If you must travel in an area where there has been a history of terrorist attacks or kidnappings make it a habit to:
Discuss with your family what they would do in the event of an emergency. Make sure your affairs are in order before leaving home.
As noted earlier, it's a good idea to register [...]
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples.
For a short visit, a week-end, a city break, these free pocket guides are useful printable and downloadable tools available online.
Ischia has a population of nearly 58,000 people. In the Ischia Island guide students, families and backpackers can [...]
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the Tiber river, and the capital of the province of Perugia.
Those who love travelling light, those with a sense for adventure, those who love flexibility in their trips, those who like meeting locals and travelling slow and low... those are Flashbooking [...]
New York City is the city that never sleeps, es verdad? Well, it's certainly no wonder with so many places and stuff that would please all the senses. There's the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Madison Square Garden and God knows what else. But the question is...where do you stay in New York City?
Admittedly, [...]
Founded in 1010, in 1954 it became the official capital of independent Vietnam. A peaceful city of lakes with leafy boulevards, Hanoi lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta and somehow reflects an European feel. Especially the streets of the Old Quarter preserve age-old customs, where trade takes one back half a [...]
It has a distinctive character with flea and flower markets where artists just sketch your profile or cut it out from a piece of paper or locals sitting out of the cafйs listening to street musicians or cycling around with their baguettes under their armpit.
The French capital is one of the world's truly great cities, [...]
If you are a woman traveling alone, you need to check the rules in the country you will be visiting.
Each country and culture has their own views of what is appropriate behavior for women. Although you may not agree with these views, it is wise to abide by the local laws and customs to avoid [...]
* Do not discuss your business or travel plans in public areas where they may be overheard. Discuss your travel plans and movements during your stay with as few people as possible.
* Selecting a hotel room on the third to fifth floor generally will keep you out of reach of criminal [...]
Protect Your Passport
Your passport is the most valuable document that you will carry abroad. It confirms your U.S. citizenship. Please guard it carefully. Do not use it as collateral for a loan or lend it to anyone. It is your best form of identification. You will need it when you pick up mail or check [...]
Murray Head captured Bangkok perfectly in his short song. He sings about the sights, sounds and smells of the largest city in Thailand. He also warns men to be aware of the ladies of the third gender.
If you have never been to Bangkok, you will definitely be humbled. As soon as you [...]