich.
So, whether you want to ride a dragon, pilot a plane or just get from Point A to Point B as dramatically as possible, look to the movies for your ...
Top five uses for Ziploc® bags when traveling
Nov 16th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Over the years, I've become a bit of a bag lady. I'm always finding new and surprising uses for Ziploc® bags or their generic counterparts when I travel. I'm also a rabid recycler, so I like getting extra mileage out of my airport security "liquids and gels" see-through baggie.
But that's not the only reason I love these little guys. They're tough, they're resealable, and they're ...How to keep your house plants alive when you travel
Nov 4th, 2010 at 11:00AM: There are pet sitters, of course, but do you hire someone to water your house plants while you're on vacation?
Since I live in a New York City apartment building, I don't usually bother asking anyone to pick up my mail or to water my plants when I'm gone. I hate to inconvenience friends, so unfortunately, I pay the price with dead plants (and stolen newspapers).
Though I rarely travel for ...Top five travel documents to email yourself before you travel
Oct 11th, 2010 at 11:00AM: A lost or stolen passport or ATM card is a surefire way to add stress to any trip. As a preventative measure, I keep a list of travel documents (scanned, as necessary) in my inbox, so I have them at the ready should I run into trouble. Before you head out on your next trip, make sure you have the following documents, copied, prepped and prepared in the event you need them quickly:
1. Passport ...How to improve a stay in a bad hotel
Oct 5th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
I stay in a lot of hotels. I mean, A LOT of hotels (my husband and I joke that our apartment is just a place to keep our stuff. We don't actually live there). And for the most part, my experiences are quite positive. But occasionally, I might stay in a room that looks -- and smells -- like a family of Sasquatch had stayed there before me. Or one that's so noisy, I've considered grabbing the ...Label your chargers, stay in charge: Packing tip
Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:04AM: Do you panic about leaving a phone charger behind in a hotel room? Do your hands get clammy when you have a jumble of chargers cords in your carry-on bag, but can't find the right one? I solved the tangled cord problem by using colored twist ties, electrical tape, or sticky labels.
I save twist ties from bags of bread/bagels in a small ZipLoc bag in my silverware drawer in the kitchen. As I buy ...Role play at dinner - Dining out tip
Aug 8th, 2010 at 12:33PM: Vacations are all about having fun and getting a break from your normal life, right? Here's a fun tip that can really give you and your family something to remember:
Select a rather nondescript, local(ish) restaurant.
Select a fun theme to play, such as "sophisticated snobs" or "silly southerners." (Nothing offensive, just something different and in contrast to the normal clientele of the ...
