When flying, tradition and social norms dictate that certain rules must be followed by you and your neighbor: Greet each other when first meeting, but names are not necessarily to be exchanged. Apologize if you have to climb over one another to get to your seat. Politely make small talk about how crowded the flight […]

If you are planning trip to somewhere other than a western country, you need to be prepared to make some alterations in your normal routines in order to ensure that you stay healthy and don’t end up getting sick.  The World Bank estimates that 21% of the communicable disease in India, for example, are related […]

There is  an art to writing the perfect postcard to someone back home.  Too often people rely on the obvious: where they are, the weather, and the ubiquitous “wish you were here.”  Boo!  Hiss!  A post card can be so much more! Let’s back up, though. Buying something for everyone that either asks you to, […]

If you want to gain insights into a different culture’s, well, culture, there are a variety of ways to go about the process.  For some people, it involves trips to museums while traveling in a new city.  Others read ferociously about their destinations. While some brave souls simply choose to wander the streets of their […]

If you’re looking for a quick getaway this time of year, Iceland might just be the perfect choice for the ambitious traveler.  It’s a four-hour flight from the East coast, and you can get a direct flight from Boston or New York City.  A long weekend is really the perfect way to experience the culture […]

Hmmmm.  That’s a good question. I first traveled to Europe in 1992, going to England and France.  Since then I’ve traveled not only  throughout Europe, but also through Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.  I’ve also traveled all over North America. Today, I find that people are regularly asking me for information or for advice about […]