Travel Planning Tips and Experiences
When I arrived in Colmar, I did a dumb thing and waited for a bus to take me to the old town area in Colmar. So unnecessary! Although I don’t usually mind taking the scenic route, I did not have a lot of time to explore Colmar, and the bus took so long to get …
Basel is located in the NorthWestern region of Switzerland. It is a good base to explore the surrounding areas of France and Germany. Colmar is a well-known tourist attraction with its architectural landmarks, museum and old town. Visiting Colmar is a perfect option for a day trip from Basel as it is only 47 miles …
Most people prefer to fly to their destination directly or to have as short a layover as possible. A longer layover can be beneficial if you love experiencing different cities and cultures. Not only are flights with a layover usually cheaper than direct flights, but it also gives you an opportunity to explore an additional …
Safety while traveling internationally is important. Protecting your personal information is essential. I never used to use a VPN for international travel, but in 2014 my credit card got hacked when I used it to pay for a hotel which I booked over a hotel’s WiFi connection. It was a scary experience knowing that someone …
I have written about some tools I have tried for travel planning before, including Evernote and Trello. Then I discovered Notion in mid-2018. I was hooked and started using it for more and more things. It is great for storing information and planning. I had an extensive work trip in November 2018 and used Notion …
Did you ever dream of traveling overseas but thought you could never afford it? Have you ever gone on a trip or traveled somewhere without knowing what it will cost you? Ever returned home and had a HUGE surprise when you received your credit card statement? If you have answered yes to any of these …