Category: Travel Smarter

You love traveling, but you also believe protecting the environment is vital. Is it possible to pursue your love for travel without doing great harm to the environment?  It’s true that tourism can make a positive impact on a local economy. But in some cases, increased tourism can hurt a community more than it helps. […]

Good Neighbor Insurance agents understand the importance of making sure all health precautions are taken care of prior going overseas. I travel overseas regularly to far off lands to scuba dive. Therefore, I need to make sure all my shots are up-to-date and take those extra health precautions. Some of the world’s most spectacular destinations […]

We all enjoy comfortable living and staying in nice places when we travel. The problem is, it’s so expensive. Which means we don’t get to do it very often, if ever. What if there was a way to stay in luxurious places without breaking the bank? The good news is, there is! If you’ve always […]

Are you one of the millions of people traveling this holiday season? Maybe, you’re off for a warm-weather Christmas getaway, checking out a magical Christmas town or visiting family. As the holidays quickly approach, it’s time to make sure you have sufficient travel plans to make for an enjoyable trip. It can be a great […]

You have always dreamed of going on a special trip with a group of close friends where you can spend some quality time together and forge even deeper relationships and bonding. It will be the perfect opportunity to explore new destinations and create some great memories. Where do you begin? How do you handle all […]

If there is any food dish that is consumed in many places across the globe, it is curry. In this article, we have taken a sampling of curry around the world to give some background and a flavor for the impact curry has had on the global population. Before we explore curry around the world, […]

You have been thinking of taking an international vacation with your family for a long time and want to make sure you get the most value for your money. It’s so important to experience a meaningful trip and create some great memories for your family. Planning for a family trip can be a huge undertaking […]

What is Boba Tea? What are those chewy bubbles at the bottom of your drink? Why is it such a popular treat? In its original form, Boba (Bubble Tea) is an increasingly popular tea drink originating in Taiwan that is usually served blended with ice and starts with a tea base combined with either milk […]

Have you ever dreamed about living aboard a yacht or sailboat? Feeling the sea breeze every day is a reality for these incredible nomad influencers.  While many of us don’t have the freedom to live on a boat, there are families that sail full-time. They come from all walks of life and live in many […]

What if you could spend New Year’s anywhere in the world?  Which country would you choose? After this tumultuous 2020, for many of us it will be quite a relief to ring in the New Year and hope for a more peaceful experience in the coming year. Most of us have been challenged in ways […]

Have you heard of Van Life? In this article, we will discuss what Nomad Van Life is, who lives this lifestyle and to stay protected- even with a nomadic lifestyle like this one.  What is Van life? “To put it simply, van life is an alternative lifestyle adopted by many nomads looking to live a […]

Guest Blog by I Dale Carroll, MD. Recently, an expatriate living in a remote Asian city contacted our office for advice regarding her pregnancy.  She was about eight months pregnant and an ultrasound had detected that her baby was not growing normally. She emailed us the ultrasound pictures and we confirmed the diagnosis.  Her parent […]