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The earth is often referred to as the “Globe.” Globes are spherical or rounded objects, celestial bodies, or the heavens. For travelers, glove means earth, and global travel means traveling the world!
Traveling the world means exploring the earth, the universe, and the planet.
With at least 195 countries in the world, there is a whole lot of exploring to be done.
We’d say at least 195 countries worldwide, not counting anything else, like territories or The Vatican. This number is not as widely accepted as you think, and if you asked a Chinese or a Russian, they would disagree as they recognize others as countries. Many nations count The Vatican for a total of 196.
However, it’s a complex question, and different countries count differently.
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How to expedite a passport is a question I get asked all the time. Given the COVID era, delays are expected, and expedition seems to be the new norm for many of us. With how the world has been for the past few years, it’s not uncommon for many people to have last-minute travel plans…
Resort fees are a growing trend in the travel industry, and for a good reason: they’re a method for hotels to make extra money on guests without offering additional services. Unfortunately, these fees can add up quickly, especially if you’re not expecting them. They are simply an added cost to consumers that shouldn’t be necessary….
An annual travel insurance policy is the most unrevealed of savvy travelers’ hacks. An experienced traveler that travels frequently typically opts for this type of travel insurance. Purchase annual travel insurance once, and you will be covered for the whole year regardless of where you travel. Is annual travel insurance good for you? Let’s find…
What’s the difference between third-party sites vs. booking directly? A typical travel question most people don’t know the answer to. We’ll discuss the difference between third-party sites vs. booking directly, explain what booking through a third-party site entails and, most importantly, explain the pitfalls of third-party sites. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read…
Travel with marijuana is now a hot topic in the United States, specifically, whether it is legal to travel with it. Long before you decide to pack some weed, you need to be aware of the rules and regulations of the area you are traveling to. Even if you have a medical marijuana card, this…
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Wizz Air Review: Launched in 2004, Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost carrier serving Europe, Northern Europe, and the Middle East. I recently flew Wizz Air to Cyprus and returned today. Not a lot can be said about them, which is good. However, Wizz Air is terrible, and here’s why! This post may contain affiliate…
The benefits of traveling abroad are often overlooked, misunderstood, and ignored. Yet, to name one key benefit, travel is one of the best educations money can buy. Traveling abroad is the best way to take a break from everyday life and learn firsthand through experience about the world. Traveling to new places and experiencing new…
Want to schedule an excursion or tour guide? The two largest online providers of travel experiences around the world are probably Viator or Get Your Guide (GetYourGuide). Here, we explore the pros and cons of each. Viator and Get Your Guide are both online booking platforms offering tours and excursions around the globe. Tours aren’t…
We’ve all seen people checking in luggage wrapped in clingfilm. Most of us have probably seen the self-serve wrapping stations or the stalls with attendants that will cover our luggage for us. Immensely popular in Europe and Asia, I am always baffled about why people do this and what, if anything, is the real benefit…