by Diana Osberg | Dec 11, 2013 | - China, International
A country’s greatest treasure is its people, but it takes patience to uncover this often hidden gem. They say that patience is a virtue, but for the international traveler, it can be hard to hold onto when immersed in a culture so different than your own. When I...
by Diana Osberg | Dec 7, 2013 | International, Tips & Safety
When it comes to international travel and your electrical gadgets, it can be confusing and scary. Do I need a converter or an adaptor? What’s the difference? Electrical circuits vary throughout the world. 110-120 volts is the standard for most electrical outlets in...
by Diana Osberg | Nov 21, 2013 | - Italy, International, Solo Travel
As I peered out the window of the small jet, a smile bubbled up from deep within me. Below, snow-capped mountains spread across the topography and spanned the divide between France and Italy. They were the Alps. I’d never seen them before, except in pictures. Since...
by Diana Osberg | Nov 17, 2013 | - China, International
It was one of the most important archaeological finds in history and certainly one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever seen. In 1974, farmers who were digging a well outside of the city of Xi’an, China unearthed life-sized soldiers made of terracotta clay. As it...
by Diana Osberg | Oct 26, 2013 | - Spain, International, Voluntourism
How about a “free” trip to Spain? And you don’t even need to speak Spanish. In fact, you are prohibited from speaking Spanish, not even a word of it. You’ll be given room and board in a four-star resort for six days and will be satiated with delicious Spanish food...
by Diana Osberg | Oct 16, 2013 | - Sailing, International
If you’re a fan of tall ships, you’re going to love this. Now you can track many of the world’s tall ships as they sail around the world with an app that will live on your mobile device. This is the coolest thing ever! The app will cost you 99 cents. To download...
