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  • Khon Kaen – the Gateway to Isaan
    Having traveled to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket numerous times over the past 34 years, I headed northeast to Khon Kaen this past vacation. It was my first time in the part of Thailand known collectively as Isaan.
  • Thai Visas for American Citizens
    Did you go to Thailand for a 2 week vacation and wind up staying for 3 months? Are you in trouble for overstaying? Do you need a visa? Can you be arrested and go to jail?
  • Some Travel Tips for Students
    Planning a vacation in a faraway land? Received a job offer to teach in Asia? Although most trips abroad are trouble free, being prepared will go a long way to avoiding the possibility of serious trouble.
  • Top Twelve Travel Tips for Students
    If you are a student planning a trip overseas, here are some tips to help you with your trip. This list is not all inclusive, but it should give you a good start to a safe and enjoyable trip abroad.
  • How to Get a Cheap Flight
    With fuel prices closing in on $100 per barrel, air fares keep going up and up. Here are some tips in getting the biggest air fare bang for your buck.
  • Going to Thailand in December?
    Don't be surprised if you see a sea of yellow when you land in Bangkok.
  • Airline Reservations and Ticketing Tips
    Once you decide when and where you want to go, and which airline you want to use, getting reservations and tickets is a fairly simple process. You can make all of your arrangements by online, telephone, at the airline's ticket office, or through a travel agent or other ticket outlet. There are a few potential pitfalls, however, and these pointers should help you avoid them.
  • What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
    A mechanical problem or a typhoon can put a damper on your business or leisure trip. What are your options if you can’t get to your destination on time? Sometimes it is the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.
  • Air Passengers with Disabilities – Know Your Rights
    Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the Department of Transportation rule that implements it, set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight. Here are some of the major provisions of the rule:
  • Frequent Flyer Programs – Get the Most Out of Your Miles
    Virtually all major U.S. airlines have a frequent-flyer plan, and many foreign carriers are starting them. These programs allow you to earn free trips, upgrades (e.g., from Coach to First Class) or other awards based on how often you fly on that airline. In some programs you can earn credit by using specified hotels, rental car companies, credit cards, etc. It doesn't cost anything to join a program, and you can enroll in the programs of any number of different airlines.
  • Safe Travel - What to Bring – 10 Tips
    Travel today can be confusing with rules and regulations changing on a regular basis. Last year I could bring a bottle of water but no lighter. This year it is the opposite. Zippo lighters are OK but no bottled water – go figure. Sometimes the rules vary by country – so check, check, check.
  • Common Sense Travel Tips
    Flying is a routine activity for millions of Americans, and raises no health considerations for the great majority of them. However, there are certain things you can do to ensure that your flight is as comfortable as possible.
  • Tis the Season to Travel
    With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, many people will be traveling to visit family and friends. And many will take to the air to return home for Christmas dinner and New Year Eve celebrations. Many of these people will be first time flyers and should do a little homework before taking that first flight. Different countries and different airports/airlines have different rules – so check before you fly.
  • How to Handle an Airline Complaint
    Most of the time complaining to the counter help at the airport or to the flight attendants will get no results. You need to document the problem and go to the top. Contact the airline’s main office either by regular mail of email. Keep copies of all your documents.
  • What to Learn About Before You Go to a Foreign Country
    Before you go to a foreign country, you should do your homework. There is no excuse for not knowing with all of the information available on the Internet. Embassy and consulate information, along with web sites for your holiday country are readily available. Most sites will also have forum with local residents and tourists providing current information and available to answer your questions.
  • Things to Arrange Before You Travel Overseas
    No one expects anything to happen while on a 2 or 3 week vacation – but you really should make some preparations – just in case.
  • What Do You Do If You Lose Your Airline Ticket?
    Airline tickets are similar to negotiable documents. Because of this, refunds can be difficult to obtain if tickets are lost or stolen.
  • Safe Travels: Top Ten Passport Tips
    Are you planning a trip overseas? Do you have your passport? You will need it to enter foreign countries – so here are some tips to make your passport experience easier.
  • Plan Your Return Before You Go
    Most people are so excited about going on their vacation that they forget to plan their. This can take almost as much effort as the initial holiday plan. But, it is better to think about your return before you leave your home. Here are some tips.
  • What U.S. Consuls Can Do To Help You
    U.S. consular officers are located at U.S. embassies and consulates in most countries overseas. They are available to advise and help you, if you are in any serious trouble.
  • Holiday Shopping During Your Asian Holiday
    As occurs every year, there is an increase in the incidents of theft during holiday seasons. These crimes generally take the form of purse snatchings and victimization by pickpockets. People are victimized while shopping or visiting public shopping markets. Pockets, purses and backpacks are picked, or surreptitiously cut, with the loss of money, credit cards, and valuable identification. The thieves often work in teams, and are exceptionally gifted at concealing their intentions.
  • Beware When Shopping Overseas.
    Going shopping during your Asian vacation can be a lot of fun – but it can also be a problem. Be careful when shopping by following the following tips. Saving money while shopping from the local vendors is great – but it can cost you when you return and go through customs. Don’t ruin your holiday – know the rules before you go overseas and buy souvenirs that will be confiscated when you return.
  • Don’t let a Drug Arrest Ruin You Vacation
    About 3,000 Americans are arrested abroad each year. Of these, approximately one-third are held on drug charges. Despite repeated warnings, drug arrests and convictions are still a common occurrence.
  • Going Overseas? Protect Your Passport
    Your passport is the most valuable document that you will carry abroad. It confirms your U.S. citizenship. Please guard it carefully. Do not use it as collateral for a loan or lend it to anyone. It is your best form of identification. You will need it when you pick up mail or check into hotels, embassies or consulates.
  • Legal Tips When Traveling Overseas
    The very first thing you have to remember is that you are a guest in a foreign country and you are subject to their rules and regulations. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. You need to do some homework and find out what the laws of the country you are visiting are so that you stay out of trouble and have an enjoyable vacation.
  • Thailand Rules of the Road
    If your are planning a vacation to Thailand, you will find that getting around is different than in your home country. You will have to learn to navigate on the "wrong" side of the rode (if you are from the US), negotiate with a tuk-tuk driver, and pay to ride in the back of pick-up trucks (Baht buses). It will be an experience you will never forget if you keep these points in mind.
  • How to Bring Money to a Foreign Country
    Going to an overseas country presents a currency challenge. Carrying a calculator helps, but more importantly, prior planning is more important. You choices - cash, credit cards, debit cards, local currency, and traveler's checks all present different kinds of problems and solutions.
  • Going Overseas? Do You Need Travel Insurance?
    You may not need travel insurance, if you are already adequately covered by other insurance policies. But, you should check before you go.
  • Going to Asia? Save Time and Money on Your Next Trip.
    It seems like traveling these days has become more of a hassle than what it’s worth. Gas prices are constantly on the rise, while airports remain notorious for overcharging plane tickets. Not to mention the long waits, hassle of security, and running the risk of losing your luggage. Traveling out of the country poses even more of a hassle. Despite the obstacles traveling involves, you can eliminate one worry from your mind if you’re planning a trip to Asia – spending too much money to get there.
  • Don’t Get Arrested in Thailand
    Temptation is all around us and sometimes circumstances make the temptation irresistible. Maybe you lost you wallet and credit cards and need some quick cash. Maybe you think you are smarter than the Thai Police and won’t get caught. Maybe you just didn’t think.
  • Overseas Driver's License & Auto Insurance
    If you intend to drive overseas, check with the embassy or consulate of the countries where you will visit to learn about requirements for driver's license, road permits, and auto insurance. If possible, obtain road maps of the countries that you plan to visit before you go.
  • Planning Your Flight – Timing is Everything
    Your vacation is scheduled and it is time to book your flight. Most people make the mistake of booking their flight based on departure time – but this can be a big mistake.
  • Overbooking and the Airline Bump
    Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for "no-shows." Passengers are sometimes left behind or "bumped" as a result. When an over sale occurs, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires airlines to ask people who aren't in a hurry to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation. Those passengers bumped against their will are, with a few exceptions, entitled to compensation.
  • Pack Your Bags Like a Pro
    Between the time you check your luggage in and the time you claim it at your destination, it may have passed through a maze of conveyor belts and baggage carts; once airborne, baggage may tumble around the cargo compartment if the plane hits rough air. In all fairness to the airlines, however, relatively few bags are damaged or lost. With some common-sense packing and other precautions, your bags will probably be among the ones that arrive safely.
  • Checking-in For Your Flight-It’s in the Bag
    Arriving at the airport is the start of your vacation. You can make it painful or painless. It is all up to you.
  • Arrival and Claiming Your Bags
    Many bags look alike. After you pull what you think is your bag off the carousel, check the name tag or the bag tag number. If your bag arrives open, unlocked or visibly damaged, check right away to see if any of the contents are missing or damaged.
  • Hints and Tips to Keep Safe While Overseas
    Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home. Be especially cautious in or avoid areas where you are likely to be victimized. These include crowded subways, train stations, elevators, tourist sites, market places, festivals and marginal areas of cities.
  • Surviving Your First Overseas Flight
    Taking a trip to a foreign country can be a bit different than a short shuttle flight between two cities. But, with a little pre-planning, you can make the long flight as pleasant as possible.
  • Returning Home After Your Overseas Holiday – What to Expect
    Your wonderful vacation is over and it is time to return home. You need to plan for your return trip home just as you planned at the beginning of your holiday.
  • Arriving at an Airport You Can’t Even Pronounce
    If you have recently traveled to Thailand you arrived at the newest Southeast Asian airport. Bangkok’s new airport replaces an old friend of mine.
  • What Do You Do During an Overseas Layover?
    Unless you are only traveling a few hundred miles, the days of the non-stop are virtually non-existent. There are a few non-stop flights from point A to overseas point B but they are usually too expensive or the country you want to visit is that airline’s hub.
  • What to Carry in Your Carry-on Bag on an Overseas Flight
    Preparing for an overseas flight is a little bit different than your standard domestic flight. About the only type of flight that compares is a U.S. coast to coast. If you properly plan it will make your long flight better.
  • Is the Water Buffalo Really Sick?
    If you are a single man and are planning a trip to Thailand, you may hear this lament from the girls you meet. Don’t fall for it. It is one of many scams the girls try to pull on unsuspecting men.
  • Pack Light For Your Thailand Trip
    Visiting Thailand in high or low season will make no difference on what you bring. Your wardrobe will be geared toward the tropics even during the “cool’ time of the year in Thailand.
  • Celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand
    Unique to Thailand, Loy Krathong is celebrated country-wide during the 12th month of the Thai lunar year. The holiday is usually in November.
  • Celebrate Songkran in Thailand
    Sawasdee Pii Mai & Happy Thai New Year! Although it is a few months away, it is never too late to plan for a trip to Thailand to celebrate Thai New Year.
  • Plan Your Thailand Vacation Based on Thai Holidays
    If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, you should be aware of the major national holidays celebrated throughout the country. Male tourists complain that during many of the holidays and even during elections, many of the night spots shut down. And, many of the bar owners never seem to know if they are allowed to remain open or not.
  • Do You Need a Visa to Visit Thailand?
    For your normal 2 or 3 week vacation, you should only require a passport. You need to check with your country’s consulate division and see what the current requirements are.
  • Khon Kaen-the Gateway to Isaan
    If you are a regular visitor to Thailand, you have heard of the part of Thailand known as Isaan. If you have only heard of Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket, you need to head up to the northeast of Thailand for the true Thai experience.
  • Going to Pattaya? You Must Be Crazy!
    Pattaya, Thailand is a short drive from the Bangkok International Airport and a resort city like no other in the world. Once you visit you will be addicted for life.
  • Getting Around in Bangkok
    Arriving in Bangkok, Thailand you have a few choices getting to you hotel. The easiest and most expensive will be a taxi. Cheapest will be the bus.
  • Getting Around in Pattaya
    There are only a few ways of getting around in Pattaya, Thailand. I will talk about each one and how to avoid getting ripped off.
  • Eating in Thailand; Chopsticks, Spoons, & Fingers
    Just because you are in an Asian country doesn’t mean you will always be required to use chopsticks. You may be surprised to find out which eating utensils you will use most in Thailand.
  • Always Split Aces and Eights
    Playing consistently in blackjack is one of the keys to winning. Playing consistently correct is even better.
  • Managing Your Blackjack Money
    Too many people mismanage their gambling stake and either lost too much or could have won much more. Managing your money at the blackjack table is as important as hitting or staying.
  • Their Name Liveth For Evermore
    If you are a World War II history buff, you need to set aside one day of your Bangkok vacation and visit Kanchanaburi. The title of this article is an inscription on one of the monuments at the war cemetery.
  • Sanctuary of Truth
    If you are planning to visit Pattaya, Thailand, set aside a day to visit the Sanctuary of Truth. This temple is so remarkable; you will not believe your eyes.
  • Currency Conversion in Thailand
    Going to a foreign country means you will need to change some of your country's currency to Thai Baht.
  • Do I Need to Speak Thai in Thailand?
    Speaking the language of the country you are going is a definite advantage but it is not really necessary.
  • Paying For Your Thailand Vacation
    Many people establish a vacation fund to pay for their holiday and add to it every payday. But, with the cost of fuel and annual inflation, what if it isn’t enough?
  • What Do You Do In A Hostage Situation?
    No one plans to encounter a terrorist and becoming a hostage. What can you do to increase the odds of survival?
  • What You Can Do To Avoid A Terrorist Attack
    Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely. The first and best protection is to avoid travel to areas where there has been a persistent record of terrorist attacks or kidnappings.
  • Tips for Traveling Overseas
    Making some minor preparations before you go overseas will save you time and effort and give you peace of mind.
  • Booking Your Vacation Then and Now
    Booking hotels and flights has changed remarkably over the past 20 years. The Internet has made it possible to do it all yourself.
  • How To Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1
    We all know that 4-1-1 is the number to call for information and 9-1-1 is the emergency number. What is 3-1-1?
  • Safe Air Travel With Batteries
    Let me check and see if I have everything in my carry-on. Laptop, soundproof headphones, music player, DVD player, and camera – yep – all my electronics are in my backpack. I also have all my batteries and chargers.
  • Surviving The Security Checkpoint At The Airport
    It is a fact of life that we have to be screened by security before boarding our flight. It can be easy or you can make it difficult. If you properly prepare, clearing security is a breeze.
  • Are You Traveling With A Disability Or A Medical Condition?
    The airlines are prepared to assist people with disabilities or medical conditions, but you have to do your part to help them help you.
  • What To Expect When You Check In For Your International Flight
    The key to flying international is to be prepared. The better you plan before you go the easier that check-in will be.
  • A Day At Koh Larn
    A short boat ride from Pattaya is the Coral Island – Koh Larn.
  • Getting To Pattaya In 23 Easy Steps
    A systematic approach to planning your vacation may be the easiest way to get there. Twenty-three steps may seem like a lot, but you will see it isn’t much at all.
  • Where Does A Single Man Stay In Bangkok?
    You have quite a few different options as to where you stay in Bangkok. You just need to figure out what is best for you.
  • Are You Traveling Overseas With Children?
    More and more families are traveling to Thailand and other overseas areas. If you are flying and have small children, make some preparations before you go and remember that the security officers are doing their job keeping all of us safe.
  • Paper or Plastic? Paying For Your Thailand Vacation
    Should you use cash, traveler's checks, or credit/debit card when you are in Thailand?
  • Jewelry Shopping in Bangkok
    You can get great deals in gold and gemstones in Bangkok if you don’t get ripped off.
  • Shopping in Pattaya
    Shopping in Pattaya can be fun if you know how to haggle.
  • Shopping in Bangkok Can Save You Oodles Of Money
    Shopping in Bangkok can be fun if you know how to bargain.
  • Duty-Free Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols
    If you travel overseas you have the advantage of shopping at the airport duty free shop. But, you need to check the latest rules for carrying liquids on board.
  • Got a Bad Case of the Pattaya Blues?
    If you have ever gone to Pattaya, Thailand you know what the Pattaya blues are.
  • Must See Bangkok Temples
    Spending some time in Bangkok? You have to see the temples.
  • What Is There To Do On Walking Street?
    If you have ever been to Pattaya, you know all about the infamous Walking Street. If you haven’t been, you need to go.
  • Are There Any Good Restaurants On Walking Street?
    Most single guys know that Pattaya's Walking Street is a haven of go-go bars but many don’t know about the great restaurants.
  • I'm Going To Pattaya's Walking Street. Where Do I Go First?
    Visiting Pattaya for the first time can be an exhilarating experience and trying to figure out where to go first can be an impossibility.
  • Pattaya Balloon Chasers
    Finding a party at one of the many Pattaya bars is easy. All you have to do is look for balloons.
  • Pattaya Over Payers
    How can you avoid being a Pattaya over payer? It is easy and only requires common sense.
  • Tipping In Pattaya
    When you go out for dinner or drinks in Pattaya, should you tip?
  • Pattaya Girl Friend Experience
    Your Pattaya holiday can be greatly enhanced by the girl friend experience.
  • What Is A Contract Of Carriage?
    If you use airline travel, you need to know what the contract of carriage is.
  • Exit Rows Are The Poor Man's First Class
    Ever had to endure a middle row seat for ten hours? Want to know how to avoid it?
  • Make A List And Check It Twice
    Making a checklist before traveling can save you time in the long run.
  • Tips To Glide Through Customs
    Entering a foreign country or returning from one puts you in contact with Immigration and Customs Officers.
  • How To Get Through Airport Security The Easy Way
    Once you check your bags at the airport, it is now time to go through the security checkpoint.
  • Quick Tips for Traveling Abroad
    We all want our overseas trip to go smooth so here are some ways to ease the pain.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 1)
    Most airline trips are uneventful; however, airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 2)
    A delayed flight can ruin the start of your holiday. Here is what to do.
  • Some Tips On Avoiding Baggage Problems
    Pack your bags properly so that they don’t get damaged or lost.
  • Defensive Flying: Tips You Can Use
    Most airline trips are boring and uneventful. However, you can take steps to reduce even further your chances of encountering problems. Here is some advice for "defensive flying."
  • How Much Do You Know About Frequent Flyer Programs?
    Do you know what it takes for a free upgrade or free flight?
  • Do You Know How To Get the Best Air Fares?
    There is a wide variety of air fares available to travelers. This fact sheet will help you choose the one that's best for you.
  • How Much Did You Pay For Your Plane Ticket?
    Airfare prices can very greatly day to day and week to week.

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