Mark Twain “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
Buddha It is better to travel well than to arrive.
Few places in the world as good as Oahu´s west coast when it comes to whale watching and dolphin encounters, and if this is one of the experiences in your bucket list make sure you join one of the tours that allow you to swim with dolphin and turtles tours when exploring Hawaii’s most visited [...]
Colombia is known as a country full of traditions and beauty. It has beautiful beaches and some spectacular archaeological finds that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. Yet perhaps surprisingly some of it’s biggest cities are full of character and destinations you must visit when in the country. These are the four I [...]
We all know that there’s a plethora of credit cards out there from which to choose, yet despite how simple getting a good travel credit card may appear to be, the truth is that choosing the wrong one might cost you very dearly. Why? The answer is as simple as it is scary: fees. And [...]
London is one of the most popular European destinations for tourists, especially those from North America and Asia. As in other big cities, and because of currency exchange rates, prices in London – for accommodation, food and drink, entertainment, transportation – can be high. So what can you do for free? Art galleries London is [...]
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Nobelcom inquiring if I would be interested in trying one of their prepaid online phone cards and reviewing it after putting it to good use. Why not? Remembering the days I lived in Australia when I would buy my 6 AUD prepaid phone card that would give [...]
This post is an entry to participate in an online contest held by Kaplan International Colleges that poses, in any case, an interesting question: which is the best way to learn English? I am quite certain about what the most effective method is, but let’s take a look at this interesting infographic they have prepared: [...]
I have to admit that visiting Colombia’s Valle del Cocora was one of the highlights of my trip to Colombia, no doubt about it. The clean air, green valley and spectacular wax palms result in a landscape difficult to imagine until you get there. The trek is around 3 to 4 hours long and can [...]
Sharks are predators that most people try to avoid in a lifetime and by any means, but as I shared some time ago in a previous article about our shark swim tour it’s an experience we were looking forward to and were able to enjoy with Hawaii Shark Encounters, one of the leading companies in [...]
From March 25th to March 28th Puerto Vallarta, a holiday destination in Mexico’s Pacific coast, hosted Mexico’s tourism fair of 2012, locally called the Tianguis Turistico. The event is usually held in Acapulco, but because of safety concerns it has been decided that starting this year it will be held in a different city within [...]
What should you do if you’re in a country on an overstayed tourist visa? Should you apply to the authorities for visa renewal or keep your head down and hope for the best? These are questions that have confronted many travelers over the years and the answers to them will largely depend on individual choice [...]