TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE… What do the Amazon, Amalfi Coast, Robben Island, Damascus, Taj Mahal, Tower of London, Statue of Liberty, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Westminster Abbey, and Machu Picchu have in common? They are all World Heritage Sites. A World Heritage Site is a place (such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain) that is listed… Read More
What Happens to Your Lost Luggage?
Ever wonder what the airlines do with all that lost luggage? Well, they are required to wait 90 days before doing anything. During that time they are supposed to make every effort possible to locate and reunite luggage and owner. When this fails, it is sent to the Unclaimed Baggage Center. The center was founded in 1970 by Doyle Owens…. Read More
Über Adventures: 1,000 Views of Madagascar
https://terrancetalkstravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1000ViewsOfMadagascar.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSDuring today’s Terrance Talks Travel: Über Adventures Show I’ll be talking about Madagascar. Officially known as the Republic of Madagascar, this island country is located off the Southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is one of the most remarkable and diverse places in the world. It is… Read More
Madagascar Adventure
Where in the world: 11-day Madagascar Adventure Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Year round Cost: $2,305pp Why I Like It: This trip is actually called “1,000 Views of Madagascar” but there’s no doubt it is an adventure too. You’ll be journeying to a place that probably less than ten percent of the world has seen and this package… Read More
Are You Insured Overseas?
If you get sick overseas, are you covered by insurance or will you pay out-of-pocket? Good question! And certainly a question you need to be asking now as opposed to when it happens. The answer depends on what you need so here’s what you need to ask your insurance provider: 1. Does my policy cover emergency evacuations? 2. Does my… Read More
Travel Tip: Always Know the Exact Time Anywhere in the World
It is never more important to know the time than when you’re traveling. You have to make tight connections and arrange tours and transport.It can be hard trying to set and reset your watch for different time zones. I’ve tried buying a dual watch but that confused me even more and just meant that I now had two watches to… Read More