Travel Stories

Cape Town, a vibrant coastal city nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures. Find key information to ensure a seamless experience and make the most of your Cape Town adventure. Our favorites are to: Visit Table Mountain: Take the cable car or hike up […]

Do you look for the best places to stay in Rome for first time visitors? A city steeped in ancient history, Rome is perfect for a family-friendly getaway. Visiting the Italian capital brings history vividly to life, and you can sightsee it simply by strolling, with regular reviving pizza, pasta, and ice-cream stops. Check out […]

There are worse places to be stranded — BUT, the last thing anyone wants is a significant interruption in their travel itinerary! The holidays complicate travel plans enough without having other circumstances create even more chaos. Few things taint a trip more than having to drop everything and plan contingencies — especially when your travels […]

Update as of 9/23: The Pound to Dollar exchange rate is a staggering 2.86% lower on the day at 1.0940. Bank transfer rates on dollar payments are seen at 1.0721 and independent payment provider rates were seen at 1.0970. Update Reference: https://www.poundsterlinglive.com/gbp-live-today/17566-pound-to-euro-and-dollar-stabilise-in-wake-of-kwarteng With so many people worrying about inflation, it may seem contradictory that the […]

Keeping public places — such as airports — safe is a big job. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners at airports check passengers and personal items for dangerous items such as weapons, chemicals, and liquids that are not allowed as carry-on items. It’s more important than ever to follow the guidelines, and we bring you a […]

A survey by a North American hospitality company reveals that over half of pet owners say they plan to travel with Fido or Fluffy in the coming year. And while a surprising one-third of respondents say they have a special music playlist for their beloved animals, less than 10% have prepared for their trip by doing online […]

Planning travel is fun, and it even gives us a mental health boost by giving us the pleasant anticipation of experiences we love. As the world begins to open again, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the inspiration, novelty, beauty, charm, and excitement of looking forward to travel. The last year has taught us a couple […]

St. Patrick’s Day finds most of us rooting around in our closets for a green sweater to fulfill the ‘wearing of the green’ on a day that they say ‘everyone is a little bit Irish.’ For more and more people, it’s also about finding your roots, even right at the source in the Emerald Isle. […]

Social media has an acronym for it: FOMO, or ‘Fear of Missing Out’. Over the last year, we’ve been missing out on a lot. A lot of get togethers, events, family celebrations… and a lot of travel. Finally, it looks like there’s light at the end of the tunnel, with travel starting to pick up […]