Travel Tips

How to find a cheap flight The problem for anyone is not finding a place to go but how to get there cheap. Sometimes half the cost of a trip is in the travel. Finding a cheap flight is as important as finding the right location, the right tour, the right backpack, or the right hotel. Read More…	Getting off the tourist trail in Asia They say in Asia all roads lead to through Bangkok. As the major hub of Southeast Asian travel, most people tend to pass through here at some point. I like to say though that all roads lead to Khao San. It is the inescapable tourist transit hub of the city and the region. Read More…	The Great American Road Trip Since Ford first rolled out the Model T, America has had a love affair with the automobile. The country grew around it. And from this comes the timeless American adventure- The Great American Road trip. Read More…
Teaching English Overseas This 5 part series is meant to help give an overview and some information as well as resources for those interested in teaching English overseas. Each part explore one topic in depth. Read More…	Staying in Touch on the Road Staying in touch on the road is important to many travelers. While e-mail allow us to stay connected, sometimes you just need to hear someone’s voice or see someone’s face. There are three major options a traveler can choose from: Skype, calling cards, and cell phones. Read More…	Finding Cheap AccommodationAccommodation can be a big part of any traveler’s budget. However, it does not have to be. There are plenty of ways to get cheap or sometimes free accommodation. Read More…
Choosing the Right Backpack Picking the right backpack is as important part of any trip. Too big and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small and you’ll never fit anything in. Wrong material and when it rains, your stuff is soaked. Here’s a few tips to make your search go quicker. Read More…	Picking the Right Tour Group With so many tour companies out there, it is often hard to figure out which ones are good and which ones aren’t. Organized tours have a bad reputation. We think of the big bus, camera toting, bermuda short wearing tourists and cringe. However, there are plenty of good options out there. Here is some criteria to use to find those good companies. Read More…	Picking a Travel Credit Card One of the greatest expenses a traveler has is air travel. So what’s a good way to get around them? Credit Cards that offer rewards. Read More…