Essential Apps that Every Traveler Needs

I LIVE by this app. Maps.me allows you to download maps straight to your phone so you can navigate while offline. It’s easy to use, and it sure does save you from scouring McDonald’s for free wi-fi.

TripIt

TripIt organizes all of your flight information in one place. You can link the app to your inbox, and the app scans your email for flight and hotel reservations, then automatically adds your itinerary. My favorite feature of the app is how it shows how long your flight is, even when you’re offline. I love when I take a 3 hour flight and can see that I have 32 minutes left without having to calculate time zones in my head. read more

Essential Travel Tips to Help You Become an Eco-Friendly Traveler

In the midst of the excitement of travel, it is easy to forget just how much our trips impact the climate, environment, and local communities. While awareness of tourism’s effect on climate change is growing, the scale of the problem can be overwhelming to contemplate.

A 2018 study published in Nature found that tourism accounts for 8% of the global greenhouse gas emissions. With tourism’s global gross domestic product expected to grow at 4% annually, tourism’s portion of carbon emissions will only increase. read more

Enjoy Paris Like a Local

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any easier to book a trip in Paris, it has!

Alfred is here to make your trip to Paris a wonderful experience by providing:

• Tailor-Made Itineraries of Paris: The Parisian Pocket Pal.
• Thematic guides: Shopping in Paris, Christmas in Paris, Paris with Kids, Paris in Love, etc.
• A Welcome Kit that contains all the essentials for you to enjoy Paris from the first minute.
• A Mobile Luggage Delivery Service.

Tailor-Made Itineraries of Paris: The Parisian Pocket Pal

Your trip to Paris is around the corner. You have an idea of the landmarks and monuments you want to visit, but you are unsure when is the best time to visit them, or how to organise your trip? Or maybe you simply want to have the best bars and restaurants recommendations? read more

Essential Camino de Santiago Travel Tips

Walking the Camino de Santiago is a trip of a lifetime and an unforgettable experience.

Whether you are walking for a few days or tackling the whole 800kms of the Camino Frances, some preparation and planning will set you on the right path.

From how to pick the best route for you, what to pack and how to prepare for the Camino… Our travel experts at JWT Camino have compiled these 12 simple and practical Camino de Santiago travel tips for beginners: read more

Everest Base Camp Trek Tips and Tricks

Everest Base Camp Trek is an incredible adventure in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Mt Everest region is home to majestic hills, serene rivers, pristine waterfalls, and village settlements. There are various trekking routes and destinations in this region.

However, it is quite a challenge to trek these rugged landscapes for around two weeks. Therefore, trekkers must undergo various training regimes before taking this famous trek. You can tackle these challenges by following specific tips and tricks during your trekking journey. read more