Travel Smart: No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards

International fees on credit cards are also called foreign transaction fees or currency conversion fees. They’re charged when you pay for something overseas, whether online or in person, usually at 2-3% of the transaction. When you withdraw cash from an ATM abroad, you may be charged fees by both the ATM provider and your bank […]

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Responsible Travel: How to Explore Sustainably & Make a Difference

Responsible travel is a win: win for you, local places and communities. MAXIMUM EXPERIENCE & MINIMUM IMPACT: Responsible travel is a win-win for you and local communities. When we travel, we enter someone else’s home. How we explore impacts their culture, economy, and environment. By choosing sustainable tourism, we not only respect local people but […]

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What is Eurail

Introducing Eurail Eurail B.V. is the company managing the Eurail and Interrail Passes (for non-European and European residents respectively). From its offices in Utrecht, The Netherlands, Eurail provides unparalleled access to European trains and ferries. With one Rail Pass, travelers can reach 30,000+ destinations in 33 different countries in Europe. With more than 680,000 travelers […]

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Warning on bed bugs – and how to check your room

When you check in to a hotel, arguably at the top of your checklist should be the cleanliness of your room. This includes checking for bed bugs, which bite people mercilessly and then hitch a ride back to their own homes. Unfortunately, these pests are found in the majority of hotels throughout the world.  They […]

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