The Seven Seas, the Oceans blue, the Great Lakes and the raging rivers; people all over the world make a fuss over the giant, mysterious bodies of water that cover the best part of the world’s surface. Let’s take rivers for example. They are used for trade, recreation and explorative purposes, studied in primary schools […]
Delaware may be small in size, but the state is big in historical importance. Delaware was the first state in the nation to ratify statehood and is prized for its low taxation. Conveniently located to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, Delaware is seen as a bridge connecting the northern and southern sections of the country. […]
West Virginia is a state that defies easy categorization. Its proximity to the midwest, northeast and south means that it contains a bit of all three geographic regions, a location prized for its beautiful mountains, rushing rivers and mighty trees. If you plan to visit the Mountain State, the following are among its chief vacation […]
As you prepare to head out for your summer vacation this year, you want to make sure that your car is ready to make the trip. In the midst of all your other preparations, your car should be checked to ensure that it can handle an extra one or two thousand miles on the odometer […]
If you plan to take to the skies this summer, you should know that certain carry-on rules are in effect. No, not the rules that your airline has, but the restrictions placed on travelers by the Transportation Security Administration or TSA. The TSA is tasked with keeping people safe while traveling. Here is what you […]
Expanding our culinary experiences when traveling abroad can be one of the highlights of the trip. But choosing places to eat can be as tricky as picking a hotel or booking an airline. The following information provides six tips travelers should consider when picking a restaurant. Plan Ahead As soon as your travel arrangements are […]
Good health and travel are not, unfortunately, a given. Exposure to germs, different sanitary conditions and foods can get you sick and seriously so. Here is what you need to know about food safety when traveling abroad. Foodborne Illness How problematic is food borne illness? According to the World Health Organization, millions of people become […]
Most people travel with someone, including their spouse or family. Then again, there are millions of unattached folk who may travel with friends or, if not able to find someone, they will travel alone. If you are a solo traveler, you will have the freedom to come and go as you please. Even so, there […]
If you are planning to travel abroad this summer, the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, has issued a number of travel warnings for your consideration. Although these warnings do not forbid travel to the various countries or locations named, Americans are urged to show the utmost caution when traveling to the […]
As you plan your summer vacation, there is one area of preparation that you should give your due consideration: your safety. Whether you are traveling alone or with your family, or traveling for business or for pleasure, there is always a chance that you will cross paths with someone who could steal from or otherwise […]