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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...

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...