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  The 10 Most Commonly Mispronounced Places in Europe This article is adapted from Travel and Leisure   1. If you’re looking for Kantstraße in Berlin (a long street in Charlottenburg known for its Asian restaurants), you’ll have to ask for “kahnt-stra-sa.” 2. Rome’s picturesque Trastevere neighborhood is pronounced “tra-stay-vay-ray.” 3. Stockholm’s Djurgården island, where the […]

  6 Ways You Put Your Data at Risk When You Travel This article is adapted from Condé Nast Traveler Over the past five years, there’ve been data breaches at hotel chains including Marriott, Hyatt, InterContinental Hotel Group and Mandarin Oriental. In the last year alone, air carriers such as Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Airlines, British […]

  How to get over jet lag: 14 tips for beating timezone tiredness  This article is adapted from Sky Scanner Whether you’re heading off on a bargain break to Orlando or you’ve found a great deal on a cheap holiday to Dubai, jet lag can quickly turn your flight of fancy into a one-way ticket to exhaustion. Here’s […]

Camp Safely: 5 Dangers To Avoid Ahh, the great outdoors! The inviting smell of a campfire, toasted marshmallows, and taking time to commune with nature — what’s not to love? Camping is a blast, but unfortunately there can be some danger involved when heading into the woods. The good news? Most of it can be […]

FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR TRAVELS MORE GREEN, AND WHAT TO ADD TO YOUR PACKING LIST! Sustainable travel has been a hot topic over the past year.  Making your travel plans more sustainable can help protect our Earth.  Between focusing on recycling, purchasing only sustainable gear, cleaning up your campsite and making smart choices, […]

8 Must-Haves for Surviving Economy Class Flights      1) Your Own Blanket Blankets supplied by airlines are often very thin, scratchy and germ-infested. For long-haul flights in economy class (especially red-eye ones!), it is worth investing in a breathable blanket that will keep you cozy and comfortable. Made from lush French Microfiber, The Cabeau Fold N’ Go […]