Tag: travel safety
Why is Paris so disappointing?
Paris syndrome refers to the well-documented crushing disappointment tourists feel when the city fails to meet their sky-high expectations. Having just had perhaps my favorite trip to Paris ever, I’ve narrowed down a few reasons why Paris is so disappointing, and what you can do to avoid this feeling. Many of the things to do…
VPN: A necessity for travel and life abroad
I don’t know how I spent a year in Prague without a VPN. Now that I’ve gotten with the program (or whatever the kids say these days), I realize why having a VPN is so important. In fact, I would include it on a list of travel necessities along with ear plugs and a neck…
Travel safety: How to avoid getting robbed on vacation
When you go on vacation, you probably want to come home with souvenirs and other goodies from your travels. The last thing you want is to come home without the personal belongings you took on your trip. I’ve been all over the world, sometimes by myself, and I’ve never had a cent stolen from me.…
