Getting and managing money when traveling is not all that complicated or difficult, but a few universal money and safety tips do make the task easier wherever you may travel in the world.
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Insider advice from decades of travel experienceWe’ve been traveling to one place or another on the globe, together and separately, for over 50 years. That’s a combined 100+ years of travel experience behind every travel tip we write. Planning a trip can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be. We aim to make planning your next vacation, adventure, or quick getaway as simple and easy as possible.
Whether you’re planning a bike trip along the Danube, booking flights for a dream African safari, or wondering how to manage your money and safety for two weeks in Europe, we have the information you need, broken down into sections, to help you quickly find the tips you want. Browse all our articles below or use the “Quick Navigation” icons to jump into a travel tips category you seek.
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We’ve been traveling to one place or another on the globe, together and separately, for over 50 years. That’s a combined 100+ years of travel experience behind every travel tip we write. Planning a trip can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be. We aim to make planning your next vacation, adventure, or quick getaway as simple and easy as possible.
Whether you’re planning a bike trip along the Danube, booking flights for a dream African safari, or wondering how to manage your money and safety for two weeks in Europe, we have the information you need, broken down into sections, to help you quickly find the tips you want. Browse all our articles below or use the “Quick Navigation” icons to jump into a travel tips category you seek.
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Cajun cooking class with Spuddy: real Cajun gumbo recipe
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Best German mulled wine or “Glühwein” recipe for cold winter nights
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Best limoncello recipe: limoncello with Everclear for real Italian flavor
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What is a shrub? Old English shrub recipe to relive travel memories
What is a shrub? It is a flexible, creative infusion of fruit, herbs, or even vegetables mixed with sugar and vinegar that can be added to alcohol or soda water. But you can do so much more with it once you know how to make a shrub. A perfect drink recipe for history and travel buffs.
How to fly safely: Travel tips to stay healthy while flying
Maneuvering airports and airplanes is now a riskier activity with coronavirus and the inability to minimize contact. So, when you start flying again, the question will be how to fly safely. That will mean taking extra precautions to stay healthy while flying and at the airport.
Is it safe to fly? Flying during and after a pandemic
What was it like flying during a pandemic? Is it safe to fly? I took a transcontinental flight on American in July and, in short, it was terribly stressful.
Is it safe to stay in a hotel? What you need to know to stay healthy
Wondering if it is safe to stay in a hotel room because of the coronavirus? No one wants to catch COVID-19 and certainly not from a hotel stay. Many hotels, inns and B&Bs are working to ensure guest and employee health and safety when guests are staying in a hotel. Learn the health tips you need to keep your hotel visit safe.
How to travel in a post-pandemic world – respect, safety, patience
The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a huge impact on travel. When you do however start to travel in a post-pandemic world, be sure to travel with respect and patience, and always travel safely, paying attention to local regulations.
7 tips for staycation travel: Finding travel adventures close to home
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Travel after the COVID-19 pandemic: 5 things to pack to travel safely
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Top 3 tips to protect yourself from mosquito bites and Zika virus
Planning on traveling to Central and South America or to the Caribbean? Then you would be wise to know how to protect yourself from Zika. The Zika virus is spread by mosquito bite and sexual contact. What are the best ways to protect yourself from getting infected with Zika? We show you how.
How good is evacuation coverage or travel insurance for coronavirus?
Will travel insurance cover your travels if you need to cancel or change travel plans because of COVID. We spoke with experts at Global Rescue and World Nomads to find out how good evacuation coverage or travel insurance for coronavirus really is.
How to cook the best Moroccan couscous, thanks Riad Laaroussa
Until I cooked and then tasted the best Moroccan couscous during a visit to Fes, I had no idea how bad my couscous was. During a casual cooking class at Riad Laaroussa in Fes, Morocco, with the riad’s Queen of the Kitchen, Fatima, we learned to make Moroccan couscous the right way. We’ll show you how!
How to avoid getting traveler’s diarrhea or food poisoning
Traveler’s diarrhea, a.k.a. Montezuma’s revenge, Delhi belly, Aztec two-step, tourista, the runs, or whatever popular name you wish to call it, is not only inconvenient and unpleasant, it can become a serious health risk. Here is how to avoid getting traveler’s diarrhea or food poisoning.
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