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In honor of Christmas here’s a gift for those that hate to pack. The Universal Packing List is a checklist tool based on your particular trip.

While the idea of taking an around the world trip may seem complicated, the actual booking process isn’t nearly as daunting. It really is as simple as one-two-three.

there are two ways to pay for plane tickets: with a credit card (paying later) and with cash (paying now). I’ll talk about the implications of each method.

I’ve prepared a guide to help you define and hopefully avoid some of the more widespread heath risks out there.

When you purchase a multi-stop or around the world ticket from AirTreks you get the benefit of some added securities along with your ticket. Of those, one being the most cost-effective itinerary for your money, great counseling and solid customer service to help you once you’re on your way. Not to mention [shameless plug coming] […]

Shooting photographs will make you smarter. Just ask brainiac Ansel Adams, that guy was a genius. Still, people who take their camera on the road are usually on the hunt for that one “epic shot”, the amazing image that lingers in their consciousness and forever sums up their experience with just one look. Take a […]

If you’ve ever taken an excursion to the Greek Islands you know just how amazing the Aegean Sea can be. The wine dark waters, tiny whitewashed houses speckling the horizon, the salt and olive air. It’s simply like no other place. If you’ve never been but are considering exploring this stunning region, good for you! […]

Shopping can be a real dilemma for people traveling on long trips, especially if you already have a weakness for hitting the rack. Retail therapy is an extremely satisfying passtime on a blue day at home, but on the road it can ruin a perfectly good pack-job, as well as your back if you have […]

Choosing your traveling companion (if there isn’t an obvious choice like a spouse, cousin or go-to drinking buddy) is often a daunting task to say the least. It can be a source of anxiety if not outright fear to think of how this person can effect the trip’s final outcome, change its events and especially […]

Nothing inspires travel more than sitting down and watching a feature length movie set in an exotic location. With dozens of crew members paid to make the place look as beautiful, or as atrocious, as possible, movies never fail to evoke emotions. In part 3 of our series of travel related media, I’ve listed my […]

My favorite blog postings of recent weeks, ones with generous insight or that are just well written and researched. Kick start your thought process and enjoy a good read.

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