Posted in Destination Guides Do you pay attention to government travel warnings? EmmaW Do warnings – such as the recent terrorist threat to Paris – influence your decision to travel? Or do you just see it Read More
Posted in Destination Guides 8 common crimes against tourists EmmaW 1. The Distraction Scam Richard Taub says: “In Barcelona, pairs of men ride the escalator in train stations. . One falls Read More
Posted in Destination Guides Why and how to blend in with the locals EmmaW 6 reasons why you should try and blend in 1. Get treated better “You should blend in wherever you travel. For instance, Read More
Posted in Destination Guides Is it important to try and not stand out as a tourist, even in Europe… EmmaW Maybe you think: – It’s part of the experience to try and blend in – You’re less likely to be obviously Read More
Posted in Destination Guides Vacation Stories: Countries Where Tourists Get Hassled EmmaW Below are your fellow Mobal Members vacation stories that describe the countries where they have been hassled as a tourist (in Read More
Posted in Destination Guides Doing Business in Other Cultures EmmaW Business in other cultures: Doing business in another country requires more than just a knowledge of the language or a good Read More
Posted in Destination Guides The 29 Tourist Traps You Must Avoid EmmaW Now remember folks, these are based on personal experience, so don’t shoot the messenger… Includes entries from the Read More
Posted in Destination Guides How To Keep Your Travel Documents Safe EmmaW “I make copies and give them to my wife. She keeps them in her around-the-neck document holder. I put them under my shirt Read More
Posted in Destination Guides Passport FAQ EmmaW There are many questions that people may ask when it comes to a passport. One of the more important questions is replacing a lost Read More
Posted in Destination Guides The 13 Original Colonies EmmaW America as we know it today did not exist in the 1600s. It was a vast wilderness filled with native tribes and wildlife. Read More
