So, you’ve decided where you’re going and started doing your research. Along the way, you’ve no doubt dog-eared pages, highlighted notable entries or bookmarked websites that caught your attention. Now it’s time to make sense of all those scraps of info … we’ll collect them in something we refer to as a “brain,” dubbed as … Continue reading
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Travel Tip #2: Public Transportation is Your Friend
Read up on the public transportation systems available in the area you’re visiting before you get there — then use it. Learning the quirks of the system from the comfort of your own home can save you a great deal of trouble on your trip. Refer to message boards, guidebooks and good old Google to … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Trip to Europe Part II: Research
I’m a research nerd. No, seriously, it’s actually in my job title (the word research, not nerd. At least, not officially). Although I spend my day telling others about the value of scientific studies, the actual techniques are certainly beyond my mental capabilities. But research for a trip? That, I can handle. As I mentioned … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Trip to Europe – Part I
Many people dream of a European vacation, but get overwhelmed when it comes time to make the plans. Where to start? Why is it so complicated? I’m already so busy, and vacations are for relaxing, so why stress out over this? Maybe we’ll just go to the beach again … But wait! With the right … Continue reading