Which Credit Cards Should You Use for Airbnb?

While it’s always nice to redeem hotel points for free stays around the world, there are times when staying in a hotel is impractical. You may be traveling with children, which can sometimes make it difficult to find award space in hotels that sleep more than two people to a …

Spain: 8 Overlooked destinations worth adding to your itinerary

Spain: 8 Overlooked destinations worth adding to your itinerary

During my time living in Barcelona, I’ve met many Europeans who have traveled to the US. I always ask them where they chose to go, curious as to which places enticed them. The truth is, with rare exceptions, I know the answer to my own question. Inevitably most respond California (Los …

Which Countries Have the Cheapest International Flights?

Which Countries Have the Cheapest International Flights?

Which countries have the cheapest international flights? Well that depends on a lot of factors, including competition and which airlines are coming in and out. But the data is out there for someone who wants to take the time to crunch it. In the olden days when I first started …

Driving in Italy: 7 tips for staying safe, sane and on budget with your rental car

Driving in Italy: 7 tips for staying safe, sane and on budget with your rental car

While we love taking the train between cities like Rome and Florence, driving is an excellent way to see some of Italy’s more off-the-beaten-path destinations. With a car, you can explore smaller villages and charming hill towns, plus you have the freedom to stop at vineyards, beaches, or other hard-to-reach …

American reveals intriguing new flights to Israel, Europe, and Africa!

American is going to Africa! And back to Israel! And don’t forget Eastern Europe! Click through because you didn’t forget Eastern Europe. The post American reveals intriguing new flights to Israel, Europe, and Africa! appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog

10 tips for planning a trip to the Beaches of Normandy

10 tips for planning a trip to the Beaches of Normandy

After commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings earlier this year, the Beaches of Normandy continue to welcome tourists to remember the battles that turned the tide in World War II. Beautiful landscapes, intense history, and a sobering dose of the realities of war all blend to make a …

Borneo, Baja, Milan, and the Midwest

Borneo, Baja, Milan, and the Midwest

What do Borneo, Baja, Milan, and the Midwest have in common? Nothing really unless you happen to be reading the August issue of Perceptive Travel. Since 2006 I’ve been editing the online magazine featuring travel narratives from wandering book authors. No listicles, no fluff, just good stories from good writers …

Barcelona: 10 tips for staying safe when visiting

Barcelona: 10 tips for staying safe when visiting

There are very few aspects of Barcelona that I dislike. I love the beaches, especially in the summertime when the water is as warm as a heated pool. I adore the architecture from Gothic to Gaudi, which reaches back to Roman times and still dazzles me after many years living here. …