Year: 2018

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December 6, 2018May 17, 2021

Filing Your Claim

I’m a huge advocate for purchasing Travelers Insurance. It’s a great thing to have, and hopefully, you won’t have to use it, but if you do, it’s important to make sure your claim is not denied. When an incident occurs, be present of mind and keep a record of your experiences and transactions. That includes...

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November 30, 2018May 17, 2021

What NOT to Wear For Airport Security

As I look around when I travel I can tell that most people don’t consider airport security when they get dressed for the airport. If you don’t, smile – you’re that person who is holding up the line. To avoid being that person, here is a list of things to not wear through airport security....

IS Group Travel For You?
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November 14, 2018May 17, 2021

IS Group Travel For You?

Traveling With a group has many benefits like better pricing, more included items, group activities and meeting new people, however there are questions you should ask yourself before taking a group trip. One is, “Is Group Travel For Me? And the other is “Am I cut out for Group Travel? You may be thinking these...

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July 18, 2018May 17, 2021

The Beauty Of Group Travel

I’ve been leading groups around the world for more than twenty years. While I’ve always known the beauty of group travel, I was reminded of it on my most recent trip to Switzerland. We took a day trip to Chamonix to visit Mont Blanc. Our day was planned to ascend to the top of the...

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May 11, 2018May 17, 2021

Your Money When You Travel

Traveling and your money is a very important topic that should be addressed before you travel, especially when it comes to credit cards. When you travel outside the U.S. you have to consider what cards are widely accepted and which ones are best appropriate for your trip. The reason you must consider this is based...

Overhead Bin Space
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April 27, 2018May 17, 2021

Overhead Bin Space

Why is overhead bin space so limited? I have a couple of questions about it like, with the introduction of basic economy fares which prohibit the use of overhead bins, why are the overhead bins so full? And, if you have a regular economy ticket, are you guaranteed overhead bin space even on full flights?...

Is An Annual Travelers Insurance Policy worth It?
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April 12, 2018May 17, 2021

Is An Annual Travelers Insurance Policy worth It?

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether or not to buy an annual travelers insurance policy? The simple answer is, it can be economical if you are a frequent traveler. That answer is supplemented with know the terms, how to use it and compare, compare, compare before you buy. An annual travelers insurance...

Take Better Photos With Your Cell Phone Camera
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April 6, 2018May 17, 2021

Take Better Photos With Your Cell Phone Camera

I would often take my camera and never take pictures or take a few and never use them.  Since the advent of smartphones, I take photos all the time and I’ve gotten good at it. And, the smartphone cameras are getting so much better, especially in Samsung, sorry iPhone. Below is Traveling Culturati’ guide to taking...

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March 29, 2018May 17, 2021

Don’t Lose Your Miles

One of the most asked questions regarding Frequent Flier Programs is, “How do I avoid losing my miles? It’s important to know that all Frequent Flier Programs have rules and regulations on using the miles you’ve accumulated and the life of your miles.  While they differ by airline, there are some similarities.  And one is...

The Self Guided Tour
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March 22, 2018May 17, 2021

The Self Guided Tour

Want to add a little adventure to your next destination? Consider a self-guided tour. This goes for sites, museums, city and, neighborhood. You could make it up as you go along or you can make it as organized as if you had a tour guide. The first thing is to do your research, make sure you...

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