When you are traveling alone, it can be a scary but liberating experience all at the same time. After all, you should never hold yourself back from traveling because a partner, spouse or friends do not want to go along. If you stand tall and appear confident when you go, you will not have any problems. Lots of people travel alone, and you can too. All you need to do is make a decision that you want to travel alone, book your plans and go for it! Walk With Confidence When you are traveling alone, hold your head high! If you walk around with your head down, people will portray you as a non-confident person. Walk down the street and own your power by holding your head up high and facing the people you see. Square up your shoulders, stand up straight and move ahead acting like an experienced traveler. Make Eye Contact Look people directly in the eye when you see them. Think about where you are first, because in some cultures, it is rude to look people in the eyes. In most cases, you do not want to look away from people. You have a more confident appearance […]
Leaving home, on your own, on a plane, to a foreign country – travelling solo makes for a pretty daunting prospect when deconstructed. However, it’s not without its benefits and there are a number of reasons why so many people prefer to go their own way when it comes to travelling. If you’re thinking of travelling by yourself, you’ll be aware of what comes with the package. Sure, you’ll have to book your own room rather than cutting costs by sharing. Not only this, it’s all on you to find somewhere to eat, sleep and drink on every occasion. It can be hard work at times, but it’s through these exact experiences that you learn more about yourself and become more independent as a result. Doesn’t everyone aspire to be like this? Decisive and self-dependent, should the time arise? Exactly, and that’s one of the many reasons why people travel alone. If you wouldn’t mind knowing what else might be in it for you, read on.. You see what you want, when you want No compromises here – it’s all tailor-made – this can be from the boring decisions like choosing the right single trip travel insurance, to what to pack and take with you. Travelling alone allows you to call all the shots. You can spend […]
If you are the type of tourist who loves to stay at hotels instead of renting out space in which you are on your own, then there are a few factors you need to consider. You would have often heard the fuss about vacation rentals on travel websites, but why do people actually think that it is a good idea to leave the comforts of a hotel to go and rent a place. Here are a few reasons why some people are inclined to do that. Budget A hotel may be very convenient and luxurious, but all that pampering comes for a lot of cost. Some hotels can charge more per day than it would cost for a week with a vacation rental. When you are traveling on a budget, a vacation rental becomes an obvious choice, unless you hate cooking meals and doing your own laundry. Larger Space Vacation rentals possibly offer a much larger space and freedom of movement as compared to a hotel suite. If you are hiring a condo or a full villa, then that would offer a complete living space at your disposal. Variety of Options Vacation rentals offer a lot of variety in terms […]
If you are bored of visiting the same old destinations for a beach vacation and want to experience something new, then perhaps the tropical island of Boracay would interest you this season. Though it’s not really an unknown destination, considering it has just been declared the Best Island in the World title by the Travel + Leisure Magazine in 2012. Location Boracay is located just 2 kilometers northeast of the Panay Island of the Philippines in the Municipality of Malay in the Aklan Province. The island is pretty small with an area of a little less than 4 square miles. Attractions There are quite a few attractions to look forward to in Boracay. White Beach: Probably the most well known district of Boracay. This is what naturally makes the White Beach the home to the best resorts and commercial and social activity on the island. The beach is divided into three stations. Station 1 features the widest beach area and the best and the most expensive hotels and resorts. Station 2 is commercial with mid-range accommodation and eating areas, while Station 3 is known for budget accommodation, but still a scenic and peaceful environment. Puka Beach: Puka Beach is probably […]
After more than 30 years, I flew home to spend Thanksgiving with my family in Washington State this November. I flew into the Portland Airport for the first time, rather than Seattle. Mount Hood makes quite a statement, but I could see Mount Baker and Mount Rainier to the north in Washington on our descent. The drive up into Washington along the Columbia River is beautiful. There is a shocking intensity of greens in every shade, with fir trees dripping moss and lichen growing on branches and trunks. Even in winter there is green everywhere. The air is filled with the resinous scent of sap from the trees. We crossed the river and traveled up to Highway 12. The Mountain Highway winds around the base of Mount Rainier, providing views of the western face, southern face, and finally the eastern face of the mountain as it peeks through the hills and trees. The highway cuts through thick forests and previously logged areas, following along rivers and creeks. The road a twisty maze that passes through Eatonville, Morton, Randall, then Packwood. The smell of smoke from the local lumber mills in Randall and Morton is an acquired taste […]
Phuket is one of the most loved tourist destinations in Asia. And there are a plenty of reasons why. Phuket is known for some of the best beach resorts in the world. Phuket by no means offers the cleanest beaches in the world, but it does offer you a lot of entertainment to look forward to. It’s a great vacationing destination for the entire family and Here are some of the finest beach resorts for families that Phuket has to offer. 1. Mövenpick Resort Karon Mövenpick Resort Karon Beach tops the list of the best beach resorts for families for offering the largest kids club in Phuket. The resort is fairly large with 382 rooms and features several amenities such as a fitness center, four swimming pools, two tennis courts, pool tables and eight Thai spa treatment rooms. The resort offers a safari-like environment with its jogging track and offers families free access to its games room. Furthermore, the white sands of Karon Beach located just by the resort offer another good reason to stay here. 2. Laguna Beach Resort If you decide to stay by the Bang Tao Beach, then there are few choices better than Laguna Beach Resort. […]
Travelling to a country that you have never been before is one of the most adventurous and yet sometimes frustrating experiences that one can go through. The Purpose for first time travel may either be for study, new job, workshop and training, invitation from a friend, business, or even fun say holiday. However there are some people that have to travel for reasons that most of us probably do not want to hear about, such as funeral or medical surgery. Whatever the purpose may be, you should always aim for that type of experience which remains always memorable. Preparation Tips You should do a meticulous research on the country or countries that you intend to visit. Be sure to check out the weather first as you do not want to exceed your baggage weight with warm clothing. Do your research on all the travel costs and documents like the tickets, passports and Visas. Check out the food. No one wants to move around a new place with a hungry, sulky and sickish face. Do not forget to check out the hotels and make a booking in advance. You cannot afford to imagine getting to a new country only to be […]