by Jelan Heidelberg | Mar 28, 2026 | Travel Tips & Stories
Size and location matter. Or rather, the perception of size and the perception of the value of location matter. Most of us grew up using the Mercator projection of the world onto a 2d surface (shown in the image). And perhaps until recently, we weren’t aware of...
by Jelan Heidelberg | Mar 28, 2026 | Travel Tips & Stories
As a frequent global traveler, you might find yourself in a situation where you have several upcoming trips and at least one of them requires a mail-in visa. You’re worried that when you send in your passport for a visa, it might not be back in time for a...
by Peggy Carlaw | Jan 28, 2026 | Travel Tips & Stories
At Global Travelers, we love to travel! We see new places, meet new people, and gain new perspectives. But travel can also come with frustrations, and money is often one of them what with confusing exchange rates, unexpected fees, and wondering if you’re getting a...
by Peggy Carlaw | Dec 19, 2025 | Travel Tips & Stories
Being a well-prepared traveler is key to enjoying your trip. And it’s easy to be well-prepared when you have great advice at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or smarter ways to travel, the ten travel blogs listed...
by Jelan Heidelberg | Dec 2, 2025 | Travel Tips & Stories
As Global Travelers, we love to learn about the world and visit as much of the globe as we can. This week, many of us are flying many hours across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. What better time to learn about (or refresh our memory about) some of the biggest bodies of...
by Peggy Carlaw | Dec 1, 2025 | Travel Tips & Stories
If you’ve ever come home from a trip with Global Travelers feeling lighter, happier, or just more “yourself,” you’re not imagining it. Research highlighted by Rotary shows that long-term happiness isn’t driven by money or success....
