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Whether you're backpacking through Europe or staying at luxury resorts in exotic locales, a little planning goes a long way. Get tips on riding the rails, filing for visas, renting a car and more with our guide to traveling abroad.
Many foreign countries require a visa in addition to your passport. You can apply for a visa at the nearest consulate of each country you plan to visit. Read More
Traveling in foreign countries requires you to make smart decisions on the fly, to stay unruffled in the face of things you don't understand, to find comfort in a Read More
Whenever you go abroad or to a region of the country where you know a language other than your own will be spoken, it can be wise to take a translator or interpreter along Read More
Trains are the ideal mode of travel in many parts of the world. More comfortable, affordable and convenient than planes for some journeys, train travel is worth Read More
Drive on the other side of the road, pay exorbitant prices for petrol and suffer with no air conditioning and a manual transmission--the train is sounding better already. Read More
It's common to have negative feelings towards certain aspects of your own culture after an extended trip abroad. Take heart that feelings of alienation and disorientation Read More
If you haven’t traveled abroad in awhile, be prepared to take a trip through the looking glass when it comes to prices. Compared to just six years ago in Europe the dollar Read More
The most effective way to learn a foreign language is to spend time in the country of origin. Here are some tips and tricks on learning another language in a native country. Read More
In modern times, no destination is really unreachable anymore, but the globalization of travel comes at a cost to local (and global) environments. Here's some tips on how Read More
Traveling abroad can be a challenge for a vegetarian. While some cultures are very veggie friendly, others are primarily meat-eating, and finding food can be difficult. Read More
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