International Travel

I just noticed this page on Spirit Air when checking into a flight I have tomorrow.  The special they announced seemed to be popular because their site was down and they said it was due to the special.  The special is good, particularly if you are traveling for the holidays and are still trying to [...]

Ecotourism is certainly not a new concept to the world. In case you’re not familiar with it, it’s simply an initiative taken by hotels, travel resorts, and other tourism related services that benefits local groups by using environmentally friendly measures, and helping build their community and economy while still allowing businesses to profit. [...]

One of the most picturesque times of the year to be in Europe is during the pre-Christmas season; especially in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Many of these regions are snow-covered and lit brightly for the holidays.

Austria has some particular traditions around Christmas times. Advent wreaths are a very important one in the country. They are [...]

Continuing our list of popular transporation methods, we’re diving into less conventional ways of international travel.
Starting with cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas edged out nine-time winner Crystal Cruises and takes the top seat for the first time. With a fleet of several luxury ships, passengers can choose to travel anywhere from the Carribean to [...]

Every single year since 1990, the annual tradition of Battle of the Year has taken place. More familiarly called BOTY by breakdance and hip-hop enthusiasts, the competition is best explained as the “Olympics” of breakdancing.
Maintaining its international focus, each country that wishes to participate sends one crew to the competition. Certain countries that are known [...]

Now that we know the top hotels and airports from around the world, the next question is, “How do I get there?” Well, you have a couple different options: flying, boating, or for the more adventurous, driving to your destination. For most of us, flying is the primary choice as it is the quickest [...]

Not all American phones get service in Europe and not all mobile providers offer plans that stretch beyond the Atlantic. The ones that do work are a bit pricey but can be effective.

The standard phone network in Europe is called GSM, or Global System for Mobile Communications. Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson all produce [...]

After surfing the web, I noticed that many travelers are turning to Asia upon late. This isn’t surprising, since the new emerging markets throughout China, Korea, and Singapore, just to mention a few, are booming. Along with their impressive economic growth, many tourist opportunities have opened up, and a lot of people are recognizing it, [...]