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 [...]
Festival of the Vallenato Legend in Valledupar: Vibrations of Accordions This is one of Colombia’s most important music festivals; Vallenato means “Born in the Valley”. This term now is applied to the people from the city of Valledupar. The Festival is celebrated at the end of the month of April in Valledupar which is the [...]
There are a number of new places popping up around the world that are quickly becoming travel hot spots. Jose Ignacio, Uruguay for example. This is a tiny beach pueblo on the southern coast of Uruguay. This just may become the next Punta del Este. What about Trieste, Italy – Many Italia aficionados have been [...]
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. [...]
Planning a trip this year? Lonely Planet recently picked the top countries to visit in 2010: United States Canada South Africa Mexico Thailand Cuba Italy Philippines Brazil Costa RicaLink to this post!
Southern Living Magazine recently published a list of the best travel destinations in the South of the USA. Here are some of the best: Best Live Music Venue in Louisiana – House of Blues, New Orleans Best Crab Cake in Maryland – The Crab Claw Restaurant, St. Michaels Best Drive in West Virginia – New [...]
That’s right. Paris for $40 per night. The travel economy has followed the global economy lock in step. In some European cities, the cost to stay in a hostel is down 50% from a decade ago. Sound incredible? Well, yes it really is. If you can travel on a no-frills budget and do without some [...]
