Legal

How to apply for a tourist Visa for Russia

On March 16, I'll be traveling to Russia. The process of obtaining a visa is long, frustrating, an extremely bureaucratic. Follow the directions below: There are only 4 Russian consulates in the...

Visiting New Zealand

New Zealand is a country of rare beauty and landscape variety: glacial mountains, rushing rivers, clear and deep lakes, geysers and boiling mud. There are also numerous forest reserves, long deserted...

Visiting Cuba as an American under Trump-based regulations

Here are a few travel tips for American tourists in light of the new U.S. Government (Trump-based) regulations. Despite what you may have heard, Americans can still legally travel to Cuba. Unlike...

Passport PSA!

Quick Tip: A torn or water-damaged passport is no longer considered a valid identification, so make sure to protect your passport by storing it in a waterproof cover, or for a quick and easy...

Driving Licence Requirements in Chiang Mai

Please be aware of the following if you intend hiring either a motorbike or car during your stay in Chiang Mai. The law is the same for other parts of Thailand, but the fines stated are specific...