Thailand | The Beautiful Ao Nang Beach Of Krabi
Krabi – Ao Nang is located in the far south of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. It has an international airport across town from the beach areas and although there are separate terminals for international and domestic flights. Ticketing is located in the international terminal. You don’t need a pre-approved visa to visit Thailand. Many […]
Be Prepared | Communications – Part 5
Previous articles in this series covered the following topics in the “General Information about X” (where “X” is the country/ies I will be visiting) document I prepare for every trip outside the U.S. Part 1: obtaining foreign currency, currency-related scams, etc., Part 2: choosing, using and protecting the “plastic” you carry with you, Part 3: […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2
Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Crystal AirCruises To Push Air Travel To A Whole New Level Of Luxury?
Crystal AirCruises seeks to elevate air travel to a whole new level of luxury which may seem innovative; but it is an idea which has been tried before…
Mexican Street Food | More Than Just Tacos
Tacos are a favourite food of people from all over the world. They are covered in guilty pleasure toppings, and are always full of flavour! You can’t think of Mexico without the word Taco popping up in your head. Granted it may be after the words Sombrero, Tequila or Siesta. But get this. You may […]
Delta Faces Less Turbulence Ahead — Literally
When the computer system meltdown of Delta Air Lines suddenly and unexpectedly occurred in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, August 8, 2016, Steve Kaye — the partner and chief business Zork of TravelZork who is also known as SteveHacksTravel — kept you updated with this article as the airline struggled for several days […]
Travel Hacks | Plan Ahead With Southwest Airlines
Plan Ahead If you want to keep your travel expenses as low as possible, you’ve got to plan ahead. It surprises me when people don’t take the time to stalk low airfares for trips they know they are going to be taking. There’s really no excuse not to get the best fares within the US […]
Be Prepared | Foreign Laws And Etiquette – Part 4
In this part, we’ll discuss cultural differences in law and etiquette, and how to prepare yourself in order to avoid any misconceptions.
Be Prepared | Tipping Etiquette In Foreign Countries – Part 3
I will address tipping and awareness of and sensitivity to the culture(s) of the country/ies you will be visiting.
Be Prepared | Using Credit / Debit Cards On Vacation – Part 2
Being prepared for your vacation means getting your credit/debit card game on point. Avoid nasty surprises and learn about finding the right card and more.
