In the mountainous northern region of Thailand is the city of Chiang Mai, also known as the “Rose of the North”. This ancient city was founded in 1296 and was the capital of the independent kingdom of Lanna until 1558. It’s home to hundreds of stunning Buddhist temples and elaborate architecture. Filled with friendly locals…
If tropical paradises top your bucket list, the island of Mauritius is a must-see destination. Everything you daydream about when you’re planning a vacation getaway can be found in this little island utopia. Never heard of Mauritius before? Isn’t that the best part? It’s a lesser-known vacation destination, so you don’t have to deal with…
With the widespread Covid-19 virus in the early part of 2020, many individuals and families are concerned about their travel plans. It is always a good idea to practice clean and healthy hygiene behaviors, whether you are traveling around your country or around your town. But in the age of deadly illnesses, it bears repeating…
The turn of the New Year means different things to different people in different cultures all over the world. For many of us in the Western World, it’s the start of a new chapter, a new chance to live the life you want to live, the milestone signally new opportunities abound. A fresh start. However,…
Back in March 2019, a legal act known as TM30 meant that foreigners in the country of Thailand had to report their location during their stay. This including people visiting, working, and even living in the country. Many took this move as shocking, especially since failure to comply and declare their location can result in…
There are many individuals who no longer use cash in their daily lives. Paying for goods and services has now become easier than ever with credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, and even fingerprint technology. This advancement in payment technology has become popular, not only with the day-to-day, paying crowds, but for travelers as well.…
When you live a nomadic lifestyle, the world is yours. You simply need to get to the location of your choice, find a place to stay, and figure out how to make a little money. When you are ready to move on, you simply pick the next destination and repeat the process. Nomads know that…
Something that many of us don’t think about as we plan our yearly family vacation is what will happen if something happens when we’re traveling. Unlike a car or home insurance, something that is required in most places to have, travel insurance is optional and often overlooked in planning. Unfortunately, if you’re traveling abroad, your…
As we draw to the end of 2018, as comes the results of the AARP Travel Survey. This is a survey that takes place every year and aims to highlight the trends of the travel industry over the last 365 days to help you, businesses, and any entity related to the travel niche discover what’s…
If you want to book a flight or hotel accommodation online, you have two choices. You can either book directly with the airline or hotel or you can use an online travel agency (OTA). Expedia, Priceline, and Orbitz are among the biggest names but there also hundreds of smaller agencies. They act as intermediaries between…