Richard “Rick” Steves is a television host of a public television series on European travel and a public radio travel show. He is also an author of many great, informative and helpful travel guidebooks. He started his career in travel by teaching travel classes at the University of Washington in Seattle and also as a [...]
International electric systems are confusing at times. Most first time international travelers experience the trouble of finding the right outlet, the right voltages, or even the right adaptors when they’d like to use the gadgets or appliances they brought with them. In today’s technological world where we have cellphones, laptops, rechargeable razors, and other equipment [...]
Enjoying music from a portable device is not that enjoyable when one is in a noisy and crowded place like a busy airport terminal, a train station, a shopping mall, or when trying to catch up on a little sleep or relaxation on a flight. Noise canceling headphones are intended to reduce unwanted ambient sounds [...]
The airlines have been heavily impacted by the recession—with the high fuel prices, tight credit, and the large decline in the number of people who are flying, they have unfortunately changed some of their tactics and have started imposing high fees for suitcases and luggage that is overweight. For the traveler, one adverse change [...]
It’s a common scene in airports, train stations, and hotel lobbies – small bags falling off of larger, wheeled bags and the owners scrambling to pick them up. It’s attention getting, outright inconvenient, and at times embarrassing, especially for travelers who are rushing to their destination. You will see this scene multiplied over and over [...]
Are you a ‘road warrior’? Do you find yourself spending copious amounts of time behind the wheel of your automobile? If so, this may be one of the best accessories you will ever purchase for your automobile, truck, or SUV!
The Talus Swing Away Driver Organizer XL is a great solution to keeping your vehicle uncluttered [...]
Long days and warm, starry nights are what summer is all about. But between wet swimsuits, sandy shoes and sunburn protection creams, it’s can be tough to keep your clean clothes clean in your suitcase. So to help you along the way this summer we’ve found some great ideas that will make organizing and protecting [...]
Handbags and satchels are great for running around town, popping in and out of the shops and carrying your daily necessities in, but when it comes to traveling… you really never know what you’ll need or where your day may take you (perhaps into an unsavory part of town to see an amazing relic from [...]
Even though cameras usually come with cases, most of them are pretty flimsy. And whether you rely on your camera for your job, travel extensively or just snap pics at the park with your kids, most camera cases that come with your purchase won’t provide nearly enough protection to keep your investment safe. So to [...]
Nothing says sophisticated like monogrammed accessories with clean lines and in chic shades. If you’re game to get in on the monogrammed trend, here are a few great – and affordable – ways to do it!
Leather Coin Purse. Keep your change stylishly organized with this supple leather coin purse in always-chic black. With a simple [...]