Traveling broadens your horizons and gives you the opportunity to expand your life experiences and open your mind to new things. Spending time in different cultures with people that you wouldn’t ordinarily meet teaches you valuable life-changing lessons that you will carry with you forever. So, whether you are planning a fortnight vacation in a far-flung destination, or embarking on a backpacking trip spanning several months, read on to find out how to make the most of your trip. Your Travel Documents Planning a trip is exciting, you have flights,...

Traveling abroad is always an adventure, but unfortunately it’s not an adventure without its potential pitfalls and dangers. One of the biggest dangers to watch out for when you are in a foreign country is being scammed or ripped off. Here are some of the biggest scams to keep an eye out for when you are abroad.  Exchange Your Money Ahead of Time One of the biggest scams that can be easily avoided when you’re in a foreign country is where and when you exchange your money. Although it can...

Chile is a real wild card of a destination, a fascinating country that is unique even by South American standards. With a territory that stretches across three separate regions (South America, Antarctica and Oceania), and measuring a distinctive 4,300 km in length but only 350 km at its widest, there isn’t anywhere else on Earth quite like Chile. The country comprises a mixture of landscapes and climates, including the dry deserts of the north, the abundant wine valleys of Casablanca and Colchagua Province and even the glacial straits...