Travel Blog
When I think of something I write it down. If I have a funny story to tell I tell it. If I have a great tip or trick, I share it with others who can benefit. I am sure that you as a fellow traveler would do the same. Inside this blog you will find a collection (of course a growing collection) of some random tidbits that may be entertaining or helpful to you on your voyage. In the mean time, if you have a story you wish to share, let me know and you’ll see your story published on this site with a link back to wherever you wish! Thanks again for visiting and enjoy this resource.
Meeting New People Near You
You’re in a new place that may make you feel like a “fish out of water” but you are definitely not alone. Meeting people like yourself overseas is not only very possible, it can also be extremely fun! Here are a few examples you can learn from as to how I made certain contacts and met people that ultimately became friends of mine: I am in the real estate industry, so I was able to clearly identify where my [target] “demographic” of future contacts would be. Real Estate and/or development and architectural offices. No matter...
read moreEvil Taxis!
You’ve just landed at the airport in your destination, your stressed, tired, and don’t quite know where to go to get your luggage, you find it, you scurry through customs, and finally walk outside. You’re free….dang… wait a minute… you have to get a taxi now. Uh oh. I think the best way for me to explain to you the “intricacies” of this little scenario… is to start the mood off with a little conversation I had with a friend of mine who is a taxi driver in Romania…specifically Bucharest. He speaks...
read moreLodging Tips
One of the largest causes of the “traveling blues” may be caused by the nervousness associated with booking a place to stay. It can be VERY expensive, and even though you may think you’ve got that exceptional deal.. the costs still do add up. The fear of the unknown always looms in the back of your mind no matter how much you plan… The bottom line? If you’ve ever been somewhere before, you really won’t know what to expect. Well let me shed some light on this plight for you… You may not demand the very best...
read moreBooking Your Flight
By this time we are all familiar with almost every major travel and airline ticket site out there, so I’ll spare you all the “common sense” information and get straight to the “nuts and bolts” goodies that you’re here for! As I stated earlier on this site, I fly with Delta. I don’t get paid to say that, it’s not a shameless promo. Delta has treated me well, and they have also treated me very badly… But it is an airline, and last I checked, I didn’t own my own jet. The reason I fly Delta is because of the...
read moreThe Baggage
When I first began traveling I am sure I stuck out like a sore thumb. I probably attracted more problems than anything. You could easily recognize my buy the guy trying to “sneak” his entire house through the airport in the form of suitcases and duffel bags. I had the “problem” of thinking that I needed to bring absolutely everything with me at once, or in general… There are many problems with this scenario which I found out about… you guessed it… the hard way. First off, I always travel with Delta Airlines....
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