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We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

How To Save Money On a Trip

January 27, 2017 By Carmen Esate

Planning a trip can be an exciting task. As you begin to research all of the sights and activities of your destination your enthusiasm starts to rise, yet simultaneously you start to wonder how you are possibly going to afford it all.

Many people let the fear of the costs hold them back from traveling at all since once they add it all up it seems more than they could budget into their lifestyle. However, a trip doesn’t have to be a 5-star experience to have a great time. [Read more…]

5 Essentials to Pack When Traveling Overseas

December 15, 2015 By Louise

Taking a trip to another country is an incredibly exciting experience. However, traveling so far from home can generate some anxiety about what to pack and what to leave behind. Do you know what is in your essentials bag? You will likely have a weight limit on your checked bag as well as your carry-on, so it is very important to get rid of the excess without losing your necessities. Included here are a few essentials to pack when traveling overseas.

Clothing

While you likely would have remembered this without a reminder, it is still critical to understand which clothes are necessary and what is superfluous. Take into account the climate of the region you are visiting as well as the length of your stay. You can also consider which clothes can be worn more than once and which can easily be washed in a hotel bathroom. Avoid clothing that needs to be dry-cleaned or ironed. [Read more…]

Four Tips For Preparing For A Road Trip

November 19, 2015 By Louise

People take road trips all year long. Sometimes they are for pleasure and sometimes they are for business. If you have a road trip coming up, not matter where you plan to go, you need to make sure that you have a plan set in place and prepare for anything that could come at you, ahead of time.

Many things can happen on a road trip. Your car could break down, you could get in an accident, your vehicle could be stolen at a rest stop, or numerous other things. That’s why you need to be prepared so that even if something does go wrong you can remain safe. [Read more…]

Four Tips For Packing Your Luggage

July 31, 2015 By Louise

When it comes to packing, whether you are going on vacation or you’re going on a work trip, you want to make sure that you can fit all you need into as little space as you can. These days there are barely any airlines that will even let you get on with a free carry on, and the prices can get crazy from there.

Even if you aren’t flying you may want to learn how to pack better to avoid wrinkled clothes and to keep more room in the vehicle for the souvenirs you’ll pick up on your trip. Not matter where you are going or how you are getting there, here are four tips that will help you pack more conveniently.

Start With The Right Suitcase

You may prefer a hardside suitcase or a softside suitcase, and each one offers you different pros and cons, depending on what you’re looking for. While a softside, nylon or canvas, may give you more flex to fit more items in your bag, it offers less protection than a more sturdy piece of hardside luggage. [Read more…]

Money Money Money: Get It Straight Before Your Travel Date

March 26, 2015 By Louise

The point of travel is often to relax and experience the good things in life. However, to do that, it’s important to set yourself up in a way that the stressful aspects of travel are taken care of in advance. And one of the biggest travel and tourism stresses? You guessed it – money! So before you take off on your next dream vacation, get yourself straightened up when it comes to cash flow. The sooner you get this done, and the more completely you handle the details, the better your overall experience will be.

Check Your Checks

There are times when there’s nothing quite as functional as a good set of checks. They serve to identify you, and there are security protections for both you and the people you’re giving them too. Before traveling, get your checks printed with your most current information, and for kicks you can always have it done stylistically as well. It’s not too much extra money to do a little bit of personalization, and if these checks are associated with a business or professional venture, stick with the color scheme and theme of your choice as well. [Read more…]

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