JourneyLearning: - Your journey guide

1.) Be Flexible on Dates

Some seasons are more popular than others for sailing. If a sailing is “soft,” that is, not all cabins are booked, cruise lines lower the price to fill the ship. So leaving a week later can get you the same cruise — same ship, same itinerary — for a lower price. Ask your travel agent about all departure-date options. Read the rest of this entry »

The lost highway

Dogs use their keen sense of smell, birds track Earth’s magnetic fields, and we take a highly detailed map and stare at it with blind panic. If you need to bone up on your cartographic competence, be it for a trip across town or across the country, we’ll help you get where you want to go. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t come home without them!

If you were a thief, wouldn’t tourists be your first victims? They’re often lost, distracted and confused. They frequently carry large amounts of cash. And their response time is slowed by heavy bags and weary heads. In short, they’re moving targets! Read the rest of this entry »

Shredding in a winter wonderland

In fact, the most daunting part of a ski trip can be planning it–especially if it’s your first time. Experienced skiers may know just what they want and how to get it, but the options can prove downright confusing for the beginning or casual skier.

Snow sports have never been more popular–ski resorts in the U.S. alone log more than 50 million visitors a year. No wonder: Skiing and snowboarding can be addictive from the first time you try them. Beginners tend to master the basics fast, and from then on, it’s sheer exhilaration. Read the rest of this entry »

“Pack it up, I’ll take it!”

Fragile items need to be packed properly or else they break. The shipper who handles your items may be doing their best, but they handle too many packages to take the kind of care that you might want them to. Additionally, many items must be packaged properly when shipped, or else the warranty becomes void. Heck, even getting Aunt Violet’s best china into the car can be an adventure in itself. Here are a few pointers to insure that your cargo has the best chance of arriving intact. Read the rest of this entry »

Never underestimate the power of perfect packing!

Reluctant to meet another client with shampoo stains all over your suit? Or maybe you’ve experienced the “Oh no” syndrome of business travel–the sudden realization that some essential item is resting comfortably, 3,000 miles away, near your kitchen sink–too many times. On top of jet lag, sketchy hotel rooms and the thought of 20 meetings in three days, you don’t want to worry about where your socks are! Read the rest of this entry »