by Peggy Carlaw | Sep 15, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
Figuring out the best and most affordable way to get your phone to work when you’re out of the country can be a bit of a puzzle.Following is a high-level overview of choosing the best option for your next trip. If you want a detailed, step-by-step guide or need...
by Jelan Heidelberg | Aug 22, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
Member Judy Huff loves to combine travel, service, and parenting. She describes a wonderful experience with her youngest daughter.As the national crisis of being addicted to our phones continues to reach children younger and younger it is more important than ever that...
by Peggy Carlaw | Jul 15, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
Whether you’re happy to check your luggage or aim for carry-on only, it’s always a good idea to juggle fewer bags and carry less weight, especially when visiting some of the remote locations we Global Travelers visit.Yet packing light can sometimes be...
by Jelan Heidelberg | Jun 25, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
Do you start your day with Wordle and Connections, or maybe the New York Times crossword puzzle? Consider adding TRADLE from the OEC (Observatory of Economic Complexity) to your brain exercise regimen. TRADLE is a quick and easy test of your knowledge of economies...
by Jelan Heidelberg | Jun 25, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
The subject of counting the countries that you’ve visited is guaranteed to prompt lively discussion among veteran travelers. Some look askance at country-counters — “the world isn’t a checklist.” Others see it as a badge of honor —...
by Peggy Carlaw | Jun 2, 2024 | Travel Tips & Stories
Editor’s Note: Author Peggy Carlaw is a Global Travelers’ member currently living in New Zealand. You can find more of her valuable travel tips on her website: The Smart Travel Guide and by subscribing to her weekly newsletter. Rotary Global Travelers are...
