Fugu in Japan

You might be more familiar with the term puffer fish or blowfish. Yes, that cute picture perfect fish you will see underwater can actually kill you if it is not prepared well before it gets to your plate. In Japan, a chef has to undergo three years of intensive training before he is given a green light to serve the fugu dish. A badly prepared fugu can paralyze you and eventually kill you due to the poison tetrodoxin it contains.

Crabs in Latin America

Lovers of sea foods will surely love crabs in the menu but you should know how to cook cabs properly or you will end up with cholera. The same is true for shrimps, mussels, oysters and clams.

Casu Marzu in Sardinia

Casu Marzu is like any other cheese you will find in Italy but this one can actually cause enteric myiasis. And we say what? Google myiasis so you will find out for yourself how fly larvae and maggots can end up in your stomach and intestines. Ingest a good amount of the creepy crawlers and they will end up eating your intestines and linings of your tummy which will cause abdominal cramps and vomiting.

Brain of monkey in Asia

It is not just an urban legend but in some parts of Asia, brains from monkeys are serve. Even the late princess Diana was able to try this in China according to reports. They say it is yummy but there is the danger that you can catch mad cow disease. The virus, which really resides on the brain of the animal, can cause dementia, mental deterioration, and death.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!