Admission: This is not an original idea of mine. I learned about this in 2009 when I was on a Rick Steves “21-Day Best of Europe” tour, led by our amazing guide Rolinka. The basic idea is to take a hotel card — you know, the business card that is in that little holder on…
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TRAVEL TIP #710: Peppermint Oil Roll On When You’re Hot; When It’s Hot
In a previous post (Carry Essential Oils With You), I told you about the benefits of carrying essential oils with you when you travel. I have been carrying a travel pack of the oils with me on my back pack for well over a dozen years to dozens and dozens of countries. The little pack…
73-Day Grand Africa Voyage
I will soon be heading out on the longest cruise of my life. Well, the longest so far. Perhaps in a couple years I’ll go on cruises that are even longer. I am really excited about this cruise — for several reasons. Most of the cruises I have been on have been as a speaker….
TRAVEL TIP #908: Using Local Currency
While the U.S. Dollar is generally regarded as one of the most widely accepted currencies around the world, there are places where you cannot use your home currency, U.S. Dollar or otherwise. In such a case, you will need to have some of the local currency for your purchases, for tips, etc. The length of…
TRAVEL TIP #805: Managing Your Travel Bucket List
Where are the places you’ve said you’ve always wanted to go? You know, the place, or the places, that you’ve mentioned when talking with friends, co-workers, relatives, even the stranger in line behind you at the grocery store. It’s typically phrased like this, “Someday, I’m going to go to _______.” Where is that place? Or,…