Adventure Traveling Pointers to Create a Difference

Adventure travel comes in many forms, But I recently came across a website which puts a whole new spin on the definition of adventure vacations. Some groups help people make a difference while they see the world, by creating opportunities for people to immerse themselves in foreign culture and volunteer abroad in over 20 countries. This is a different kind of travel, and it is clearly not for those whose idea of adventure travel includes room service and a mint on one’s pillow. But for those who want to make a difference, this just might be the experience of a lifetime. Continue reading

My Best Hotel Experience

Traveling can be both an eye opener as well as a fun experience. In all my sojourns, I have had my share of the good, the not-so-good and the downright ugly. I have also had the wonderful experience of being in some of the best hotels in the world. By best, I do not mean in terms of cost and luxury. I mean in terms of customized personal service. A lot of hotels have staffs that are not only informal -which is good- but also impersonal and indifferent to whatever concerns you may have. Continue reading