As a child you might have some fond memories of vacations with your family. Time away from “real life” is where a family can often bond the most together. Today, with the busyness of our lives and both adults typically working, a vacation can be harder to schedule than ever. Still there are many vacation options, such as the ones below, that can fit into a tight … [Read more...]
Those Faraway Places
The holiday season is here and many people are traveling to see loved ones or visit favorite places. Some will receive airline tickets as a present and may be taking their first overseas trip. Travel is easy for most Americans. A passport is needed for travel out of the country. Visas are necessary for Americans to enter many foreign countries, just as visitors from other … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Your African Safari
It's one of the most famous, most adventurous-sounding ways of traveling the globe, bringing to mind images of hunting lions, sleeping in tents, and driving through the desert in a jeep. It's a tantalizing image, but most of us have never actually done it. If you decide to take the leap this year and go on your own African safari, here are a few things to keep in mind for the … [Read more...]
Amazing Places You Should Visit In The Asia Pacific Region
The next time you go on a vacation, stray from the usual touristy destinations and go on an adventure. Explore the unfamiliar and see exotic places seldom featured by travel websites and brochures. There are so many virgin places that have not been spoilt by the commerce of the tourism industry. Here are five spots on the Asia Pacific map you should put on your next holiday … [Read more...]
Accomplishing Your Travel Goals While Accomplishing Social Change
Many of us yearn to travel and see the world. In German, the yearning to visit far-away places in known as "fernweh," which translates to "farsickness." Chances are, you've sat in class or at work thinking about the interesting places and events you'd like to see. You can combine your intentions to travel with philanthropy, using volunteer opportunities to see the world while … [Read more...]