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When is it Safe to Travel Internationally Again?

When is it Safe to Travel Internationally Again?

Some people are born with an insatiable case of wanderlust; they want and need to travel and explore the world in the same way that they need air to breathe or water to drink. The closed borders and forced lockdowns during the pandemic have been torturous for them...

3 Tips for Planning a Road Trip

3 Tips for Planning a Road Trip

While a spontaneous road trip sounds like fun, taking off without a plan can lead to a troubling experience. You don't have to plan out every detail, but you should be prepared for the challenges you're most likely to encounter on the road. This guide can help you...

3 Secluded Getaways to Explore Next Summer

3 Secluded Getaways to Explore Next Summer

If someone returns from vacation and reports that it was "okay" but "too touristy," we all know what that means. It means that getting away from it all involved dodging a lot of other tourists and encountering cheesy shops and souvenir hawkers.   If you're...

U.S. Beaches Among the Best in the World

U.S. Beaches Among the Best in the World

Deciding which nation has the best beaches seems an almost impossible task. However, when the United States made Hawaii the 50th state in 1959, it laid claim to what may be the best beaches in the world. Lanikai Beach on Ohua is arguably the single-best seaside locale...

Where to Travel in 2021

Where to Travel in 2021

Even though travel to many places around the world in 2020 has been restricted because of the COVID-19 outbreaks, 2021 will likely provide more opportunities for travel as restrictions begin to loosen. The start of the new year is the perfect time to start planning a...

Biking Through The United States

Biking Through The United States

When driving a car isn't feasible, many people choose to ride bikes instead. In addition to being good exercise, some people do it to spend money on vehicle maintenance. No matter what state they live in, there is at least one city that is biking friendly. Those that...

Top Bike-Friendly States in America

Top Bike-Friendly States in America

Washington and Minnesota have again dominated the list of top bike-friendly states in America. Washington has been barely edging out Minnesota for the past 10 years. The west coast state and home to bike-friendly Seattle has held the No. 1 spot for a decade. Many find...

Easiest Places to Visit from the UK

Easiest Places to Visit from the UK

The UK offers people plenty of interesting places that they could choose to go to for places to visit. People may even want to choose to travel by train, which could give them a new lease on life. The advantage of train travel is how relaxing and fun this form of...

Best Travel Accessories of 2020

Best Travel Accessories of 2020

Everyone is looking to invest in the latest and greatest travel accessories of 2020. Many practical items can be found on Amazon.com, which offers numerous options to choose from. Likewise, there are three outstanding accessories that have been gaining popularity...

5 Common Travel Scams

5 Common Travel Scams

1) ”Free” Item Scam Frequently used to trick female travelers, this scam uses a deceptively friendly person to chat you up and then attach a “free” trinket onto your person such as a bracelet or floral item. How To Avoid It Don’t stand idle and let someone put things...