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How to Save Money for Travel (You Don’t Need to Be Rich) 

It goes without saying that traveling requires you to have some money to pay for accommodation, transport, food, and other leisurely activities that would make your trip memorable. However, you don’t have to be rich to have enough money for traveling. There are ways for an average person to save enough money to afford an enjoyable trip from time to time. So, if you feel like you could use a vacation soon but you are not in the best financial situation at the moment, here are a few tips on saving money that might help you. [Read more…] about How to Save Money for Travel (You Don’t Need to Be Rich) 

How to Sleep on a Plane According to Science

Do you struggle to fall asleep on a plane?

After flying for several hours, no one likes to arrive at their final destination feeling groggy and jetlagged, especially if it’s coming off of a red-eye flight. The truth is, airplane cabins are just not designed for sleep. Between other passengers climbing over you, noise from the plane engine, and the uncomfortable seats, getting some quality in-flight rest can sometimes seem impossible.

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Keep Calm and Travel On: How to Prepare for Your Next Trip

One of the most stressful things you can do during this time of year is planning a vacation. Whether you’re taking a trip with friends to escape frigid temperatures, or to spend some quality time with family, you must plan for the trip appropriately.

Obviously, there’s much to consider when planning your trip and it can easily become overwhelming. The first step: KEEP CALM. Travel should be an enjoyable experience from start to finish! To help with your planning process, here are the best seven things to do when preparing for your next trip: [Read more…] about Keep Calm and Travel On: How to Prepare for Your Next Trip

8 Tantalizing Travel Destinations for Personal Growth 

We’ve all been there, at that point in life where you just need to pack up your things, buy a ticket and go. Where to? Does it really matter? All it matters is that you are sure that you are going to feel… something… different. You can always go on a journey or a weekend trip, but once or twice, if you are lucky, in a lifetime you can experience this one of a kind transformative travel. [Read more…] about 8 Tantalizing Travel Destinations for Personal Growth 

Did You Know Culture Shock Can Be Good for You?

When one is about to go to another country – whether for business, pleasure, or study – culture shock is often one of the first things brought up. More so, it is one of the main concerns, especially for people who are planning on living in another country for a while.

Travelers get all sorts of advice about differences in culture and what to expect; what they need to do to; and many other things that lead to one thing: gather information to avoid culture shock.

While that in itself is not a bad thing – in fact, it does help avoid uncomfortable, or even potentially disastrous, situations – there can be culture shock benefits. [Read more…] about Did You Know Culture Shock Can Be Good for You?