DON’T be a Target… Why should you care about how you look and worry about not looking like a tourist? Blending in will help you not only feel more comfortable in your new environment, but it will also help you avoid being a target to popular tourist scams. After all, if you are not recognized as an a tourist, then…
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Practical Tactical Corsica – Planning Tips
Ready to go to Corsica ??? Hopefully if you read my previous post series on Corsica, you are all excited and raring to go… If not, make sure to check out the full series starting with “Wonderful Magical Corsica“.
The Perils of Flying with a Sinus Infection
Come prepared or expect to experience excruciating pain when flying with a sinus infection… Have you ever flown with a cold?
“CANCELLED” – Lyon’s Festival of Lights 2015
Lyon’s Festival of Lights has been cancelled due to recent events. “Due to the recent and tragic events, the Festival of Lights cannot take place in its regular form. It has been decided to postpone it to december 2016, with the same program. This year, we invite you all to stand united and solidary as we light up candles and illuminate…
Airbnb – Words of Warning
Have you heard about airbnb ? It’s a super popular worldwide website for booking accommodations with private parties. By staying in someone’s home rather than a hotel, it allows you to better immerse yourself in the local culture. The host often can also often give you insider tips that would be hard to come by otherwise. I’ve heard so many…
Airplane Etiquette for Dummies – 10 tips for Travel Novices
As much as I envy all of those lucky passengers in first and business class, I unfortunately must fly economy on all my international flights for just plain economic reasons.
How safe is Paris for tourists ?
How safe is Paris? I often get asked how safe it is to travel in Paris. So is Paris Safe ? Well, yes. Really, it’s just like in any other big city. Take a few precautions, keep your wits about you, and all should go well.