How to Use Instagram to Boost Your Travel Blog

So you decided to become a digital nomad, and as you travel, you attempt to grow your blog audience and expand your freelance services. In order to do this, you will need to get social. That’s right, you need to be on social media, and I don’t just mean Facebook and Twitter.

Since travel is all about experiencing the beauty of our breath-taking world and sharing it with others, as a travel blogger, engaging your audience on the two most popular photo sharing platforms is a must! However, in order to have these platforms benefit you – and avoid irritating other fellow travel bloggers – how you use these platforms is just as important as actually using them.

Below are some of the “Do’s and Don’ts” for utilising one of the biggest and best photo sharing platforms for travel: Instagram.

Things to do in Melbourne during the Open

Tennis fans are licking their lips with excitement as the first Grand Slam of the year is just around the corner. The Australian Open in Melbourne is a hotspot for tourists. Not only does the high-billing of the tournament attract people from far and wide, but the beautiful location offers a myriad of things to do between matches.

As of early December, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are level-pegging in the Australian Open odds, and the fact that the Scotsman has closed the gap on the Serb of late will make for an exciting contest. But between watching the early games starting on January 13, and the Men’s Final on the 31st, what else is there to do while staying in the capital of Victoria?

How to Choose Your Next Winter Sun Trip

Jetting away to the beach when January hits can feel a bit cliché, and in a way it sort of is. Oh well, it’s clear why so many spend the holiday season somewhere sunny – beautiful weather, amazing food, and great people.

Here are a few choice destinations where you can enjoy your next Winter trip with surrounded by waves and warm weather.

Twin Towns: The Perfect Way to Expand Your Travel Horizons

What do a rural village in Scotland, a farming community in Australia and a town in Oregon, USA, all have in common?

They may be miles apart, but believe it or not, Dull, Bland and Boring are known as twin towns to one another due to their rather unusual names. But just what is it that these places, along with many other twin towns, see in having such connections?

Landing in an unfamiliar city can be extremely stressful, especially if you have endured a long flight and you are in a major airport. But there are several things that you can do to make sure that you survive any airport in the world.

Following these tips will make sure that touching down in any airport will be a stress-free experience.

Gone Glamping: An Eclectic List of Earthy Yet Elegant Essentials

Glamping has really taken off in recent years, attracting a whole new audience of people who liked the great outdoors but found it hard to give up their creature comforts, as well as experienced campers who like the idea of being able to retire to a nice bed or enjoy a hot shower.

If you are interested in what glamping has to offer and would like to know what sort of things to take with you on your trip, from a compact mini fridge to a coffee grinder, or even a fire-starter kit, here is a look at an eclectic list of items to consider.

Destination Wedding: How to Enjoy a Wedding Dress Fitting Overseas

Visiting wedding dress boutiques is usually one of the highlights of the planning and preparation of a wedding. Though as travelers who are continually jumping from one country to the next, you may think it’s too difficult for this rite of passage to occur.

Indeed, having the opportunity to try on stylish and artistic, not to mention handmade, wedding gowns is a fun event that will leave many brides feeling like a princess as they try on various stylish and fashionable creations.

But being a traveler doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice enjoying the search. Brides and their party who are willing to travel have access to a much more diverse range of ideas and inspiration, and you can find well-known boutiques that sell designer wedding dresses all over the world – and regardless of the country you’re in, their garments will be exquisite.

Apps That Let You Earn and Travel at the Same Time

Many of us dream of taking time away from work in order to travel the world and experience new people and places, but the reality is that it can be very difficult to achieve. And the main obstacles people face are usually financial restraints.

So what if you could actually earn money while you’re travelling? Not only would it mean that you could have some extra cash to help fund your trip, you may even come home to a tidy sum of money upon return.

Of course, the last thing you want to be doing when traveling is working, so we have explored how something as simple as a smartphone and some well selected apps can help you earn and travel at the same time.

Travel Companions: Must-Pack Products for Comfort-Centric Passengers

The travel accessories you pack to take with you on your trip can make a big difference to your overall enjoyment. The little things you pack have the potential to make your journey more comfortable, a bit safer, or a little easier overall.

Five Ways to Save for Your Next Vacation

Whether you’re planning on taking a break overseas, or visiting a city on the other end of the coast, saving for a vacation is serious business that requires planning. You can do it with the discipline approach of holding on to those tax returns, putting aside some money each month, or trying on one of the new fundraising sites that have cropped up online.

The possibilities are endless; but make no mistake – some are better than others. Below, you’ll see a handful of some of the best ways to be on the beaches of Hawaii or the historic parks of Milan in no time.

7 Tips for Staying Safe on Road Trips

There are few trips that are more fun than a road trip. Piling your friends together in a car, singing along to your favorite tunes (don’t lie, we know it’s the Hamilton soundtrack), noshing on roadside diners and convenience store food, skipping the freeways to tool along the back roads and byways. There’s a reason the road trip has taken on mythic proportions in our culture.

As fun as these trips can be, they should also be taken seriously. There is a lot that can go wrong on a road trip and knowing how to handle yourself in an emergency is important. Here are our 7 tips on keeping yourself and your friends safe on your next road trip.

Five Great Apps You Need For Travel to the UK

If you are a traveller and find your smartphone almost indispensable then the apps below are going to be useful to you whether you are still in the planning stages, buying your tickets or even (if the unavoidable happens) claiming compensation.

South Africa Has it All and Then Some

When you are looking at a map and ponder which place you should visit next look to the south of Africa. Down under at the very bottom you will find a place called South Africa. It is not close by, however your trip will be worth your while.

Do not be surprised by its name. It is definitely not a separate continent. It is just a country, but not like any other. Some of its history and culture would amaze you. Just like you should visit here for fun and amusement, once in your life you should also go to South Africa and have a magical time.

It is one of a kind place in the world. Besides being colorful it is a real paradise on Earth. Starting from the climate, to the political structure, the people and nature, no other country can compare to it.

Hens Party Checklist

A hen party is a perfect way for a bride-to-be to enjoy herself before getting married. There are lots of different activities to do which will make her feel pampered and special. A hen party is also a fantastic opportunity for a group of friends and family to develop even stronger bonds before the big day arrives.

Arranging the perfect hen party can take a lot of planning, so make sure that there is enough money in the bank to cover everything. Hen parties don’t have to be expensive, but it doesn’t hurt to indulge to a certain extent.

This guide is designed to make any hen party one to remember.

Finding Culture in Baltimore

The United States is varied and vibrant, even though its excellence for travel aren’t always its most familiar characteristics. All of America’s great cities have cultural flair all their own, but to listen to their reputations, you might not ever visit some of these great destinations. Baltimore is one of those.

Reputed for crime and decay, Baltimore proves to be one of the most unappreciated cities in the United States, if not the world. Small (for a city), but entirely itself, it’s the kind of city that “knows what it is”, as one friend put it. Here’s what one visit to Baltimore revealed.

Misconceptions People Have of Traveling Australia

When traveling to Australia, many people think it is all about drinking beer, eating shrimps, surfing and barbecuing and while all of these things are great fun to do; there is a lot more to the country than many visitors may initially think.

Not everyone has a pet kangaroo and no, not all Australians greet each other with the customary “G’day mate” that we all think they do. Not only that, but many people are surprised when they meet Aussies who don’t own a farm that sprawls into the outback, not all locals are a dab-hand on a surfboard and believe it or not – not everyone eats Vegemite by the bucket-load.

A Quick Guide to Hostel Etiquette Down Under

So you’re about to kiss your parents goodbye and jet off on the adventure of a lifetime. You’ve planned your travel path through the wilds of Australia and packed your ridiculously oversized backpack. You think you’re good to go. But wait. YOU ARE NOT QUITE READY.

Before you embark on this epic journey you must learn the fundamental rules of hostel etiquette. Knowing these things will make or break your trip. It will mean the difference between building lifelong friendships or becoming the strange kid in the corner that nobody wants to talk to.

Creative Methods I Use to Save for Future Travel

Traveling is my life. Naturally, I try to save every penny I can to go toward the bigger trips. The trouble is that it’s easy to get tempted into spending that savings on something now versus going for the big picture of travel later on. Equally so is the chance that something comes up (like a toothache), which requires you to dip into your travel funds to take care of the necessities.

Since life can be unpredictable I’ve found it best to build my travel fund by tapping into my creativity. Because money for the travels come from these irregular methods I’m inclined to leave those funds alone since it’s “fun money.” There’s a whole psychological component behind this idea that’s worth reading.

Pollution affects every part of our lives: water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution. There is also light pollution, the effect of millions of home, industry and street lights filling the night sky and depriving us of one of the great joys of being alive – staring into the vastness of space.

But there are still some places, even in our heavily developed UK, where you can get a good view of the constellations and the planets.

Tuscany in Italy is perhaps one of the most popular and most visited regions in the country. It is known for its beautiful scenery, wines, varying cultures, history and art. It has been romanticized in various movies, making it one of the top places in anyone’s bucket list when visiting Europe.

The countryside is known for its verdant rolling hills, covered in lush vineyards and miles of olive groves and sunflower fields. If the Tuscan countryside is your next dream destination, it would be great to make the most of your time.

It would also be ideal to get in touch with a luxury car rental in Siena to make your travel across the region smoother and more comfortable. Having your own car will allow you to reach more places traveling at your own pace. If you are looking for ideas on how to have the best Tuscan countryside escapade, check out the following.

Catching Some Rays: The Top Mobile Apps for Your Summer Vacation

Whatever your plans are for the warmer summer months, whether you’re jetting off to an exotic location or you’re keeping things low-key with a staycation, there are a number of apps that can help you to plan and enjoy your vacation.

From shopping around for the best deals to stopping yourself getting sunburnt, there are a number of fantastic apps available that will help to enhance your holiday. Here are some of our top picks:

5 Tips To Save Money When Travelling With Family

Some of us work hard in our careers. Some of us own businesses. Either way, it’s always important to take time off and prioritize a family vacation. Traveling with the family every year can be a fun-filled affair. It gives you all time to reconnect, create shared memories, and who doesn’t love exploring new places and destinations with their loved ones?!

But for those of us who run our own business, what happens when one of our clients skips out on paying us? The possibility of cancelling that family vacation because someone owes us money can cause a lot of family stress and heartache. In such situations, hiring a commercial debt collector like Greenberg, Grant & Richards, will ensure you that business runs smoothly, and you can indeed take that family vacation.

But even if the above doesn’t apply to you, family travel doesn’t have to be an expensive thing. Follow these money saving tips so your family can have the best vacation in 2016.

Extended Summer Road Trips: Taming the Turnpike During Extreme Heat and Humidity

You’re headed out on the road. But taking a road trip in summer isn’t always so cool. Fighting the extreme heat and humidity is a lot harder when traveling in a vehicle.

When it gets hot and sticky outside, here’s how to keep calm and cool within the inner cabin of the vehicle.

11 Things to Tick Off Your Checklist Before Travelling Abroad

Whether business or leisure, there is always a level of risk associated with overseas travel. However, without risks, we would gain no rewards.

So you can mitigate these risks and make the most of your trip, we’ve compiled 11 things that you need to tick off your checklist before travelling abroad.

Airplane cabins aren’t always known for being roomy, comfy, or luxurious, but the newest crop of first class suites are stunning travelers with their size and opulence.

New Yorkers who get by in tiny 100 square foot apartments and Londoners who would pay $145,000 for a shoe box next to Harrod’s may consider moving in when they see how gorgeous and extravagantly large the new cabins seem by comparison. Here’s a roundup of the best and biggest first class cabins that money (or airline miles) can buy.