Ha Long Bay — An end-of-the-Earth, Lord-of-the-Rings-on-water quality Descending the steep, narrow plank, inch by inch, hand over hand along the long pole, I thought: “This better be one hell of a cave!” Exploring the other-worldly interior of Hang Trong Cave was to...
What happens when travelers don’t put their middle name in international reservations? When making reservations for a trip to Europe, I had an opportunity to purchase a flash sale airfare for myself and a friend. The normal price of $1,000 had been reduced to...
Traveling in the Middle East and Africa requires a change in mindset Recently, I have had the chance to travel to Africa and the Middle East. The experience of shifting from the organized world of North America and Europe to the more chaotic developing world of Africa...
Little airline jargon words mean a lot when it comes to being on time or making a connection — “out” is not “off,” and “on” is not “in.” “Out, off, on, and in” are high on the airline jargon list. These small...
How to find the right travel adapters and converters for your next trip abroad John Gasink thought he had the right travel adaptors. But when he plugged his continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device into a power outlet at the Heidelberg Marriott Hotel, he was...
Check any cruise ship upgrade carefully. It may be what you really want. Recently, during lunch with a friend, he received a call from his travel agent telling him his cruise line was offering him the opportunity to buy a heavily discounted cabin upgrade to a...
This weekend we examine what many of us consider a courtesy sign and a way to help control speed — the “Your speed is ___” sign. Seems they are not only helpful to slow cars down by making drivers aware when they are driving at speeds above the posted...
Olde New Castle, Delaware: America’s history still lives on every street corner Everyone has heard of Colonial Williamsburg, with its dozens of buildings from the late-17th to mid-19th centuries. But it’s not real, folks! Although few people have heard of New...
Short-term rental bills are proliferating across America. As Travelers United examined the current short-term rental bill that is being rushed into the Washignton, DC, rule books, it has asked many of The District City Council members, “Why does The District need this...
Travelers still want a paper travel itinerary, and here’s what they want on it. It’s hard to believe that there was a time in the not-too-distant past when travelers needed paper tickets to fly. And, even when there was an e-ticket option, many preferred...
