the consumate travellor

In this article I would like to share tips on how to handle visiting a high altitude location.

Remember the days of carrying bulky travelers’ checks in your wallet to handle your foreign currency transactions?

As a business person, I can understand why airlines overbook. They hedge their bets and sell more seats than they have on the airplane knowing that there are frequently no-show passengers.

Whenever I ask new acquaintances what part of the United States they would most like to visit, many say Hawaii.

During my last trip a few weeks ago, I truly enjoyed walking the charming streets of Budapest and seeing her lovely sights. I was so enchanted in fact that I walked five hours straight.

A nice advantage of shopping overseas is getting the tax you paid reimbursed back when returning home.

The timing of my visit to Budapest coincides with many different events and festivals taking place.

As I started to reflect on this subject more, I personally think that our daily lives have become way too overloaded.

Despite the fact that I travel very frequently around the world for my job, I still find myself occasionally getting caught off guard by forgetting to pack things that I need.

Then, I heard the dreaded words no business traveler wants to hear, “This rate does not include breakfast or Internet.”

Have you ever stood by the carousel in the airport waiting for your luggage to arrive, only to find that your bag is filthy and scratched?

Have you ever felt the need to just get away by yourself? Or, does the thought of traveling all alone make you nervous?

On my recent trip to Bangkok, I had one such experience that I’d like to share with you regarding culture and sun exposure.

There are different schools of thought about packing for a trip. I’d like to discuss these approaches and provide some tips on how to preserve any ironing done pre-flight.

It is important to be prepared with certain critical documentation when visiting foreign countries.

In order to make sure your next trip is enjoyable, here are my suggestions for pre-trip planning to maximize enjoyment and minimize disappointments for everyone involved.