The Difference Between Ecotourism Vs Sustainable Tourism Explained
While frequently used interchangeably, ecotourism and sustainable tourism are both positive approaches to travel that mean different things.
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Must-Download Translation Apps To Make Communicating While Abroad Even Easier
If you're only visiting a foreign country for several days, learning the language might require time you don't have. A good alternative is a translation app.
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The Top 5 Countries To Visit If You Love Coffee (One Is Unexpected)
If you're looking for a special coffee experience for your next vacation, there are several places around the world that take pride in their coffee culture.
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When It Actually Makes Sense To Check Out Of A Hotel
While a stop at the front desk remains an integral part of the check-in process at most hotels, the same can't be said for departure expectations.
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So You Want To Go To Antarctica. Here's What To Do (And How To Get There)
Given Antarctica's alien landscape, it almost aspires to be as unattainable and alluring as space travel. This makes it a bucket-list item for many travelers.
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Airplane Seat Reclining Etiquette: When It's Okay To Recline And When It's Not
Reclining seats can be problematic on planes where most people are typically already uncomfortable. So when is it all right to lean back, and when is it not?
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The Tourists' Guide To Spain's Tipping Culture
Taking time to know when and how to tip is sure to reduce social stress and worry. It's also going to help you keep more money in your wallet.
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Yes, You Usually Need A Passport To Visit The Bahamas (But Here Are 2 Exceptions)
Yes, you usually need a passport to visit the Bahamas, but there are two exceptions to that rule. Here's what they are.
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Should You Tip The Hotel Valet (Even When You Paid For Parking)?
For hotels large and small, guests often know they should tip the porter and housekeeping but then there's the hotel valet -- to tip or not to tip?
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The Etiquette Of Airplane Seat Swapping: How To Handle A Switch Request
Sometimes it's okay to ask someone to switch seats on a plane, and sometimes it's totally okay to say no and not feel like you're being a curmudgeon.
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How To Take The Perfect Passport Photo At Home
Although you could spend some money to have your photo professionally taken, you can avoid this expense by taking your own passport photo.
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Here's Why Your Passport Application Keeps Getting Delayed
Even if you've carefully planned, there are several reasons your passport application may be delayed and many of these reasons are out of your control.
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How To Deal With Annoying Airline Seatmates
Something strange happens when people board an airplane. Social norms get thrown out the window and people act like their seat is their personal property.
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TSA PreCheck And Global Entry: The Little-Known Credit Card Perk That Could Save You Money
There are now credit cards that offer reimbursement for the application fees associated with TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. But how do you access these perks?
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What Is A Passport Card (And Can It Replace Your Passport)?
If you're thinking about renewing your passport or applying for your first one, you might have come across the passport card. But what is it?
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What You Should Wear To Ensure Your Passport Photo Is Accepted
Whether you're getting your first passport or renewing for the seventh time, a large part of the process is taking a photo that will meet the requirements.
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The Clever Post-It Note Trick That Can Make Your Passport Last Longer
Frequent international travelers recognize how important it is for their passport to have a certain number of blank pages available as well.
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Should You Be Tipping Flight Attendants?
While you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either.
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How Much You Should Really Be Tipping Hotel Housekeeping?
When it comes to tipping hotel staff, there are a few things to keep in mind. You should know how much to tip, where to leave it, and in what form.
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Why You Shouldn't Fly With A Damaged Passport
A passport is essential to have in hand - and, for such a small identifying document, a passport holds a massive amount of international power.
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Rejection-Proof Your Passport Application By Avoiding These Mistakes
Simple errors in your passport application can cause the application to be rejected or delayed - a very rude awakening to dream vacation preparations.
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Travel Internationally? How The Mobile Passport Control App Can Save You Time
There's a new program to consider that could be a useful tool in your travel arsenal for the next time you re-enter the U.S. -- the Mobile Passport Control
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How To Be A Respectful Tourist In Hawaii
Some tourists to the state have recently drawn ire for patronizing native Hawaiian culture and disregarding the islands' fragile natural ecology.
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Why Dual Citizens Should Secure A Second Passport (Here's How)
There is one major perk that dual citizens may not be taking full advantage of, which is the invaluable ability to acquire a second passport.
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What Is A Cruise Visa And What Do You Need To Apply?
Beyond needing a valid passport, cruise ship passengers might also require a cruise visa when the countries they are exploring have special entry requirements.
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How To Make Sure You're Not Contributing To Overtourism
While responsibly managed tourism creates jobs and generates wealth, the issues involved with overtourism can be both detrimental and lasting.
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The Complete Guide To Hostel Etiquette
Follow these spoken and unspoken rules of staying in a hostel if you want to make the most out of your solo adventure. You might even make some friends!
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