The Lexington Hotel: A Romantic Stay in New York

Last updated on April 15th, 2021 at 09:35 pmThe Big Apple is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world. If overseas travelers have one American destination on their minds, the overwhelming choice is New York City. Travelers visit for world class shopping, museums, architecture, restaurants and simply to take in the…

Most Common Scams Around the World

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 03:42 pmTouristy locations can be breeding grounds for crimes or scams of opportunity. We’ve lived around the United States, Europe, Australia and have traveled to nearly 70 countries. We know that people worldwide are generally good natured, but we’ve had some sketchy encounters with shady characters. We have…

Alex giving a thumbs up at a Dubai souk in the UAE

Local Tips for Visiting Orlando to Avoid Tourist Traps

Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 12:05 amOrlando is the theme park capital of the world, and its 60 million annual visitors tops everywhere else on Earth. While many tourists visit Orlando primarily for Disney World and Universal Studios, the city has a lot more to offer asides from Mickey Mouse and kitsch tourist…

Celebration, FL

Singapore Worth A Visit? Debunking Myths

Last updated on January 8th, 2024 at 03:32 pmPhoto credit: Wikimedia Singapore’s Economic Power Singapore has quickly climbed the heights of economic power. It’s now one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world. It is a relatively new country, gaining independence from Malaysia in 1965. As there are some negative stereotypes associated with…

Lights emanate at night from a building in Singapore

Mexico City Travel Tips

Last updated on August 21st, 2026 at 06:45 amIsn’t Mexico City dangerous? That’s a pretty common question about Mexican destinations outside tourist meccas like Cancun and Cozumel. Despite the bad press, many areas of Mexico are generally safe and we didn’t encounter any issues during our two week trip around central Mexico in March. If…