travel tips

No matter how much you plan, there are bound to be bumps in the road; tips to ensure the optimal travel experience.

Learning to Love Vietnam
A while ago, I was living in Chiangmai, in Northern Thailand, while writing a book. Every three months, I had to leave Thailand to renew my visa, so I'd take a trip to one or other of the nearby countries, stay a week or two, then come back. These visa runs were special - a quick infusion of the new to break up my routine in Chiangmai
By Roger Wells9 years ago in Wander
The Sweet Pain of Leaving
Ever since I was a child in the 1950's, standing on the wharf of Melbourne pier to board the immense ship that was to take us to Europe, I have never recovered from the excitement of embarkation.
By Roger Wells9 years ago in Wander
Buenos Aires: Live Like a Local
I’m not quite sure what I expected to find in Buenos Aires — perhaps some kind of old-world city full of faded glamour and suave, stylish men who lived life full of tango passion.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
10 Reasons Why I Want to Visit Japan, and Why You Should Too!
Japan is a unique country with its beautiful architecture and contrasting culture compared to the United States. I think we can all agree that Japan is an interesting and extraordinary trip. So, here is my list explaining why I want to visit Japan, and why you should too.
By Loni Beach9 years ago in Wander
Venice: Like A Virgin
Venice good gives face. One of the old-world cities that defines the way that we perceive Europe, Venice seems to embody all of the iconic elements of an Italian vacation.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
The City of Eternal Spring
Medellin, a bustling metropolis of over three million people, has a popular and well-known nickname, “The City of Eternal Spring.” I can say for certain that this particular nickname is well warranted and appropriate given the moderate temperatures and humidity that make up the day and night here. Among the cities and towns I’ve visited in Colombia thus far, Medellin is special in that its’ climate is hospitable and agreeable.
By Ben W9 years ago in Wander
Accessing International Business Travel Security Risks
The prudent traveler wisely researches the security and safety risks inherent in every trip. Recent news provokes panic as an alarming number of stories of terrorist activity and armed shooter scenarios dominate the Internet and the airwaves. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t visit foreign locations or that no parts of some countries are safe. Americans should not be deterred from exploring the world. But citizens traveling abroad should do so with knowledge of the country and extreme caution.
By Marlene Affeld9 years ago in Wander
21 Magazines That Pay for Travel Writing
If you like to travel, you are in luck, because lots of magazines want to hear about your trips. And, as a bonus, they are perfectly willing to pay to get your insights, print your photos, share your adventures.
By Erica Verrillo9 years ago in Wander
Maximize Your Personal Freedom
For many, freedom is the ultimate goal in life. The highest aim. The freedom to explore, to make our own choices, to push the boundaries. To be, who we know in our heart of hearts, we can be, if only the world would let us.
By Jordan Davies9 years ago in Wander
Melbourne Gripped by Football Fever
Melbourne is a city that prides itself being totally and utterly obsessed with sport. Any sport or sporting event is greeted with enormous enthusiasm and excitement — this is the home of The Australian Open Tennis, this is the home of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, this is the home of the Boxing Day Test (always one of the biggest cricket matches each year), the massive Spring Carnival horse racing series, and this is the home of Australian Rules Football.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
Spa Break Destinations Down-Under
Modern life can often feel a bit stressful. You’re running flat-out, trying to juggle your career, your friends, your family — it’s not often that you get to take a few moments out for yourself, just to relax and unwind, to decompress and get ready to get back in the game and do it all again.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
Right on Red State: Florida Wildlife
Everything in Florida WILL try to kill you. Alligators, mosquitoes, Floridians, they all have the capacity to kill you. Alligators, Nature's Blenders
By Benjamin Hecker9 years ago in Wander