Travel Destination Blog

You may have planned out for your Peru holiday by reading all the travel guides that you can get your hands on, listing the things that you want to do in Peru, and marking al the Peru destinations that you must not miss. Knowing all that we give you a list of the things that you must not do in Peru:

Just focus on Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is among the best destinations that you should not miss in Peru but remember that your holiday should not be limited to it. Travelers will be going here but remember to cover more destinations to make most of your Peru vacation.

Skip Lima

You will really be going thru Lima because of the international airport but do not make the mistake of skipping the opportunity to explore this city. Spend a day to explore Peru’s center of business, politics, and development.

Eating traditional food

Like in any other culture, the locals of Peru are very proud of their traditional dishes. Do not be afraid to try them and be open minded to new flavors that you might not have tried before. For sure you will encounter ceviche, anticuchos, and fried cuy or guinea pig.

Passing the chance to see the Amazon

Peru’s landscapes are quite varied. You have the green lush forest of the Machu Picchu and about 600% of its lands are covered with jungle but it also has one of the biggest desert city in the world, Lima.

During your Peru holiday, do not miss your chance to see the Amazon River which as 20% of the globe’s fresh water and is one of the biggest rivers in the world.

A lot of people have been hooked with vampires since Anne Rice released Interview with the Vampire and other books in the series. The series was turned into movies and today the popularity of vampires continues with movies like the Twilight series and TV shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries.

If you are a vampire fan and love traveling, we list down some destinations where you can learn more about them:

Bran Castle in Romania

The best place to start your vampire travel is in Romania, in the castle of Vlad Tepes who rulled Wallachia. He was the was brutal to the armies that went to battle against his forces. The reputation of Vlad Tepes inspired Bram Stoker for the character of Dracula.

The Bran Castle today is home to a museum in honor of the former queen of Romania, Queen Marie. Look at how that castle displays a perfect profile for a vampire movie.

Musee des Vampires in France

This museum that contains everything vampire is located in the district of Les Lilas in Paris. You can only visit the Paris vampire museum by appointment. You will see a range of collection from costumes, weapons, books, models, and pictures.

Forks, USA

The vampire tourism in Forks was sparked by the Twilight vampire series by Stepheni Meyer. The small town in Washington are flocked by fans of the vampire movie saga. The place is also ready with memorabilia, Bella’s birthday celebration, and Twilight themed tours.

Whenever you are traveling overseas, you have to remember that there is always going to be different currency wherever you go and you want to make sure that you research exactly what the exchange rate is going to be.  That way, you will not be surprised if you are getting less money back whenever you do finally exchange your money.

A lot of countries no longer use smaller change either; for example, pennies and such are obsolete in a lot of countries, so keep that in mind whenever you are looking to change out your money for another type of currency.

You also want to make sure that you are doing it as soon as you get to the destination and that you do it from a bank – as that is the best option and the most honest.

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Traveling is difficult.  I know when I started traveling for business, it was really hard not just on me physically, but also mentally – that is what jet lag is all about.  However, I have found quite a few tips and tricks that can help you survive jet lag and truly make sure that you are mentally prepared for your trip.

One thing that you need to remember is that what you eat can affect how you feel.  Eating a lot of bread as well as a lot of sugar will make you really tired and protein will actually make your body stay awake.  Once you actually land, make sure that you drink a little caffeine and you will feel better.

Another thing that you can do is actually set your watch onto the destination’s time, that way you are prepared mentally for the time change.  It works, believe me!

If there is one thing that the airlines are missing, it is the fact that they do not have internet.  That is a huge, huge problem for a lot of people, as honestly, people live on the internet and it has become a necessity nowadays.  Well, Gogo is actually the internet for planes and Alaska Airlines are taking their planes to the next level.

Currently, Virgin Airlines are the only people that have internet ready planes but Alaska Airlines are actually the second and they just announced that this year, they are going to be switching it up and adding the technology to every plane.

The service will cost just under five bucks, but to me – that is an awesome price!

One thing that I hate about flying is not only the fact that I am cramped into a seat for quite an extended period of time, but … the lighting.  That is something that I absolutely hate!  Most of the time, the lighting is very dim even when it is on and you definitely do not get enough light.  Well, Virgin America has changed all of that.

They have actually improved their aircraft’s a heck of a lot and mood lighting was something that has been on their mind for quite some time.  Not only does the lighting actually come from the pane on the wall, but it is actually soft, rather than harsh.

While we can not expect this in every plane, eventually – I hope it will be a standard!

If you are in the market for some hot vacation spots, then it almost goes without saying that Hawaii should be at the top of your list. Specifically, the Big Island is an equally big draw. We are talking about a spot with the lava wastes of an active volcano, after all! Plus there are endless stretches of white sandy beaches — and black sandy beaches, and even green sandy beaches! Plus, the Big Island tends to be less crowded — and less expensive!

The islands of San Andres and Providencia, in Columbia, are amazing hot spots as well! The islands are extremely tourist friendly, not to mention breathtakingly beautiful. If you enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving, not to mention hiking and fishing, and if you have ever wanted to take a submarine tour, these are the islands for you!

Traveling in this day and age is a little bit different – the destinations are different and constantly, top vacation spots are different.  Take Iceland for example.  This is just one hopping place for 2010 and I can tell you for sure that this particular place is not only cold but there is a lot to see!

For example, the Northern Lights are something that many, many people have never seen and that is why traveling to Iceland is something that people are doing.  During the Northern Lights, you will see some brilliant streaks of blues and greens cut through the dark black sky and usually the winter months are the best places to see it.

The Blue Lagoon is actually the second thing that many people travel to Iceland for – you can float, swim or even just relax in the too blue waters of Iceland.  The average temperature of the waters are about 104, which are extremely warm!

The holidays are upon us and if you are like everyone else – you are probably traveling to see your family.  Well – I can tell you for sure that whenever you are flying, there are a lot of costs involved and some airlines might have hidden costs that you do not know about until you actually get to the airport.

Whenever you are flying anywhere, you always want to make sure that you know all of the airline fees that might pop up.  For example, baggage, in-flight dining, unaccompanied minors, special seating and even pet traveling are all things that can cause fees.

It is important that you make sure that you do your research whenever you are traveling with a lot of luggage and certainly with pets – as those are two fees that many people do not think about!

To stay on the subject of holiday travel by flying, make sure that you leave yourself plenty of time.

Security is apt to take longer this time of year. A lot of inexperienced or even novice fliers may be coming to the airport this holiday season, and they may not be aware of TSA’s rather ludicrous rules concerning gels and liquids. Some of us still do not understand why our Herbal Essence is a dangerous weapon, you see.

Ahem. Anyway. It is better, when you can, to get on a nonstop flight. Connector flights can be the source of seriously hectic delays. Worse, you are stuck somewhere where you likely know no one.

These days, you can definitely benefit from confirming your flight a few days ahead of time.