The world outside of our basic environments is an interesting and wonderful place, but free time and money are precious commodities that can severely limit our opportunities to travel and expand our horizons. You’ve spend the last few months cramming for exams and saving up your cash by avoiding unnecessary purchases, so you deserve a crazy, fun spring break. Whether you’re heading off to Cancun or you’ll be in the South of France for a week or two, you’ve got… (more…)
Today, when airlines offer more economy seating and more cut-rate fares, some customers and industry watchers predict the end of first class travel. After all, many of the most luxurious methods of travel in the past – including the once-famous MGM jet and the Concorde – are no longer offering service. It’s too early to mourn the end of first class travel, though. At a time when it seems that low-cost air travel and trips are de rigeur, some companies… (more…)
Here is some general information on Germany and the national currency (Euro) that I hope will be useful for anyone planning a trip here. One of the first things you will need to do when planning your trip to Germany is convert your national currency to the Euro. To do this you can either get it prior to your departure at your local bank, or get it at the arrival airport in Germany at a currency conversion table. When converting… (more…)