Travel scams are a fact of life when you are in an unfamiliar environment, especially in a foreign country. But there are ways to protect yourself to at least minimize the chances of falling prey to scam artists. The first […]
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EXPERIENCE AGRIGENTO AND THE VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES IN SICILY
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INTERVIEW WITH TRAVEL EXPERT, NOMADIC MATT
I am very happy to share with you my interview with best selling author, Matt Kepnes, the founder of Nomadic Matt, arguably the single most successful travel blog around. Matt’s New York Times bestseller is “How to travel the world […]
HIDDEN HAVANA: WAY OFF THE BEATEN PATH.
Havana is known for its colonial architecture, smooth rum and fine cigars. But there is another side of a Hidden Havana that remains concealed unless you know where to look. Magical, mystical, mysterious, pulsating and always fascinating. Cuba off the beaten […]
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CAMBODIA: THE GREAT MONKEY ATTACK OF ANGKOR WAT
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PACKING LIGHT FOR ONE BAG TRAVEL: THE HOW-TO SECRETS
Packing light for one bag travel is not difficult. It just takes a little planning. What a mess! Here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned – sometimes the hard way – when you’re packing light for one bag travel. […]