Things to know before booking your Airbnb

The perfect get-away needs the perfect accommodation. Before you look for yours on a site like Airbnb or VRBO, be sure you’re ready to do your homework. These sites open up an amazing array...

Purchasing from South Pacific indigenous villages

When visiting traditional villages or local markets you may be able to purchase locally made totem poles, wood figurines, bamboo flutes, stone axes, pig tusks and Pandanus leaf carry bags direct from...

How to apply for a tourist Visa for Russia

On March 16, I'll be traveling to Russia. The process of obtaining a visa is long, frustrating, an extremely bureaucratic. Follow the directions below: There are only 4 Russian consulates in the...

Visiting New Zealand

New Zealand is a country of rare beauty and landscape variety: glacial mountains, rushing rivers, clear and deep lakes, geysers and boiling mud. There are also numerous forest reserves, long deserted...

Visiting Cuba as an American under Trump-based regulations

Here are a few travel tips for American tourists in light of the new U.S. Government (Trump-based) regulations. Despite what you may have heard, Americans can still legally travel to Cuba. Unlike...

Driving Licence Requirements in Chiang Mai

Please be aware of the following if you intend hiring either a motorbike or car during your stay in Chiang Mai. The law is the same for other parts of Thailand, but the fines stated are specific...