Category: Travel Smarter

Tipping customs around the world vary dramatically. In some places, tipping is widely accepted and expected. In other parts of the world, it is unnecessary or even perceived as an insult. As a traveler, it can be hard to know when and how much you should tip. Not tipping when you should or tipping when […]

One of the popular traditional foods in Surabaya is Tofu Tek. Tofu Tek contains half-cooked tofu, rice cake, potatoes, bean sprouts and sliced ​​cucumber. Then doused with peanut sauce that has been mixed with sweet soy sauce and petis. By the way, petis is a traditional Indonesian condiment that is similar to shrimp paste, but […]

Tofu Bacem comes from DI Yogyakarta (a special region), Central Java, Indonesia. Bacem Tofu is a popular vegetarian option and is enjoyed by many people for its sweet and savory taste and soft texture. The ingredients for making tofu bacem are white tofu, coconut water, water, brown sugar, bay leaf, galangal. Subtle spices are onion, […]

You love to travel. You love seeing new places and trying new things. But living as a vegan can make it difficult to go places far from home because it seems like very few places offer food you can eat. If there were more places that sold food you could eat, you would be able […]

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 […]