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  • Mar16

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    Common Etiquette Mistakes Travelers Make

    Posted in: Tips and Ideas

    Preparing for a trip is exciting, exhilarating, and a tad anxiety provoking. One of the most common things we see when we guide small group travel is visitors doing incorrectly is making mistakes in their travel etiquette. Here are some of the most common errors.

    Not taking the time to learn the customs.

    As travel consultants, we strive to give our clients all the cultural information they need to have a fun, safe trip and respect the people and customs. Unfortunately, not everyone makes the time to go through the materials we provide, and sometimes they make mistakes. Learning the customs is a wonderful way to truly connect with the countries you visit, and it’s a lot of fun too!

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  • Mar2

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    5 Tips to Look Your Best after a Long Day of Travel

    Posted in: Tips and Ideas

    When you’ve been traveling on a luxury vacation you may not feel as if you look your best. That can be distracting you from enjoying yourself, and we have some ideas to help. This post will give tips to look your best when traveling for long periods across the world or just across the country!

    Smile. We listed this first because even if you don’t feel you look your best, a smile instantly makes you feel better. You’ve arrived at your destination, and that’s something to celebrate! Smiling releases endorphins that make you happy and everyone is more beautiful with a smile.

    Keep it simple. Consider putting on a minimum of makeup and wearing your hair in a simple style—you want to be as comfortable as possible while you’re traveling. It’s much easier to add makeup than to touch up what you’re already wearing, and if you feel your makeup doesn’t look right, you won’t be as happy and relaxed as you should be.

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  • Sep23

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    Top 5 Most Delicious Soups of the World

    Posted in: Culinary and Drinks, Tips and Ideas

    Image above of Tom Yum soup taken from Etsy.com.

    While it’s just turning fall, winter will be here before you know it. One of the hallmarks of winter is a warm bowl of soup. You probably have a favorite soup, which may include vegetable, chicken noodle, and tomato, just to name a few. However, there are some delicious soups of the world that you can’t just pick up at your local grocery store. After you read our post today, you’ll now be able to take your travels home with you with some of these soups of the world.

    1. Thailand: Tom Yum Soup. Tom Yum is a Thai soup that has a little bit of everything. A heavy emphasis on seafood, this probably isn’t like anything you’ve had before. It typically uses a stock broth, with seafood that includes shrimp and fish. Traditional versions have a kick to it, as it uses chili peppers. Some contemporary versions of Tom Yum add milk.

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  • Sep14

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    Italy Off the Beaten Path: Small Locales of Italy

    Posted in: Culture, Western Hemisphere

    You’re probably well familiar with Italy’s top destinations such as Venice and Rome, but what about those off the beaten path destinations? It’s often those types of cities that offer the most authentic travel experiences. Whether this is food, landmarks, or interesting history, it can often be the smaller cities that provide experiences that you don’t get from the larger cities of a country. Below, we feature some of Italy’s best off the beaten path destinations and highlight what they have to offer.

    1. Parma: Cheese. That grated cheese you sprinkle on your pasta and pizza had to come from somewhere. A visit to Parma introduces travelers to some of the world’s best cheese. While Parma is bigger than most of what are considered Italy’s small cities, it’s often overlooked by the likes of Rome and Venice. Located in the region that some might call the cheese capital of Italy, Parma features some of Italy’s best food and wine festivals throughout the year.

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  • Sep9

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    Best Trips for the Adventure Seeker

    Posted in: Adventurous Activities, Leisure Activities

    No matter how and where we travel, there’s always a certain sense of adventure. Maybe it’s being in a new place, trying a new food, or speaking in a different language. However, there are some trips that go beyond just the everyday adventure to the adrenaline pumping. It seems as if these trips are made specifically for the adventurist. Today we highlight some of the best trips for the adventure seeker.

    1. African Safari. For unspoiled scenery and up-close experiences with some of the world’s most beautiful animals, an African safari is second to none. Where you take an African safari really depends on what you want to experience. If you’re after the big five, then Kruger Park in South Africa is one of the best places to start. However, the true adventure seeker will head further north to Rwanda or Uganda to track gorillas.

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  • Jul20

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    Wine, Sea Lions, and Kangaroos: Travel Guide to South Australia

    Posted in: Adventurous Activities, Beach Getaways, Leisure Activities, Tips and Ideas

    Image above taken from TourKangarooIsland.com.

    Australia continues to be near the top of many people’s bucket list, and for good reason. Beautiful beaches, the expansive outback, and extraordinary adventure activities await travelers. While there are so many great regions in Australia, South Australia remains one of the most visited areas. Below you’ll find some of the best things to do in South Australia.

    Swimming with the sea lions at Eyre Peninsula. Eyre Peninsula is not only one of the most notable peninsulas in Australia, but the entire world. This is one of the best parts of Australia for being in the water and interacting with the country’s great wildlife. Put on some snorkeling gear and enjoy swimming with sea lions in Baird Bay. This is a unique opportunity to swim with sea lions in their natural habitat. Half-day boat charters can also be arranged to take visitors to some of the area islands that have high concentrations of sea lions.

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  • Dec6

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    Travel Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

    Posted in: Holidays and Events, Tips and Ideas

    It’s hard to believe the holidays are back, which means it’s time again to make that mad dash to grab gifts for your loved ones. It can often be hard to find perfect, personal gifts for everyone in your life, especially when you don’t want to give gift cards. With travel continuing to pick up, there’s no better gift idea than giving a travel-related item. We’ve made the process simple for you this holiday season by giving you a few travel gift ideas.

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  • Aug3

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    Who-What-A Volcanologist?

    Posted in: Adventurous Activities, Tips and Ideas

    Do you have fleeting thoughts of Spock from planet Vulcan when you hear the name Volcanologist?  That couldn’t be further from who or what a trained Volcanologist is or does.   First, a volcanologist is a geologist who specializes in the study of volcanoes.  Besides geology in school they also study math, mineralogy and paleontology along with other science related subjects.
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