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iPhone Tips for International Travel
July 13, 2010
iPhone Tips for International Travel

Staying connected while traveling the world is easier than ever. On a recent international trip, I was actually very surprised at just how easy it was to stay connected using my iPhone. However, …

Follow Us as We Visit the Azores
May 26, 2010
Follow Us as We Visit the Azores

Beginning next Wednesday, you’ll be able to follow us as we visit the Azores. During our stay, we’ll be tweeting about our adventures as we tour the islands of the Azores, courtesy of …

Barcelona’s Torre Agbar
January 28, 2010
Barcelona’s Torre Agbar

Torre Agbar sits on the edge of the Eixample district in Barcelona, Spain. Standing 142 meters tall, the tapering elliptical shaped tower is inspired by Gaudi’s architectural legacy and the mountains of Montserrat.

A Note from the Editor: New FTC Rules for Blogging
December 2, 2009
A Note from the Editor: New FTC Rules for Blogging

Today, the Federal Trade Commission instituted new rules regarding how bloggers and the companies they work with disclose their relationships.
In the name of full disclosure, our readers should assume that any and all links from …

The #FollowMeAtSea Twitter Cruise
November 18, 2009
The #FollowMeAtSea Twitter Cruise

Although I’ve been fortunate enough to travel my entire life, I had never gone on a cruise until this past week. I’ve been on some pretty big overnight ferries like the one from Split, Croatia …

Follow Us at Sea Aboard the Crown Princess
November 5, 2009
Follow Us at Sea Aboard the Crown Princess

Beginning this Saturday, you’ll be able to follow us at sea as we embark on the first ever Twitter Fam Trip. All week long we’ll be tweeting about our adventures as we tour the western …

Online Travel Visa Services
October 8, 2009
Online Travel Visa Services

BrilliantTrips.com now provides online travel visa services and U.S. passport services. Travelers can apply online for visas to any country in the world. Using unmatched, cutting-edge, online technologies, customers can apply for travel visas simply by filling out one universal and 100% paperless electronic form.

National Geographic's International Photo Contest
September 11, 2009
National Geographic's International Photo Contest

We always love a good photo contest and it is time for National Geographic’s annual International Photo Contest. There is an entry fee this year for each photo you submit. However, if you think yours is really good, you do have a chance of having it published in the magazine. Don’t rule out great photos from your hometown. Your hometown could be someone else’s international travel destination. Here are the rules from NatGeo’s website:

Free Language Guides from Intrepid Travel
July 28, 2009
Free Language Guides from Intrepid Travel

A great way to dig deeper into the feel and culture of a place is to learn the language. Just a few basics will due to start with. Once you get some basics down, more …

Rai Leh, Thailand – An Amazing Natural Treasure
July 28, 2009
Rai Leh, Thailand – An Amazing Natural Treasure

Ah, Thailand. The tourist mecca of Southeast Asia. The only country in the region never to suffer a European boot upon its neck. Thailand. A place of great beauty and diversity, of adventure and vice, …