Travel tips

      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...

      Mar 9, 2019• by Vanuatu_Local

      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...

      Feb 12, 2019• by Ablackmanabroad

      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...

      Jan 17, 2019• by Modern_Travels_Diaries

      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...

      Dec 15, 2018• by Howard_Smukler

      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...

      Dec 10, 2018• by trawickinternational

      Passport PSA!

      Quick Tip: A torn or water-damaged passport is no longer considered a valid identification, so make sure to protect your passport by storing it in a waterproof cover, or for a quick and easy...