Taking a taxi when you are five people in Beijing

Last summer I could spend some time in Beijing, the capital of China. I usually used to go out around the city in a group of five so it was sometimes difficult to take taxis, as they are all...

Protecting Our Interest When Taking a Taxi In Hong Kong

To protect your interest, it is better to keep yourself well informed before riding on a taxi. In Hong Kong, the carrying capacity of a taxi is limited to five passengers by local law. To avoid...

Consumer protection when travelling in Hong Kong

Do you feel somehow being taken advantage by some shops in Hong Kong when traveling especially Ladies Street and Temple Street in Mong Kok? Ladies Street, Temple Street and Jade Market is very...

Phrasebook: Basic Spanish for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting any of the many...

Travelling in India

Hi! My name is Janet. My husband and I have travelled to India 14 times over the past 15 years. It’s our favorite place on Earth and we absolutely love it. Each time we have visited India, our...

Tip: Avoid the Yellow Tuk Tuk Scam in Bangkok!

Obviously when travelling you have to be careful, but it helps to know what to avoid before going! On this occasion, it was the 'Yellow Tuk Tuk Scam' in Bangkok. We were stopped by a man...