The romantic vision of Paris, the calming countryside of France, the beautiful wine regions and the grandeur of the French Riviera are all great reasons to visit the country. Vacations in France can be one of the most memorable days of your life but without proper preparation, it can quickly turn unpleasant. Pay attention to these little tips and your French experience will surely be a fairytale! The power ...

The city of Jerusalem draws millions of tourists of each year, and not without good reason. The city is rich with history, packed full of significant religious sites, and a wonderful place to visit for everyone from backpackers to families to seniors. Unfortunately, most people don’t know as much about Jerusalem as they do other major cities like New York City or Paris. Here is a quick overview of Jerusalem ...

One cool thing about having your own blog is getting to test new products and being involved in the improvement process. With my 9-5 corporate job being in IT (yes, I'm one of those who work in a cubicle), reviewing the Cultural App Guide was a fun assignment. The travel app was developed by Dean Foster, the president of Dean Foster Associates (DFA) in New York. Dean Foster conducts cross-cultural training ...

In summer, many people prefer to hang out in a pub or bar and treat themselves with a refreshing drink. This is also their favourite pastime with friends and family. This article has listed the top-notch places across Europe where drinks are served with immense love and a number of unique attractions. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, UK This is an age-old pub in the UK that belongs to the ancient Egypt ...

In 2010 I adventured off to the west coast for the first time. I always dreamed of visiting Vancouver Island and heard so much about its beauty. But since I only had the time to visit Victoria I never got the chance to really see the charm and magnificence city of Vancouver. Knowing how expensive it is to travel within Canada, I always seem to avoid Canadian trips and usually decided on an international adv ...

Sometimes you plan traveling months and months in advance. At other times, you don’t plan at all. You just buy a ticket last minute and get yourself where you want to go. The latter is more spontaneous, more reckless and often more fun. If you’re traveling last minute, here are a few tips that can help you save some money. Get on the Mailing Lists What airlines fly to where you want to go? Get on their mail ...

Here is a really cool infographic on commuting I thought you would enjoy. It's crazy how commuting impacts our life, especially if you live in a major city around the world. I've been taking public transportation since I work downtown and just the thought of driving in traffic discourages me from taking my car. Created by: CollegeAtHome.com ...

If you want to learn more about Off-Track Backpacking,  you can read our full interview with Women on the Road here. What top 3 pieces of advice would you give women 18 and under who want to travel on their own? Be aware of your surroundings at all times and always look at the positive outcome, rather than thinking the worse.   ...

Hey everyone, just a little note that we wrote a guest post for Room 77: Tips on Solo Female Travel. Book Room 77 is one stop to find and book your next hotel room. It's a pretty cool website, check it out! ...

For many avid backpackers, hiking far into the wilderness means leaving the distractions of modern life behind and focusing on experiencing the natural world in all its glory.  For such individuals, the most unforgettable kind of backpacking adventure is one that also takes them away from the distractions that friends and family can represent.  Backpacking solo is a way to truly "get away from it all" and b ...