There are a lot of factors that determine what gear you should take with you when taking a trip on your motorcycle.
For example, the length of your trip (whether it’s a one-day, multi-day or multi-week …

I’m not the kind of person who watches a whole lot of television, so when I do watch something I like it to either make me laugh (which is why I like sitcoms), teach me …

The Appalachian Trail (often referred to as “A.T.”) is a 2,184 mile (3,515 km) footpath that travels across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Springer Mountain in north Georgia to Mount Katahdin in …

Ever heard someone say “I’m too old to go traveling”?
Keith Wright, an Australian from Queensland doesn’t play by these rules.
On May 28th 2012, Keith will fly to Europe for his eighth backpacking trip in the …

National Geographic recently published a book titled ‘The 10 Best of Everything‘ in which they attempted to document the 10 best cities, islands, pubs, wines, golf courses (and so on) in the world.
Top of the …

Whenever a new trend or a new way of doing things becomes popular, there is almost always (at some point) a backlash, as people go back to doing things ‘the old way’.
It seems that (for …

This guest post was written by Michelle Tomlin, who writes about travel and saving money at www.travelinsurance.org.
Finally taking that long awaited holiday you’ve needed in order to unwind and relax?
Doing all the research and booking by …

Travelling alone can be an amazing experience, there is a great freedom in having no one to please but yourself. You can dine out and read the newspapers through dinner, or happily watch the world …

There are few things better than spending a night underneath the stars, witnessing the twinkly Gods as they look down on us from above.
With so much light pollution these days, just seeing the stars in …

For those that like to travel and like to sample their fair share of beers along the way, knowing where the local watering holes are (and how good they are) is all important.
RateBeer.com is a …

For some people, partying/drinking and traveling go hand in hand.
If you travel the youth hostel circuit, you’ll notice that many of them are geared towards (and attract) young, party-loving travelers who like to go out …

Supposing you and your pet are flying together, and your pet is going to be traveling in the main cabin with you (as some airlines allow this).
Let’s say you’ve got yourself an airline approved pet …

Before you start packing for a trip, it’s a good idea to make a list of all the items you need to take, then cross each one off as you pack it in your bag.
These …

In order for your dog or cat to travel on an airplane with you, they’ll need to be in an airline approved pet carrier.
Traveling can be an extremely stressful time for your pet, so you …

If you’re planning on going away this summer, renting a summer vacation home can be a great alternative to staying in hotels, motels and hostels.
Providing you’re staying in one place for a while, renting a …

Being stuck at an airport for hours on end can be pretty boring.
Stranded passengers at China’s Dalian Airport (located in the north-east of China) were entertained by a group of cheerleaders who showed off …

Traveling for any meaningful period of time can really take its toll on the body regardless of your age.
One way of dealing with the stresses of travel (such as sore muscles, aching joints, digestive problems, …

Sometimes a week off work just isn’t enough.
To really experience a new country and to really immerse yourself in the culture a week isn’t long enough.
The problem is, negotiating more than two weeks off from …

The massive delays at Heathrow Airport this week have shown just how annoying long immigration queues can be.
After flying 10 hours across the Atlantic, there’s nothing worse than having to queue for 30+ minutes just …

Although there are many benefits to traveling solo, for many people traveling with a group friends is the most enjoyable way of experiencing the world.
Traveling has the power to create lifelong bonds between you and …

Dogs are one of the most common household pets, and like other household things they may occasionally need to be moved from one place to another.
Perhaps you’re moving overseas or you’re visiting family in another …

Those of you who have traveled to the USA in the past will recall filling out green forms on the flight in (or while standing in the immigration queue if you forgot!).
In the last few …

In the last few years, podcasting (i.e. free downloadable audio/video programmes) have really taken off, and now it seems there’s a podcast for just about everything.
Several travel-related podcasts have sprung up during this time, ranging …

There are many benefits to learning a new language.
It’ll allow you to interact with the local people and understand their culture better, it’ll make you seem like less of a tourist (meaning the local people …

Traveling with a cat can be a stressful experience (for both you and the cat), and is one that’s best avoided whenever possible.
If you do have to travel with your cat, however, in order to …

There’s no doubt that flying with children poses many challenges. Any parent will tell you that.
But what if you could hire a nanny to entertain your kids at 30,000 feet? Now there’s an idea…
Nanny …

Ever wanted to go on vacation with your pet but found booking it (and finding places where pets are allowed) incredibly hard work>
Breakingtravelnews.com recently published an article detailing a new all-inclusive pet travel website that …

Before most people go on a cruise, they often worry about the worst-case things that might happen. For example, the ship might sink, or you might get attacked by a giant octopus.
The chances of most …

Recently I stumbled across a pretty inspiring story (on LearnVest.com) of a couple who sold it all in order to spend five years traveling the world.
So who are they? In their own worlds Betsy and …

Whenever you go traveling abroad (whether you’re taking a gap year, a career break or whatever) it’s important that you properly protect yourself by taking out a travel insurance policy.
A good travel insurance policy will …

So you’ve decided you want to take a gap year… You now have a lot of important choices to make!
You’ll need to decide when you want to take your gap year (usually before or after …

A new survey compiled by travel website SkyScanner claims to have located the perfect seat to sit in when traveling on a typical airplane.
Hannah Pini of The Telegraph reports:
“The study, which was carried out by …

Earth Day may have just come and gone, but this doesn’t mean we should forget about being eco-friendly for the rest of the year.
The Huffington Post recently published a list of the top 10 ‘green’ …

Are you a sugar daddy with a taste for travel, or a gorgeous young woman who wants to travel for free?
It seems plenty of people out there are, as MissTravel.com, a new site which …

A travel trailer (or caravan) is a portable camper that can be towed by other vehicles (as it cannot be driven independently) that provides a comfortable, protected sleeping area for 2-8 people (depending on its …

One of the most exciting and talked about aspects of new technology is the idea of the ‘cloud’.
The cloud refers to an online space where data can be stored securely (independent from the user’s devices) …

For anyone who travels, having a travel rewards credit card is a great idea as it allows you earn special rewards as you go (similar to store loyalty cards).
Credit card travel rewards can range from …

Ever wanted to stay in first-rate hotel rooms but not wanted to pay the extortionate prices they charge?
Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com has come up with a great way to do just that.
In his video (embedded …

As you travel the world, you’re bound to meet all kinds of weird and wonderful people from all walks of life.
That being said, there are some common stereotypes that you’ll run into over and over …