Tag: international travel
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Visiting Puerto Vallarta During the Off Season
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Can You Visit Puerto Vallarta at Any Time or Is there a “Best” Time? One of the hallmarks of frequent travel is getting great deals on things like flights and hotels, and one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is by traveling during the “off” season. The off season…
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Always Have Back-Up Travel Options While On Vacation
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You Might Have Every Detail Planned, But The Travel Gods Have Other Ideas My travel itineraries tend to have a lot of details, and I normally don’t leave a lot of time to chance. I’ll have all the travel already purchased (when possible), I’ll have the activities booked, and I’ll…
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Earth-Friendly Vacation Tips
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Let’s Cut Down On The Consumerism of Travel for the Sake of the Planet One of the best parts about traveling the world is that it’s an activity based on the accumulation of experiences rather than the accumulation of stuff. While objects can bring us joy, experiences can last a…
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Is It Wasting Time to Take a Break on Vacation?
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Is taking a day to relax a poor use of time when you’re traveling somewhere new? Should you pack your international vacation with as much activity as possible since you might have spent the better part of a day getting to your destination? If you’re not otherwise visiting a place…
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Using the Toilet in a Different Country
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Different Toilets Work Differently in Different Countries It’s not the most pleasant topic, but having a discussion on the toilets and washroom facilities you may encounter in another country can prove very beneficial. If you’re an American, or you’re from a country that’s culturally similar to the United States, you…
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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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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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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…