One of the pleasures of travel is taking photos of everyday scenes and people. Street photography–also called candid photography–is the genre used by travelers to capture places, moments, and emotions during a trip. It tells a story. Often worth...
15 Travel Bloggers to Follow
Yes, TravelSmart Woman wants you to find other travel bloggers to follow. Just like in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street,” when Kris Kringle tells Macy’s shoppers where to find the perfect gift, I’m going to suggest some bloggers...
Turning Kids into Travelers
How exactly can we go about turning our kids into travelers? We’ve seen those children on our own journeys: curious and cheerful. Interested in more than the next souvenir shop. Willing to eat more than a Big Mac. Understanding...
Staycations: How to Make Yours Fun & Memorable
Updated July 12, 2020. Staycations! Fun, right?!? Please don’t groan and roll your eyes. Suddenly, staycations have been more or less mandated. And if the public health experts are correct, we may be doing “local travel only” for the...
Photo Tips for Your Device: Make Travel Shots Easy!
These easy photo tips for your device will improve every picture you take. Your travel photography skills are about to skyrocket. I promise! If you’re like many travelers, you don’t want to lug around a camera anymore…or at least,...
Etiquette for Visiting Religious Sites…NO Exceptions!
Please don’t be THAT traveler. Please. Learn the etiquette for visiting religious sites and use it every time you enter a sacred place. There are plenty of reasons to include religious sites in your travels. They’re where you find...
How to Make Your Long-Haul Flight Comfortable…Or At Least Bearable
Until time travel becomes a reality, getting around the globe is going to require a long-haul flight. I can hear the groans…and share your pain. What can you do to make a 10- or 12-hour (or longer–planes can travel...
“What’s the One Thing You Always Pack?” Travelers Tell Us!
“What’s the one thing you always pack?” Go ahead and ask ten people…you’ll get ten different answers. I’m not talking about basic items that are already part of your packing routine, such as a small power strip and outlet adapters...
How to Travel When You Don’t Speak the Language
Do you get stuck on how to travel when you don’t speak the language? For many people–especially when starting out–it can be a deal-breaker. They end up only going to places where they communicate in their native tongue. Even...
13 TED Talks on Travel: Guaranteed to Inspire and Inform
TED talks–those phenomenal 18-minute-or-less presentations–are designed to share information on every topic…”to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.” I’ve yet to watch a TED talk that wasn’t interesting. The speakers are articulate. They want us to understand their...