Looking for ways to explore the world without emptying your retirement fund? You’re in the perfect position to discover that getting older comes with some incredible travel perks. On average, older adults will spend $6,659 on vacations this year, and nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans ages 50-plus plan on traveling in 2024. 52 percent of …
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Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: A Biodiversity Hotspot Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: A Biodiversity Hotspot (image credits: pixabay) The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is a living, breathing testament to just how much life can fit into a corner of the earth. It’s astonishing that, covering just 2.5% of Costa Rica’s landmass, it shelters over 2.5% …
Overview of Tariff Restrictions Overview of Tariff Restrictions (image credits: wikimedia) A wave of new tariff restrictions has shaken the travel industry, catching many by surprise with their sudden reach and impact. Governments around the world have chosen to increase tariffs on goods and services closely tied to tourism, such as airline fuel, hotel supplies, …
Understanding Passport Expediting in 2025 Understanding Passport Expediting in 2025 (image credits: unsplash) Passport expediting has become more essential than ever in 2025 as international travel continues to rebound and grow. For anyone who has tried to travel on short notice, the regular wait of 10-12 weeks for a new passport can seem endless. Expedited …
Ignoring Local Customs Ignoring Local Customs (image credits: wikimedia) Travelers frequently underestimate how much local customs affect their experiences abroad. In Japan, for example, tipping in restaurants isn’t just unnecessary—it can actually offend your hosts, since great service is considered standard. Meanwhile, in the United States, leaving a tip is almost mandatory, and skipping it …
Understanding the Giant: What Is A68a? Understanding the Giant: What Is A68a? (image credits: unsplash) Imagine a chunk of ice bigger than the state of Delaware suddenly breaking free and drifting through the ocean — that’s the story of A68a. First spotted after splitting from Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, this colossal …
Understanding Passport Validity Rules Understanding Passport Validity Rules (image credits: unsplash) Most travelers are surprised to learn that simply having a valid passport isn’t always enough to cross borders. While adult passports generally last ten years and children’s five, many countries enforce rules that are stricter than the passport’s printed expiration date. For instance, a …
Surge in Demand: The Post-Pandemic Travel Boom Surge in Demand: The Post-Pandemic Travel Boom (image credits: pixabay) Travelers in 2025 are facing a passport renewal landscape shaped by an unprecedented surge in demand. Since the lifting of most international travel restrictions in late 2024, applications for passport renewals have soared by nearly 25%, based on …
The Rise of TikTok as a Travel Resource The Rise of TikTok as a Travel Resource (image credits: pixabay) Imagine stumbling across a breathtaking waterfall or a secret café in a foreign city—just by scrolling through your phone. TikTok, with its explosive rise, has become a go-to resource for travel inspiration and discovery. As of …
The Surge in Solo Travel Popularity The Surge in Solo Travel Popularity (image credits: unsplash) Imagine stepping off a plane with nothing but your own plans in mind—no one else’s agenda, just yours. That’s exactly what more and more people are doing. According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, solo travel surged from 35% in …