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How to Cope with a Fear of Flying Flying is generally considered to be one of the safest forms of public transportation currently available in the United States. Statistics compiled by the Department of Transportation have led to the conclusion that airline travel is 29 times safer than driving an automobile. The problem with the […]

Traveling in Tuscany: The Best Wine Tasting & Wine Tours WINE TV Forty-five minutes south of Florence, Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region is the icon of the Italian wine industry. Surprisingly, many of its wineries still provide free tastings. The region is filled with medieval castles, churches, and hilltop towns, all wrapped up in vines. Its […]

Italian Hand Gestures PART 1 Italians, with their innate passion to communicate, have never let words get in the way. In Italy the shrug of a shoulder, the flip of a wrist or the lift of an eyebrow says more than a sacco di parole (sack of words). Gestures are to Italian conversation what punctuation […]

Travel Tips: Foreign Money? What Not To Do When Exchanging Your Money First-time world travelers and those unfamiliar with dealing in foreign currencies are often unsure how to convert their US dollars into their destination’s currency. In today’s changing banking environment, old staples of international travel such as travelers checks are becoming things of the […]

Road Trip Games If getting from Point A to Point B on your family road trip with as little backseat moaning and groaning as possible is your goal, here’s what you need to do: Fill a Backpack School may be out for the summer, but a backpack in the car for each child goes a […]

7 Smartphone Photography Tips & Tricks If you are using a smartphone to take photos during your vacation, here are some tips and tricks for capturing the best photos. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Travel Italy – Common Italian Phrases Common Italian greetings Buongiorno: Good morning. Usually said until 4pm. Buona sera: Good evening. Usually said after 4pm. Buona notte: Good night. Only used to say goodbye, it is usually said before parting ways after 10pm, or before going to sleep. Ciao: Hello or goodbye. A very informal greeting. […]

How to Pack Clothes for Traveling There are many ways to pack in order to fit the most in.  From rolling clothes, space bags and cube packing.  Here is a video with tips. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

‘Travel Hacking’: Secrets to Traveling Super Cheaply Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank when you know some of these tips and tricks to cut costs. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

European Travel Skills: Driving in Europe Driving in Europe isn’t all that different from driving at home, but the first day or two can be an adjustment. Drive defensively, observe, fit in, avoid big-city driving when you can, and wear your seat belt. Know the laws: Lights: Many European countries require you to have your […]