travel tips
No matter how much you plan, there are bound to be bumps in the road; tips to ensure the optimal travel experience.
How To Be a Better Tourist
Sustainable tourism is a hot topic. Let's talk about how we as tourists can contribute to this increasingly popular concept. Spoiler: it is possible to have a great holiday, be a conscious tourist, and visit the popular destinations and cultural sites. It's all about our mindset about travelling and how this influences how we plan and spend our holiday.
Jennifer HPublished 7 years ago in WanderHow To Prepare for a Trip Abroad
Travel is a fun, adventurous, and crazy thing. But travel takes lots and lots of planning. This is especially true if you are taking a trip to another country.
Rachel (Queen Wanderlust) 👑Published 7 years ago in WanderBackpacking 10 Essentials
Most people will tell you that they know what to take on a backpacking trip, but in all honesty most lists are all based on the 10 essentials, which is good. However, most of the lists lack detail into specifics and do not factor in the amount of weight the gear will actually take.
Jennings RichmondPublished 7 years ago in WanderNine Ways to Be Prepared for Anything On Your Trip
Being prepared for anything that could happen on the road doesn't have to be hard work. Put a little bit of effort into getting sorted early on, and you'll be ready for anything your whole journey.
Sarah KatherinePublished 7 years ago in WanderEthical Travelling
In order to really experience the country you are travelling to, it is important to respect its ways and traditions. Most people just want to come see the sights and are not all that interested in the people, their culture, and their environment. Here is where ethical travelers tend to differ, for them responsible travelling is the most important aspect of visiting and exploring a new country.
Nicole NoelPublished 7 years ago in Wander7 Things You Should Know When Arriving in Berlin
Berlin, series one of three. For every taste, there is something: art lovers, night clubbers, bike hikers, crazy shoppers or music freaks. It is organized and, how I find, quite easy to understand. But I was born and raised here, so what do I know, right?
While in Boston
Boston: birthplace of the American Revolution. If you ever visit this beloved city, you will be in awe within a matter of hours! I recently visited Boston and fell in love immediately. Being my first visit, I wasn't sure exactly how to go about seeing some of the most historic sights Boston has to offer. Lucky for me, the clerk at the hotel I stayed at suggested I take the "Olde Towne Trolley Tour". This trolley takes you around the city for about 40 dollars a person and also includes a water boat cruise on the harbor. The trolley makes numerous stops along the way and at each stop you can choose to get off and simply just get back on at any given time. Pretty cool, eh? Out of all the stops the trolley makes, I came up with a top ten of places to visit. Enjoy!
David ArcherPublished 7 years ago in WanderMeeting the Bats in Austin
I recently moved to Austin, Texas and I am really looking forward to discovering everything my new hometown has to offer. Watching the bats flying out at night has become a very popular thing to do in the summer time and I didn’t want to miss out on the experience.
Travels with My Parents: Burgundy, France
My parents have always been great travellers, it's one of the gifts that they've given us as a family is a love of travel and the confidence to go out and experience the world.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderLuxury Within Reach
I get asked all the time how I am able to travel as much as I do. By the end of 2017, it will have seen me in Thailand, Washington DC, Atlanta, and Curacao, and possibly one other destination with all the travel reward points I have earned with these trips. Each time the question is asked of me, I answer it the same way. I am very list- and research-orientated and work with a travel agency that understands that and can transform my travel goals into a fun-filled affordable vacation.
Drew LewisPublished 7 years ago in WanderI Heart NYC
In the summer, without a doubt, the best way to get around is by bike. I cannot express enough how great it is, you move quicker than most cars/taxis, which also means if you are a bit of a nervous road rider and you need to move away from the cycle routes, you don't have to worry about cars passing you too closely. They are easy to rent (just like the UK's Boris bikes) and for $12 you have unlimited usage for 24 hours. You can see so much more, cover so much ground and it is unbelievably safe. Even when you're not on one of their amazing cycle paths and navigating the roads with the traffic. It's all good. There is an incredible cycle and walkway path on the west side along the Hudson River that quite frankly is a revelation. Not like a New York I've ever witnessed before. Rollerbladers, runners, walkers and cyclists in a green and smooth environment. It's designed in a way so very few opportunities arise for you to need to stop, it takes you quite nicely down to Battery Park and the Staten Island Ferry.
Hazel ButterfieldPublished 7 years ago in WanderThings You Should Never Bring On A Flight
There are a few things that you should not bring on any flight. It is a known fact that bringing weapons of any kind on a flight is a very bad idea with severe consequences. You will go to jail. Also, bringing pets is another no go. You don’t want to have to deal with a barking dog or meowing cat. Avoid bringing liquids too. These will be taken away at the security part of the airport. There have been cases of terrorist trying to bring in liquid bombs. Lastly, avoid bringing lighters and sharp objects on planes. This is a given as you will be searched and questioned for bringing flammables. Overall, follow these flight etiquette rules and you will not be punished for your actions.
David LasherPublished 7 years ago in Wander