![[Infographic] How to Travel through Europe and Not Break the Bank](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/savoo-europe-thumb.png)
Time to put the perennial excuse that travel is too expensive to rest! Our dear friends over at Travel and Leisure and Eurail are here to tell you that travel through Europe CAN be done without breaking the bank with a few pointers... If you have any other tips,...
We've all heard the clichéd adage: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Some destinations are easier to blend in with locals, while others require a conscious effort on your part. As I write this paragraph, one experience in particular comes to mind. My friends and I...
If you're visiting or moving to Germany and plan to travel frequently by the Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany's national railway system, look into getting a BahnCard, a discount subscription program. There are three variants of the BahnCard: the BahnCard 25, the BahnCard...
This is one of my favorite things to do before traveling. It's all part of my research process. Whether you're visiting a place for the 1st time or the 10th time, you're bound to find mesmerizing shots that others have captured from angles you didn't think/know of...
![[Infographic] Jet Lag Demystified](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/travel-infographic-1-jetlag-demystified.jpg)
This may not be applicable to everyone, but it is to me and perhaps others, who have the *good* fortune of being Verizon users in the U.S. (grrr..!) The company is becoming much more international-friendly, but it's not there quite yet. I stick with them because they...
Thanksgiving just passed, but I'm still full of gratitude, love, and yummy food. Those of you that celebrated it, hope it was a good one! =) The Cultureur turned 3 months old today, and I'm super grateful for all your likes, comments, tweets, posts, and support! Just...
London is expensive. There is absolutely no doubt about that. But there are certain ways to save money, such as arranging a pre-hired taxi beforehand, instead of using a black cab at the airport. The first few times, not knowing the difference between the two, I ended...
I have had endless issues abroad with my credit card companies in the U.S. If I don't let them know beforehand that I'm traveling, they always end up putting a block on my card, thinking it's transactional fraud. While I appreciate the high level of security, it's a...
![[Infographic] Almost Extinct Destinations: 10 Places to See](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/83387030571187028_qpefjwip_c.jpeg)
Humans are awesome. We're destroying the world, one destination at a time. It really saddens me that my children may not be able to experience these stunning places. If there ever was an urgency to travel, it'd be now.
Why should you know the names of countries in their local language? Well, because it'll make your travels easier and give you some insight into the culture. And, because it'll make you a geography genius. According to About.com, an endonym is a name used by a group of...
![[Infographic] Tipping Etiquette Around the Globe](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/globaltippingetiquette_50463b262650e_w587.png)
There's no one-size-fits-all mantra when it comes to tipping. The art of tipping is entangled in the local culture of the destination, so it varies from country to country. It's one part of traveling that I'm always scratching my head about. But when in doubt, I've...