I asked my good friend, Martin Coble, who is a videographer and owner of Southern Lights Productions, if he would share his favorite tips for getting great video footage of your vacation. Here’s what he had to say, which is also good advice for getting the best photos: Hold your camera correctly, especially when taking video shots. Orient the camera… Read More
What Type of Traveler Are You? You May Be Surprised…
Answer these ten questions to find out your traveler profile. How would you most like to spend a day? a. hiking or biking a nature trail b. shopping c. strolling through a garden d. attending a free concert or museum 2. What kind of drink do you prefer? a. specialty martini b. Chateau d’Yquem sauterne c…. Read More
Attention! Five Things I Never Travel Without & Why
Do you pack too much? So many folks are guilty of that. We’re afraid of getting somewhere and not having everything we might need. This is especially true for adventure travel as you cannot just run out into the jungle or hop down off the top of a mountain and pick up some aspirin or a pair of socks. You… Read More
Best Spring Break Tips You Will Read This Year
It’s less than six weeks until Spring Break and Easter (March 27, 2016). That means it’s time to get serious about your travel planning. So where is the best place to go this year? For years, the top destinations remain pretty much the same and they are Las Vegas, Key West, South Padre Island (TX), Daytona Beach, Myrtle Beach (SC), Miami… Read More
Christmas Greetings From Around the World
Merry Christmas! (American/English) Geseënde Kersfees! (South African) Merii Kurisumasu! (Japanese) メリークリスマス Mele Kalikimaka! (Hawaiian) Feliz Navidad! (Mexican) Buon Natale! (Italian) Frohe Weihnachten! (German) Joyeux Noël! (French) Feliz Natal! Portugese) С Рождеством! (Russian) Vrolijk kerstfeest! (Dutch) God jul! (Swedish) Veselé vánoce! (Czech) Mutlu Noeller! (Turkish) Selamat Natal! (Indonesian) Zul Sariin Bayariin Mend Hurgie! (Mongolian) Heri la Krismasi! (Swahili) ‘Ia ‘oa’oa e… Read More
Holiday Travel Tips (Part 3 of 3): The Carry-on Bag
Here we are at the heart of the matter–the carry on bag. I have watched more battles over carry on bags and overhead bins than I care to remember. And it is getting worse as most airlines are charging the majority of passengers for checked bags. So now folks are trying to avoid these fees by carrying all their stuff… Read More