Flip a switch, and you have electricity worldwide… the lights come on. Plug in an appliance, and it will go on too… right? Not necessarily. There are different voltages and currents all around the world… not to mention the shape of plugs. Electricity worldwide is always there…. it’s just delivered differently, and you need to ... read more

It’s easy to slip into being a travel worrier. You start to worry about some event that HAS happened…. or worse…. you start to worry that something MIGHT happen while your traveling. We’ve done it ourselves, usually just the few days before a trip when we’re trying to get everything done. Don’t get caught up ... read more

Why do you feel fatigue after flights? Ever wonder why you feel done in after traveling? Here are some facts about why you feel that fatigue after flights. We’re not talking jet lag here, though that fat-headed fatigue is definitely part of jet lag. You may feel fatigue after a long north-south flight where there ... read more

Have you ever dreamed of staying in castles?  Can You do that?  Don’t you have to be a King or a Queen or something?  Or at least a Lord to stay in a manor house? There are castles and manor houses all over Europe that have rooms available for tourists wanting to indulge in a ... read more

Volunteer Vacations are becoming more popular all the time.  Some organizations have been around for a long time… Groups like Habitat for Humanity and Earthwatch.  Others are gearing up to fill the need for tourists who want to volunteer. These are programs where you travel for one to three weeks to “do good”…. You go ... read more

Bed and Breakfast.  The term started in Great Britain then spread through Europe, but you can find this type of accommodation almost everywhere now.  Oh, no, you’re thinking.  I’ve outgrown that bathroom down the hall stuff.   Well, most B-and-Bs have too. “B&Bs” started with people inviting travelers into their homes… providing rooms and serving breakfast ... read more

The Normandy beaches that are most famous are the ones between Cherbourg and Le Havre.  They are also known as the D-Day Invasion Beaches. While Normandy beaches are great for family holidays, with miles of peaceful, sandy beaches to enjoy, the area is a special draw for those interested in the history of World War ... read more

Eco-tourism or green travel is becoming a new catchword in travel. But this doesn’t mean you need to rough it. You could stay in a tent or go backpacking or canoeing, but just little everyday things can make any trip more eco-friendly. You can stay in cities or in the countryside; sleep in a big ... read more

What is sustainable tourism? Why should you even think of being a sustainable tourist? The consequences of tourism is both local and global. Sustainable tourism advocates the need to protect the cultural and natural environment of the destination we travel. We need to respect the cultural and sensitivities of the local community. If all of ... read more