Alas, voltage is not universal. For example, the voltage in many parts of the world is 220-240, while it’s 110-120 in North America. If you’ll be plugging in any devices or gadgets (laptops, phones, iPads, hair dryers, cameras, etc.) it’ll pay to know […]
In honor of NYC’s first snowfall today, I found a nifty little helpful infographic on how to walk in the snow, so for those new to the snow […]
Always consult the hotel concierge for tips on best restaurants, what sights to see, all the hidden gems, and the low-down on the local culture. No better person than someone who deals with it day in day out and lives locally. Looking past the rudimentary requests such […]
TWITTER TIPS — I get an email almost every week from new bloggers asking for tips on Twitter and blogging in general. I even get questions about it from friends and family who have still not warmed up to the idea of this microblogging social media or […]
There’s hundreds of frequent flier programs available, and you may be part of 2, 3, 4, or even more. Instead of wasting time to check the individual accounts, use third-party apps/programs that help to streamline all your accounts and track all your points and miles […]
In today’s day and age, what can’t our mobile phones (read: smart phones) do? Time to add one more convenience to the list–instead of carrying paper copies of your passport everywhere (or your actual passport), keep digital copies of the entire booklet in your email […]
The U.S. State Department comes out with a slew of travel advisories, but before you completely change your plans, it’s important to know the difference between travel warnings and travel alerts. The advisory notes are often determined through a variety of sources in the destination’s […]
For all you Louvre Museum aficionados, whether it’s your 1st time or 30th time, it pays to know there are certain times and dates that admission is gratis. Every Friday evening, from 6p to 9:45p, admission to permanent collections is free for people aged 26 and […]
Just as the title says, back up your photos, heck, back up all your files and your website, if it already doesn’t have an automatic backup feature! And then maybe backup all of that! As someone who has had to suffer through a hard drive crash AND […]
As mentioned above, I can only speak for U.S. passports and am not sure what the protocol is for other countries. But if you’re a U.S. passport holder and find yourself out of visa space while abroad, just head to the nearest Consulate or Embassy […]
