Planning a Trip to South Africa

Long Haul International Flights

I have commuted from the US to Asia for over fifteen years, making several trips a year. Most of those trips were over 12 hours and were considered long-haul flights. Because I have flown these trips...

How to Plan a Romantic Surprise Trip for the Holidays

Need a great romantic gesture for your partner this holiday season? One of the best ways to achieve this is by taking them on a romantic surprise trip. Surprise vacations are thrilling, but they can...

Why Travel Self-Guided?

Self-guided travel programs offer a middle ground between the fully independent travel (FIT) experience and the group, inclusive tour (GIT). When you travel self-guided, you get all the ingredients...

Build an Experience: Triangulate Streetview, Google Maps and AirBnb

Why do we travel after all? I mean you can experience the Mona Lisa better in your own home than you can while trapezing through the Louvre. Yet we still go. We go for the experience. So plan your...

The Right Luggage for Your Trip

There are so many packing tips available, but few discuss the right bag for the trip. The type of bag you carry can make a big difference in your travel experience. There are several...

Vietnam Reopen to International Tourists: What You Need to Know

A plan of reopening Vietnam to international tourists is under review, Vietnam is speeding up the vaccination of the whole population for the purpose of living with Covid...