We recently got back from Germany where we rented a car to visit both Germany and Austria. Sounds easy right? It’s all the EU, so it must be ok, we thought. Well, here are a few things to consider and to prepare for.
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As we were about to take off for Johannesburg, South Africa, yet again, I was filled with elation and anticipation of going on another African safari. Just thinking about seeing the amazing wildlife, spectacular sunsets and scenery was so exciting. Finally, we were on our way! We’ve planned this trip almost a year ago, so […]
We recently had a wonderful experience in France with their TGV (Très Grande Vitesse or Very High Speed) trains. We were planning a road trip from Paris encompassing Lyon, Avignon, and Carcassonne. It would be a 5-hour drive between Paris and Lyon, and almost 3 hours from Lyon to Avignon. Rental cars were also expensive, […]
We have done a number of trips to France such as Normandy and the Loire Valley, and we already suspect that we will be back again to see more of this beautiful country. There is much to see and it’s nice to be able to speak French too, even if they smile at our accent. […]
Have you ever checked a round trip airfare to a small remote destination on one of the major airlines? We’ve often seen the price of a flight double by simply adding a small hop which could easily be done with a local flight for a great price with lots of availability.
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Travel Tip: Get the Visitor Pass
Visitor passes usually bundle the cost of multiple attractions into one. In the end it’s more economical and convenient to skip the long line to buy tickets. You simply show the pass and walk in.
If you are planning on visiting the United Kingdom, you may need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) or a visa. As of January 8, 2025, citizens of Canada and the United States need an ETA to enter the UK for up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family, business trips, or short-term study. This also […]
Nowadays we are not as loyal to the various affinity programs from airlines and hotels as we once were because these have gotten less valuable and the recognition is not what it used to be. That’s a whole other story but, if you are like us, you may find yourself traveling with an airline you […]
More and more, parking is becoming an automated thing around the word. The days of depositing coins into parking meters is long gone, and nowadays you pay via a machine with a credit card or download an app and pay on your phone. If you are planning to rent a car in your next international […]
Another tip is to bring some small bills in local currency with you as you may not find change or foreign exchange as easily as you’d expect. We recently returned from Italy, and had gone with just a handful of euros and some US cash thinking we could easily find a foreign exchange place there. […]