Archive for May, 2007
Unusual Restaurant Experiences
If you’re tired of the same old restaurant experiences, why not try a restaurant on your next vacation that offers a completely new type of dining experience? One option for a new sort of dining experience is in Los Angeles, California. There, the restaurant Opaque offers a 3-course gourmet meal in a pitch-dark room, where [...]
RV Travel Tips
If you’re thinking about setting out across America in an RV this summer, there are some things you should know before you sit behind the wheel. Think before you hit the road. If you’re not an experienced RV driver, then do a test run and rent an RV before you buy one. That way, you’ll [...]
Converter Vs. Transformer
Most people know that electrical devices won’t work abroad without a converter or transformer or plug adapter. But which of those do you need, and when do you need them? Basically, most of the Americas uses one voltage, 110, while the rest of the world uses another, 220. Some electronics, usually laptops or camcorders, can [...]
Hotel Gyms & Working (Out) Around Them
Readers have been responding to Annette Lang’s piece on Basic Fitness on the Road, and a trainer writes in with his own advice on staying fit and healthy while you travel. Dear Peter, I just read your report on controlling weight as you travel and I have to comment about my experiences with hotel fitness [...]
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Cheapskate Confessions: Japan on a Budget
It’s no secret that Japan is an expensive destination. In fact, Tokyo has recently reclaimed its spot as the world’s most expensive city, with Osaka-Kobe right behind, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. Well even in one of the world’s most expensive countries, a vacation doesn’t have to bring on budgetary meltdown. We’ll [...]
Grand-Traveling
Most grandparents love traveling with their grandchildren, but did you know that there are more and more companies which cater to grandparents looking to create their ideal intergenerational vacation? Grandtravel is a relatively new term given to grandparents and grandkids traveling together, and it’s a growing trend. Here are some of the many companies getting [...]
Family Voluntourism
Voluntourism is a great way to have a meaningful vacation, but nowadays, the entire family can actually take a volunteer vacation together. So if your family is looking for a vacation where you can have fun and make a difference, there are more and more options out there. The Crooked Trails organization has developed specialhome [...]
