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Tipping Etiquette Around the World

London, England

Growing up I worked as a paper boy, pizza delivery guy, and in a pharmacy bringing prescriptions to the elderly. All of these jobs heavily relied on tips from customers. I was always grateful for the extra few dollars most people gave me each week (except for a few that were complete tight wads). But…

Celebrating Thanks

Wicklow Valleys

I have been pretty fortunate to work in the travel industry for a few years now. What that means is I get paid to do what I love for a living. I never take it for granted and worked hard to get where I am today. However one of the other perks that comes along…

10 Oddly Named Cities

Crapstone, UK

Chicago, Dublin, London, Montreal and New York. All great city names that really need no explanation. But from time to time when I am traveling, I will come across a city name that really stands out. I mean I grew up in a city called Rockaway. While I do not know the real origin of…

Tiny Fishing Town of Padstow, England – “Must” Try the Fish & Chips

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Padstow, England is a tiny fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a popular summer vacation spot for many English residents, including at one time Princess Diana, who owned a home in Padstow and would visit each summer with Harry and William. I was fortunate to spend a day in…

Five Tips for Smart European Travel

Preparing for a journey to Europe can be quite daunting for some travelers. What to see, where to go and will you have enough time to fit it all in are just some of the questions probably racing through most people’s heads as they put together the perfect itinerary. But once all that is squared…

Haggis, Whisky & Baby Kilts: My 48 Hours in Glasgow (Part II)

Sunday: 11am: I was able to sleep in a little late this morning, but hit the road running before noon to catch up with some of my fellow writers for lunch at Cafe Zique. En route from the hotel to the restaurant we encountered a little travel issue as one of our writers forgot their…

Haggis, Whisky & Baby Kilts: My 48 Hours in Glasgow (Part I)

You think you know a place…and then you visit it. Glasgow, Scotland was one such locale that I thought I was familiar with. I mean I had heard of haggis (although never tried it), I have been known to down a few glasses of whisky (not to be confused with whiskEy) and well I grew…

Good Times in London & Glasgow

While I promised updates from the road, it just has been such a busy week in London and Glasgow. I will definitely have a full recap of my trip this week, with many images and travel tips as well. It was a hell of a good time and thanks again to the great people at…