Europe is a continent with 39 nations and countless different cultures that aren't defined by mere political zones. Within countries you can experience a wide variety of different foods, languages and peoples. Whether you're planning on heading to icy Scandinavia or the sunny Mediterranean, you should be prepared to see and do things that you have never done before. Here are some basics to help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime.1....more
If you have never flown before, you may not know that you get to choose your seat. But, how do you know which seat to choose?Some people like to have a window seat so that they can pass the time so that they have something they can look at during the flight. This is OK on domestic flights, but doesn't do any good on a long, overseas trip.Staring out the window at the ocean for 10 hours can be extremely boring. The only...more
While travelers continue their quest to find cheap airplane tickets, cheap vacation packages, and discount hotel rooms, safety remains a top priority. Travel & Leisure's annual survey of how travelers' rank 30 of America's favorite cities revealed that visitors feel safer in urban setting that embrace suburban traits and are less at ease in traditional urban settings. The survey revealed that cities known for their cleanliness and friendly people and small town vibes ranked higher, such as Charleston, Austin and Denver. At the opposite end, congested cities filled with skyscrapers, heavy traffic, and pollution were ranked on the low end of the perceived safety scale. Interestingly this meant cities like Los Angeles and New York show up in the bottom third of the safest cities although their crime levels are low on a per capita basis according to the Department of Justice. The following were the highest traveler ranked cities when it came to safety: 1) Portland, OR: known for reliable public transportation, being environmentally conscious, great parks, and quiet. 2) Minneapolis/St. Paul: outstanding airport experiences, friendly people, family oriented activities and...more
Many passengers understand that by unbundling airline ticket fees so that they do not include all the "free" services offered in the past that this helps airlines to continue to offer cheap airplane tickets as well as cheap vacation packages. However, many of the same fliers believe that the explosion of additional fees has gotten out of hand and...more
There is a wide range of selection for air travel from Ahmedabad to Delhi for you to make a choice from. There are several Ahmedabad Delhi domestic flights for you that are commuting daily.All these flights are low priced to make it suitable and convenient for your pocket, so that you can travel recurrently on a Ahmedabad Delhi flight.Do not get...more
While almost everyone feels good about the plentiful supply of cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages, environmentally conscious travelers cannot feel good about the fact that U.S. airlines throw away enough aluminum cans every year to build 58 new Boeing 747s. Passengers, on average, leave behind 1.3 pounds of trash when they exit planes; three quarters of which could have been recycled, but only 20 percent is actually recycled. This information was made available in a new report by a nonprofit environment group named "Green America" which reveals that US airlines could do a much better job recycling the tremendous amount of waste passengers leave on flights. Delta and Virgin America were given the highest grades (B-) for airline recycling programs. United Airlines and US Airways were given "F" grades. Green America observed that Delta initiated an in flight recycling program in '07 which salvages aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic trays, beverage cups, newspapers and magazines on flights landing in 20 major cities. Delta acknowledges that it continues to identify opportunities for it to improve its recycling efforts. The main reason Delta did not receive an...more
Cheap travel, cheap vacation packages, and really cheap discount hotel rooms do nothing to offset the dread that many travelers have that when they deplane after spending hours packed line sardines next to fellow passengers, some of whom appear to be...more
Most people visit the Thai island of Koh Samui for the beaches and they're never disappointed. The beaches fulfill all the promise of a tropical island with their expanses of white sand lapped by a crystal clear sea under an endless warm sun....more
Are you relocating to Singapore? Perhaps you are considering a move to the popular destination. Regardless, Singapore has become a popular place for business. It currently has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. These...more
Dubai has taken the lead in building the world's fanciest, and most opulent luxury hotels. In fact, there's a seven star hotel in Dubai, built on an artificial island a few metres away into the Arabian Sea.Dubai 7 star hotel?Yes. Seven...more
Many students who have attended a Spanish school in Buenos Aires have found that there are a variety of side benefits to spending time in this city. Any trip to Argentina is guaranteed to be a culturally enriching experience, not to mention a full...more
When you go to a new city or country, it is but obvious that your friends and family, back at home will want you to bring back a little something. Many a times, you are not sure what to pick up and on other occasions, the total amount that will have...more