Author: Kelsey
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Finding the Cheapest Route When You Travel Across an Ocean
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Can You Game the System to Find Cheap Plane Tickets? When you purchase international plane tickets that will take you across an ocean, the cost will often come out to more than any other purchase during your vacation. Even if you score an ultra-cheap economy ticket and take nothing more…
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Should You Fly Direct or Layover For Your International Flight?
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Is It Easier to Fly Direct or Have a Layover On a Long Haul Flight? Sometimes, we have choices when we book an international flight. We can choose the time, day, and the number of stops along the way. On other trips, the airlines dictate how and when we can…
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My Vietnam & Cambodia Itinerary
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Want to Walk in My Footsteps? Here’s the Path I Took in Southeast Asia When I traveled to Vietnam, it was the second major international vacation I planned, after having traveled to Iceland a year prior. I’d traveled internationally before, but I’d never put together an itinerary with a bunch…
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Can You Save Money on Plane Tickets By Waiting?
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Will Your Plane Ticket Fare Go Down If You Wait? One of the largest purchases you’ll likely make when you book your travel – especially if you’re traveling a great distance or internationally – is your plane tickets. From cheap puddle jumpers that charge you extra to breathe to premium…
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How to Blend In When Traveling Internationally
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How Do You Blend In With Locals When Traveling? One of the best ways to enjoy your international vacation is to learn a little about the culture and its people before you arrive. When you understand some of the finer points of culture, interaction, and daily life, you can conduct…
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What Can Get You In Trouble in Vietnam as a Traveler?
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Is Vietnam a Scary Place for Foreigners and Tourists? If you’re traveling from the west, Vietnam may feel a little different at first, but you’ll soon realize that other than a potential language barrier that the citizens of Vietnam are much like those of any other country. They work, play,…
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How to Book a Ticket for an International Flight
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Is Buying an International Flight Ticket the Same as a Domestic Flight? There’s no need to feel nervous about buying a plane ticket for an international flight. The process is exactly the same as buying a ticket for a domestic flight. However, there are some steps you can take that…
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What Not to Pack on an International Vacation
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What things aren’t worth packing on an international vacation? We all know that items like a passport, medication, a hat, and some good walking shoes are important items for international vacations, but sometimes you can go overboard packing. Do you really need an extra pair of walking shoes? How many…
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Should You Pay for a Guided Tour on Your Next Vacation?
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Is It Worth the Money to Buy a Guided Tour of Your Destination? Tourism is a huge industry for many countries around the world, and one of the most popular ways that locals can tap into that economy is to provide guided tours of their cities or of various famous…
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How Long Does Jet-Lag Last & How to Survive It
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Is Jet-Lag Always a Thing During Travel Across the Globe? One of the sticking points of flying across the globe is the time it takes to get there. Often, getting to the other side of the planet takes multiple flights. You might even find yourself “losing” a day when you…