iTranslate Type in a phrase, and this app will translate it into any of 52 languages. You can also download dozens of text-to-speech voices for 16 languages, including Dutch. Italian, and Turkish (iPhone version only). Good for business travelers on an expense account. You need to be online to work the app, so roaming data [...]
Most airlines have now introduced baggage fees of some sort, increasing their profits, and making your flight ticket more expensive. Here’s a couple of ways to avoid airline baggage fees: Use your airline miles. If you have collected a lot of miles or achieved elite status with one or more airlines, this offers benefits to [...]
If you’re concerned whether you’ll be able to make your trip, or complete it do to a natural disaster or other event, you may be considering travel insurance. But should you buy it? The first thing to always do is consider your current insurance policies. Do you have homeowners, medical, auto, or other insurance policies that may [...]
Some advice from American Express on fraud prevention and safety when using travelers checks: When Using Travelers Cheque and Gift Cheques The most important thing to remember is that there is no legitimate reason why anyone would give you a check or money order and ask you to wire money anywhere in return. If someone [...]
What’s the best way to make phonecalls when traveling outside your home country? Here are several strategies. Change SIM cards. Avoid roaming charges by using an international SIM card in your unlocked GSM tri- or quad-band phone. By cards from several sources, including cellularabroad.com. Check that your phone has the correct GSM frequency for your location. [...]
A few general tips apply whether you travel by car or plane.Be sure your pet wears a collar with complete identification and a license tag. Have a rabies vaccination certificate if you will travel across state or international borders. Be prepared to present a health certificate, especially if you travel to Canada or Mexico. Be [...]
We’ve come across many smart money tips for travelers over the years. Here is the absolute best advice we’ve found for carrying cash, credit cards, or other money equivalents while you travel. This advice is a must-read, especially if you’re traveling to areas where crime or theft is a concern. If you’re traveling to a foreign country, [...]
How come I did not receive any confirmation emails? This is a question we recieve often from travelers making reservations on various online booking services. In fact, you may be asking yourself this question even if you’ve purchased a product online from ubiquitous websites like Amazon.com, Ebay.com, 1800flowers.com, etc. Here are a couple of guidelines [...]
Want to gain a major boost in traffic and online exposure for your hostel? HostelTraveler.com has introduced a major service level enhancement for it’s hostel partners worldwide. Now, when you list your property with HostelTraveler.com, we translate the information you submit into 14 different languages. We then publish your property on 14 individual multi-lingual webpages, [...]
Scams abound on the internet, and scammers usually send mass emails to small businesses, but also to individuals. You may think these emails are intended solely for you. But, here’s how to spot scammers. The scammer’s goal is to get you to send them money. They will often request your assistance and offer to send [...]
