As President of the US, Trump is arguably the most powerful man in the world – which means that anything he does has an impact across the globe. Indians in the US and those at home with relatives in America are sure to be affected by Trump’s policy changes and Continue reading
Before the new year rang in, the United States House of Representatives nearly unanimously passed “the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015” (H.R. 158). Provisions of the nonpartisan act are designed to reduce the risk of terrorism within the United States through stricter travel application rules and traveler screening. Continue reading
After recent attacks in Paris that ended in the deaths of 130 people, this popular destination for international travel has become a big question mark in the minds of many international travelers. Concerns range from the obvious, safety, to logistics. Is there a curfew? Will children traveling with me see Continue reading
Voluntourism simply means a tourist on vacation that is helping the surrounding community with issues that enable them to eradicate or at least mitigate existing problems. This approach has become popular in recent times since tourists can now travel, see the world and also contribute by volunteering their time and Continue reading
Cuba is hot right now. The Caribbean destination has always attracted adventurous travelers from around the world but with recent changes to how US citizens can access the island, more attention is focused on historic Havana and Cuba’s palm-fringed beaches. Tourists of all nationalities will find a wealth of sights Continue reading
The holidays are just about upon us, which means a lot of travel. The time between just before Thanksgiving through the turn of the new year can be extraordinarily busy for many people. Unfortunately, business doesn’t stop during this time; it seems like there are always projects and other things Continue reading
While business travels are essential in this global village of ours, it is no secret that frequent and long distance travelling takes a toll on one’s health. Columbia University researchers have listed the jet lag and associated insomnia as one of the inevitable, yet most important health hazards. Jet lags Continue reading
Do you have plans for the summer? It’s a common question but nowadays it may provide some surprising answers. Taking a vacation doesn’t necessarily mean two weeks on a beach in a hot country. Today, many people are just as likely to travel to Mexico for dental work or Thailand Continue reading
As the economy stabilizes and corporate journeys return to “business as usual”, it is important to address the concerns of business travelers. Commercial travelling is a vital piece to the wellbeing of many organizations. Likewise, the welfare of the employees who travel on work needs to be a priority. Business Continue reading
