Author: Kelsey
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Is Los Angeles Walkable?
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Can You See Everything You Want to See While on Foot in Los Angeles? In some cities, you’ll find loads of big sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and cross-walks to help you navigate the busier roads. While all of these things exist in Los Angeles, California, their presence doesn’t necessarily guarantee an…
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Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas in Colombia
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Colombia is a Friendly Country And the Culture is Easy-Going Many of the cultural norms in Colombia are identical or quite similar to polite behavior in other countries. If you’re traveling from the United States to Colombia for the first time, it’s doubtful you’ll accidentally do anything that would utterly…
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How To Travel at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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Is Los Angeles International Airport The Utter Nightmare People Think It Is? If you’re traveling to Southern California, there’s a very good chance you’ll fly into Los Angeles International Airport, the notoriously busy airport in SoCal that sits right along the coastline. International travelers in particular will often need to…
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How Much Does a Trip to Colombia Cost?
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Is Colombia an Expensive Country to Visit? If a visit to Colombia is on your wish list, you’ll want to know how much money you’ll need to save for your trip. Is Colombia an expensive place to live and visit? Or can you expect an affordable trip due to a…
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Timing Your International Itinerary
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How Do You Book Flights, Cars, & Activities Without Feeling Rushed? One of the most important parts of booking your vacation is ensuring that all the activities, flights, and other arrangements align perfectly so you’re not late for anything. Good timing is also important because it helps you reduce how…
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International Vacation Itinerary Tips & Tricks
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Can You Create an Awesome Travel Itinerary in a Country You’ve Never Visited? One of the wonderful things about traveling is that you get to enjoy all sorts of new experiences, even if you’ve already been to your destination in the past. However, how do you figure out what to…
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Can You Travel in Colombia Safely as an American?
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What is Colombia Like Today for International Travelers? As an American who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s when stories of Colombia’s most famous drug kingpins were regularly featured on television, I formed some seriously preconceived notions about the country and its overall level of safety. At one time,…
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Self-Guided Versus Guided Tours on Vacation
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Should You Pay for a Tour or Explore Solo on Your Vacation? One of the best parts of creating your own vacation itinerary is enjoying the freedom to create an adventure that’s exactly how you want it. Do you love breakfast in bed? Are you a fan of strolling around…
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Getting Great Sleep on an International Vacation
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Can You Sleep on Vacation Just Like You Do at Home? For many of us, it always seems like the first night you have in a different country or on a vacation that takes you far away from home is that it’s really tough to get to sleep. Even if…
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How Much Do You Tip in Vietnam?
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Do the Vietnamese Tip for Restaurants, Taxis, and Services? As a traveler, it’s always good planning to research how monetary transactions take place within your destination. You might wonder: do people tip in Vietnam? And if so, how much do you tip in Vietnam as a visitor? In some countries,…