Category Archives: Travel Tips

Adventure, Africa, Specialty, Travel Tips

Kenya Travel Advice Show

April 18, 2020 traveladvice 26 Comments

Kenya is one of the most famous wild animal places in the world. Made famous in many movies, books, and other media, many travelers can’t wait to go there and for good reasons. Nicky Brandon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kerr & Downey, joins Chris and Jerry for an exciting discussion of the famous and not as famous neat things to do in Kenya. When to go, description of many game parks, how long to stay, types of accommodations, helicopter rides for animal viewing, unique and exciting areas not often visited, and many other topics are discussed. Listen to get your juices moving for a fabulous vacation in Kenya.

Adventure, Specialty, Travel Tips

De-Stress your Vacation Planning

March 28, 2020 traveladvice 1 Comment

Chris and Jerry have done several shows giving tips on planning your next vacation. Because of numerous emails asking specific planning steps, this show helps de-stress your vacation planning process by simplifying this important stage. Listen to discover ways to quickly determine where you go, how you see the area, who should plan your vacation, who to include in the planning session, step-by-step suggestions, and ideas to make your vacation more memorable. Planning your vacation is one of the most exciting elements of a great trip.

Travel Tips

Our Favorite Destinations Travel Advice Show

January 25, 2019 traveladvice 366 Comments

We love to travel are not too fussy where and how we do it. Just get us to a destination and we come alive. We do have some favorites and felt we needed a show to discuss them to not only give a greater insight to us, but emphasize how travel excites us. Hopefully, you will get your creative juices moving, be inspired, and base your next vacation on not having a box to restrict you, but just go way out there and do something possibly totally unlike you. To unique and life-changing travel!

Travel Tips

Car Rental Part Two Travel Advice Show

Audio June 13, 2018 traveladvice

To help you understand some of the legalities of renting a car, Chris and Jerry discuss how you handle paying tolls while driving, age restrictions because you may not be able to rent a car if you are under age twenty-five or over the age of sixty-nine, definitions of limited, unlimited, and pay-by-mile car rental rates, and the various types and definitions of insurances. It can be very intimidating and confusing deciding which insurance you need, where and when to buy them, and what insurances are required when you rent. This show answers many questions you have to make your car rental a better experience.

Specialty, Travel Tips

All Inclusive Resorts Travel Advice Show

April 18, 2018 traveladvice

Chris and Jerry discuss this fast-growing and popular world-wide hotel option giving the pros and cons of the experience. All all-inclusive resorts are not the same. They range from nearly basic to extremely deluxe, on the beach, African game reserves, and other fabulous locations. Some cater to adults only, romance, highly encourage families and children, physical activities, and other options. Although most all-inclusives offer the following, some are know for their food, nightlife, alcoholic beverages, physical activities, relaxation, location, and other specialties, so it is important to select the right one for your requirements. Also, understanding all-inclusive resort reviews given on various websites such as TripAdvisor is explained. All of these and other topics are discussed on the show, so listen to learn more on this exciting and fun way to travel.

Europe, Travel Tips

NETHERLANDS ITINERARY TRAVEL ADVICE SHOW

Audio December 20, 2017 traveladvice

Because of many requests from our listeners to have shows on country itineraries, we have selected the Netherlands as the first. Chris and Jerry give a suggested minimum itinerary and ideas to lengthen your stay so you will get a great first visit overview. Day-by-day itinerary, where and when to go, where and when to see the tulips, the Red Light District, many museums, Dutch traditional villages, hop on hop off bus tours, windmills, tin-glazed Delft blue pottery, dikes, and week-long country river cruises are just some of the numerous things discussed to ensure you get a great overview of the Netherlands.

Specialty, Travel Tips

Safety Precautions for Women Traveling Alone International Travel Advice Show

Audio December 10, 2017 traveladvice

Kathleen Evans, katsjourney.com, Chris, and Jerry give excellent safety precautions advice for women traveling alone internationally. In this informal and fun, but serious topic show, we discuss ways to make your trip safer including taking a basic self-defense course prior to departing, never, ever leaving your purse on the back of a chair in a restaurant, bar, or other public places, dressing appropriately for your destination, taking photos of your taxi, driver, car license, and driver’s registration, booking the entire sleeper cabin on trains, and other important ideas to have a fabulous and safe trip.

Adventure, Travel Tips

Better Vacations through Education Travel Advice Show

Audio November 4, 2017 traveladvice

Zhangye Danxia Mountains — “View of colourful rock formations at the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park in Gansu Province, China

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The first question you should ask when planning a vacation is “What do I want most out of my vacation?” Chris and Jerry give numerous ways to get the exact destination you need to best fulfill the reason you are taking your vacation. They discuss the three main reasons people travel: have to because of business, weddings, funerals, family reunions, etc., fulfill a dream that you have wanted to satisfy, and escape to get away for at least a little while from your normal life. They give many ideas and examples to narrow your vacation destination including researching, becoming better education and realistic, the reason you are traveling, and your budget. Listen to the show to to have a vacation that not only will you love, but will fulfill many of the reasons you are taking it.

Adventure, Asia, Specialty, Travel Tips

Uzbekistan Part Two Travel Advice Show

Audio October 9, 2017 traveladvice

Chris and Jerry continue the discussion on Uzbekistan talking in greater detail on mosques, mausoleums, markets, and what to do and see. A first time visit itinerary should be fourteen days to get the greatest overview of the country from Tashken to Khiva and it should be overland by private driver and guide or on an escorted tour preferably with fewer than twenty guests. If a visit to Fergana in the east including Osh, Kyrgystan, is included, add at least three extra nights. More details about types and prices of accommodations ranging from guesthouses to five star properties and various mosques, mausoleums, and markets are given. Various types of souvenirs including carpets, clothing, skullcaps, ceramics, musical instruments, and Samarkand paper are discussed to sharpen your shopping urges. Uzbekistan should be a must visit for world travelers and both parts one and two will start you on your way.

Asia, Middle East, Travel Tips

Unique Iran Travel Advice Show

Audio May 30, 2017 traveladvice

Chris, Jerry, and Jerry’s friend, Siamak Gholami, give advice for traveling Iran, one of the world’s top five destinations to visit, that you should know, but may not even have thought about. Tea, caviar, historical monuments, exotic food, rice, ways to travel, types of accommodations, ghaliyan (hookah), dress codes, geographic areas, when to go, what to do, culture, and many other things that will make your visit to Iran truly one to remember. You will want to return.

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