by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
In more than a half century, one is bound to have some scary travel moments. The good news is, despite visits to some 60 countries, I have never had a true near-death experience (nor witnessed one). But I’ve had my share of accidents, sickness, and frightening tales....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Most people would agree that food and travel go hand-in-hand. Some of our finest memories of a journey are tied to a wonderful meal steeped in the cuisine of a land. There is nothing like an authentic cheese fondue on a frigid night in Switzerland or Beijing noodle...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
As a rule, I avoid “best travel” lists for several reasons. You should too, and I am about to tell you why. Whether it is a questionable motive, a one-size-fits-all mentality, clickbait, or simple bias, these lists of “The best places to travel this coming year!”...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I have been to 56 countries and more than 600 cities, so I know how to pack for a trip. But some recent cruising caused me to purchase 8 travel items just for a cruise. I will quickly share with you the essentials of what to bring and not bring the next time you take...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
This blog is all about upscale travel on a budget. Yet, despite the tips I will provide here and in my other articles, what you choose for luxury and where you decide to save is a very personal thing. These tips are suggestions from my travels to some 55 countries....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Food plays an important role in everyone’s travel memories. In my travel to some 56 countries, I remember many classic meals that expressed the culture as much as any sights did. Paring down the list of memorable meals from my journeys to just 26 entries was as...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
It’s not difficult to take great travel photos of people, even using your phone’s camera. Years ago, I used to avoid having people in scenic pictures of foreign lands. Now, I have found that people can bring perspective to nature, a cultural angle, and most...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
When I am not traveling, I am usually planning my next trip. It may be a place I have never been. Or it may be revisiting places I love, like these travel destinations from A to Z. I created this list to inspire future journeys. If you have an insatiable curiosity for...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Making your own baked goods for a road trip allows you to eat healthier and saves time and money not having to stop for treats along the way. We offer several road trip snack recipes that are delicious and travel well. Do you have a craving for cookies, scones,...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Sometimes a sign is simply lost in translation, sometimes the graphics get out of hand. Translated signs can have bad spelling, with humorous consequences. Instructional signs can leave us baffled. Here are some of my favorite funny signs from around the world. No...
