People are always looking to reinvent the wheel, making classic ideas new and exciting. Camping is no different. Simply grabbing a tent and sleeping bag to camp out under the stars is a thing of the …
Don’t Drink The Water! 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Sick On Your Mexican Vacation
Traveling to a tropical location is the ideal getaway—the sand between your toes, crystal blue waters, and those mini umbrellas in your drink. One thing you never think about while daydreaming about l…
4 Expert Travel Secrets to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
My friend and I — and our wives — just got back from an 11 day European vacation. And none of us checked a bag. Impossible, you say? I’ll let you in on four secret packing tips that will s…
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…
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…
An Amazing Punta Cana Experience Is One You Can’t Miss
If you were to do an internet search for the best-ever destination spot located on the Caribbean Sea, chances are Punta Cana would pop up first. But why Punta Cana over all the other warm and fun dest…
Get Off the Tourist’s Beaten Path: Five Secret Destinations You Just Might Have All To Yourself
Can’t see the Eiffel Tower through the forest of “selfie sticks”? Tired of being elbowed by the hordes staring up at the Sistine Chapel? Dread the sight of three busloads of Japanese tourists shatteri…
Don’t Lose Your Head: Ten Countries American Travelers Might Want To Avoid Right Now
Let’s face it, getting beheaded by narco-terrorists would put a damper on your tropical getaway. But literally losing your head isn’t the only danger American travelers face these days. Robbery,…
4 Expert Travel Secrets to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
My friend and I — and our wives — just got back from an 11 day European vacation. And none of us checked a bag. Impossible, you say? I’ll let you in on four secret packing tips that will s…