CanadaBanff, Jasper, and Calgary in 10 daysBeing a Canadian, going to Calgary, Banff, and Jasper has already been on my bucket list of things to do. However, finding the right time to go has always been tricky. The summer time in these areas is very short, about two months (July and August).
ChinaGetting a China Visa: A step by step guideEver since the China Government decided to take biometric information from its visitors, you can no longer apply for a visa through a travel agent. Instead you have to go to this third party company called China Visa Application Center to apply for the China visa. We had been there twice and learned a few things. Hopefully our experience will help you avoid the unnecessary trouble. Finalize Your Itinerary Even before you start applying for the China visa, you need to finalize your itinerary. Ye
Obtaining and using money abroadCash Cash is still king in most travel destinations. So I always bring enough cash for at least a few days of travel. Although some hotels claim to accept credit cards, they may only accept local credit cards. Call in advance to find out if they also accept foreign credit cards. If in doubt, bring enough cash to cover the hotel expenses as well. Using ATMs The easiest way to obtain cash abroad is by using one of those ATM machines. First, take a look at the back of your card to find out if it w
