If you are planning to travel to Taiwan, you will definitely need a valid passport, but will you need a visa? Current entry and exit requirements for visiting the Republic of China (Taiwan) include...

Like so many, my husband starts every single day with a piping hot cup of coffee. Although we've tried nearly every method of brewing, from stove top, to traditional brewer, timed brewer, single cup brewers,...

Let’s face it: organizing and getting ready for a trip isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Whether you’re traveling solo for a backpacking adventure or looking to lighten the load...

In a few weeks I’ll take my first trip to;Costa Rica, and I’m very excited about the prospect of visiting a country known for its commitment to ecological living and flora and fauna...

One of the more popular destinations for travelers is the great state of Florida. But where should you stay when you are there? Conde Nast recently came out with their list 26th annual Readers Choice awards,...

This post was last undated on September 21, 2023. Let's say you’re feeling quite confident about the basics of travel photography. Well, it only seems right to learn some more advanced techniques....

It's time again for the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, as it's known in Spanish. Not to be confused with Halloween, the Day of the Dead is a celebration all its own, with ceremonies and traditions...

I am the proud owner of an awesome DSLR camera that takes pretty amazing pictures. I will admit that I know very little about the full potential and capabilities of this DSLR; I tend to shoot in auto mode....

I travel frequently, and it isn’t until I leave my house that I realize exactly how dirty my computer and iPhone screens are. I’m always embarrassed to be sitting on an airplane or in a conference working...

By now, most of us are well aware of the huge sector of mobile technology that are apps, making daily life easier.  Travel is no exception.  There are countless applications available for travelers all...

In our previous travel photography posts, we've spoken at length about the various "don’ts" in travel photography, or rather, photography in general. This time around, we felt it was necessary to focus on...

Paris is a timeless city that will always be a tourist hotspot. Does this mean it will be expensive? You can easily splurge in Paris and find it difficult to budget since everyone wants a piece of the...

Dalene Ingham-Brown is a guest blogger for CheapOair. Check out her site for more on African travel - Overlanding Africa If you’re wondering whether Cape Town is safe for travelers, the answer is...

By now as a student traveler, you’ve gotten to know your foreign city, made tons of close friends, traveled as much as you could, and of course, got some studying in there somewhere.   Just...