Let’s face it, your selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower isn’t that interesting to anyone other than you. But pictures of the landscape, wildlife, people, food, and the street scenes of you…
Don’t Freak Out: 5 Tips to Stay Calm and Keep Your Child Safe While They Are Studying Abroad
Countries in Europe and Asia are quickly becoming popular destinations for college students to put some miles on their soul. While sending your child to another country to study abroad can be scary, i…
Americans Don’t Travel Like Anthony Bourdain
Editor’s Note: We want to offer our sincerest condolences to Anthony Bourdain’s family, friends, and colleagues. While Proud American Traveler genuinely disagreed with most of his politics and some o…
Why European Bathrooms Annoy The Crap Out Of Americans
When traveling the world, there is one thing we all will have to do; and that is use the bathroom. Depending on where you are, Arkansas, India, or Baghdad, using the commode can look very different. B…
8 Things You Can’t Forget To Pack On Any Vacation, Or Else
Are you getting ready for that vacation and checking the internet for packing advice? Packing can be exciting and almost cathartic because the anticipation of your journey is part of the experience. A…
Surviving A Manhattan Shopping Spree
Going to New York City is a must if you are a fashion connoisseur; it’s where all the big names like Moschino, Valentino, and Christian Dior can be readily found. But the shops can be overwhelming, es…
Key Safety Tips Every World Traveler Should Know
The big day has finally arrived – your bags are packed and you are ready to board your first international flight. If you’re like most travelers, you can’t wait to hit the skies and start building you…
Hidden Dangers Of Booking With Travel Sites
The first thing anyone in the civilized world does when the thought of traveling enters their mind is to search the World Wide Web for the best prices. Some of the top deals will be provided by big-na…
Bed Bugs? YUCK! How To Ensure YOUR Hotel Room Doesn’t Have Them
Congrats – you’ve finally booked your dream vacation and managed to score a killer deal on a sweet hotel room. At least so you thought, until you wake up the next morning and discover bed bugs have fe…
8 Family Packing Tips For Stress-Free Travel
Running through the airport with 3 kids, 5 suitcases, 2 backpacks, and a purse can make you feel more like a packing mule than a family embarking on a relaxing getaway. While it’s true that kids add a…
