If you want to save as much money as possible while traveling, it is essential that you learn how to bargain well. Not only is bargaining fun to do, but by haggling with local vendors you can also get a better feel for the culture and sense of humor of the country’s people. Below is a [...]
No matter what anyone tells you, there is no such thing as a travel package “deal.” Period. More than likely, 99 times out of 100, if you are purchasing a travel package “deal” instead of independently organizing your own travel, you are getting overpriced and screwed. Period. Quite simply, travel package deals are one of [...]
Every local person that approaches you while you travel has an intention, either honest or dishonest. They’ve got something to gain from you, whether they consciously calculated it or not. By remaining aware of this fact and trying to evaluate locals’ intentions, you can develop your street smarts and interact with local people with a [...]
Reconsider bringing that high-priced electronic device with you on your travels. Think twice before traveling with that silver locket given to you by your grandmother. Hell, reevaluate bringing anything of significant monetary or sentimental value with you on your overseas adventures, because the mere presence of these items can alter your behavior and limit your [...]
What’s better: solo travelling or companion travelling? The answer is really a combination of both. Start off on the right foot: completely and unabashedly solo. If you plan to travel over a long period of time, you’ll be risking a lot by departing with a close friend. Not only do you lose some freedom in [...]
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