Author Archives: Eliza

You have to deal with that foreign language if you’ve decided to travel abroad.  This is true no matter what your native language is.  It’s handy to know English.  English is widely spoken around the world.  When someone from Greece … Continue reading →

What is a passport? Bear with me as I start at the beginning of planning for an international trip.  If you’re a citizen of the world where they are commonplace, you’ll be wondering “Who doesn’t know THAT?”  Well, many Americans … Continue reading →

There are security lines in almost all airports in the world these days.  If you want to get through those lines like the frequent flyers do, there are a few tricks that will make it easier for you and everyone … Continue reading →

Start shopping early if you’re booking a flight for any holidays…. or a wedding or a cruise.  There have been capacity cuts on all the airlines these last couple of years, so there will be fewer seats for those holiday … Continue reading →

San Antonio may not have the big tourist ring of New York City or San Francisco, but it’s a great little city to come face to face with some history.  It’s one of America’s oldest cities. It was colonized by … Continue reading →

Deserts have great views and interesting plants and animals. Most people find themselves struck by the quiet majesty of a desert, even though visiting a desert does not sound like much fun. If you are a visitor to foreign cities, … Continue reading →

Always know what is happening socially and politically in all countries you visit. The travel.state.gov website provides real-time information about affairs that may be troublesome for travelers. That way, you will be able to steer clear of problematic circumstances. Contact … Continue reading →