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With all of the economic turmoil surrounding Greece in recent months, it may not the country on the top of your travel list right now.  But Greece has long been a top travel destination for Americans and Europeans alike for good reason, and just because recent political and economic events have made the news on [...]

 
I’ve been traveling a lot lately, and have been increasingly disappointed by the state of the airplanes I’ve ridden in. Cramped and uncomfortable, many of my recent flights have been in planes that still have ashtrays for smokers in times past, sport torn, unkempt seats, and are staffed by tired, less than friendly flight attendants.
In [...]

Everyone loves Prague.  It’s one of those places that people who have been lucky enough to visit will tell you is a must-see before you die, and almost anyone who goes there has a great time.
Under Communist rule for nearly 40 years, the city has retained much of its historic architecture (unlike much of the [...]

This is the second part of my interview with Hannah Chaya, who has traveled the world as a solo woman.  Be sure to take a look at part one of my interview with her, where she talks about meeting people, what to bring and how to take safety precautions as a lone traveler.
Did you feel [...]

Hannah Chaya spoke with me about her adventures traveling the world as a solo woman.  Along with some great advice on how to take necessary safety precautions and the need to trust your instincts during your travels, she talks about smelly feet, making friends and plain old having fun.
You’ve traveled around the world as a [...]

When the words Canary Islands are mentioned, I wouldn’t be surprised if your mind draws a blank.  You might sit there for a few moments, trying to think back to your junior high geography class with no luck; the Canary Islands might as well be a fictional place, for all you know.
Well, you’re not alone.  [...]

If you happen to be in Europe and have any chance to change your travel plans for this week, I would highly recommend you spend Friday in Amsterdam.
What’s so special about Friday, you may wonder?  Queen’s Day!  Or, if you’re Dutch, Koninginnedag (yes, that’s a mouthful).
The most popular Dutch holiday of the year, Queen’s Day [...]

Never get bored while traveling again. These games will keep you entertained during long layovers, help you meet friends in your hostel and also act as pretty darn good drinking games.  Think of this as a comprehensive guide to the best board, card and electronic games for your next adventures in Europe.
Dutch Blitz:
Dutch Blitz is [...]

When most people think of Amsterdam, the first things that come to mind are undoubtedly legal cannabis, prostitution, tulips and bikes.  But there is so much more to the Dutch city than that.
I moved to Amsterdam because of my husband’s work nearly two years ago, and fell in love with it right away.  The city [...]

I heard the rumor months ago, but I thought it was too crazy to be true.
Could Ryanair really charge passengers to use the toilet on their airplanes?
Well, it turns out it’s not just a rumor.  The airline has been considering charging passengers who need to use the bathroom on flights less than one hour in [...]