The Savvy International Traveler’s Guide to Money Matters: Practical Tips & Strategies
Travel with financial confidence! Learn how to avoid frozen cards, dodge common scams, and manage ATMs like a pro. Includes free checklist!
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When You Need the Travel Clinic and What to Expect
Planning an international trip? Do you know what the health issues are and what you need to do to address them? Some destinations necessitate a trip to the travel clinic for vaccinations and other medical care. Here’s an overview of what a travel clinic is, when you might need to visit one, and what to expect from your appointment. A US perspective.
The PottyPack (aka Travel Toilet Supplies)
Traveling to someplace where tp isn’t always available? Make yourself a PottyPack, aka travel toilet supplies on the go.
Food & Travel: How to Plan Your Culinary Adventure
What’s the best part of travel? FOOD! Plan your culinary adventure with helpful tips on where to find the best places to feast. FREE planner for subscribers!
Take a Day Trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Get one of your more unique passport stamps by taking a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, from Buenos Aires. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colonia del Sacramento is a charming destination, full of historic buildings along the Rio de la Plata. The ferry ride from Buenos Aires is under 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to check out the sights! From the incredibly Instagrammable Calle de Los Suspiros to a café you’ll remember for years to come, you’ll love your day trip to Colonia!
ValparÃso, Chile: A Day Trip Full of Street Art and Poetry
ValparÃso, Chile, is a feast for the eyes, and filled with poetry for the soul. The glory of this historic port city, once the one of the wealthiest cities in South America, has faded, but the vibrant street art scene, born out of resistance to the brutal right-wing Pinochet regime, makes this a must-do day trip if you find yourself in Santiago. Updated post with info for solo female travel, a detailed map to help you get where you need to go, and video to inspire your trip!
Over the Andes: Take the Bus from Santiago to Mendoza
You simply must add taking the bus up and over the Andes mountains from Santiago to Mendoza to your Wanderlust List. Absolute gobsmacking scenery make this a must do! Check out the video, too, if you need more convincing! This post contains everything you need to plan your trip, including a detailed map.