How to Eat Like a Sri Lankan

It was in a tiny roadside café in Sri Lanka that I first saw people eating with their hands. Growing up I have watched quite a few Bollywood movies with Mithun Chakraborty breaking into a dance in the middle of nowhere and fighting a dozen bad guys at a time. But none of the above seemed as strange as watching him eat lunch from his mother’s hands. I learned that eating with hands is common not only in India, but in Sri Lanka too, and I felt prepared. Turned out, seeing it in real life is very different from seeing it on the screen. The range of emotions expressed on my face was so vast that to this day my friends bug me about that moment. read more

How To Evict Travellers From Council Land

The issue of Travellers and where they can set up caravans is always a difficult one. While the rule for the private landowner is relatively clear, it can be a more complex issue when the land is owned by the Local Authority. Sadly, there are often situations where the Local Authority has the need to evict travellers from councul land but what processes are in place for this? In this article, we explain everything you should know about how to evict travellers from council land. read more

How To Enter Canada With a DUI

Getting into Canada while having a criminal record for DUI is a common concern many Americans have. It is very important that Canada is able to effectively secure its borders and keep people who may be dangerous out, but sometimes people who post no threat to Canada or Canadians are caught up in this red tape. While a DUI conviction is very serious, you may have completed your sentence and turned your life around. Despite this, you will still be inadmissible to Canada with a DUI on your criminal record. read more

How to Entice Corporate and Bleisure Travelers to Book with Your Hotel

Bleisure travel has seen a huge increase in the past two years. According to Expedia’s recent report titled Unpacking Bleisure Traveller Trends, there’s been nearly a 40% rise in bleisure trips since 2016.

On average, 60% of business travelers are adding leisure days to their trips, and most bleisure travelers say that they take a business trip at least every 2-3 months. read more

How to enjoy a river cruise on a budget

A river cruise is often one of the most luxurious ways to travel. World-class cuisine, immersive shore excursions and even private butler service are not uncommon on-board river cruise ships.

But what if you’re on a tight budget? Is it possible to find an affordable river cruise on a shoestring or an alaska tours and cruises? Absolutely! Read on to find out how… read more

How to Drain an RV Fresh Water Tank

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The best thing about RV travel is the freedom of mobility that it provides. It’s a home on wheels, and part of what makes it that is the ability to hold its own water supply. That’s where the fresh water tank comes in. If you’re camped at a location with very limited hookups, you can use your tank as an alternative. If you are using your fresh water tank then you clearly know how to fill it up. Simply using the water in your rig until the tank is empty might seem very easy, but this won’t be able to empty out all of the water from your tank. read more

How To Drive Down Steep Hills… Without Using Your Brakes!

Following are my best downhill driving tips to save your brakes when driving down steep grades — including how to use “engine braking” instead of pressing the brake pedal to slow your vehicle down.

We recently returned from a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee — home to the Great Smoky Mountains. I had the opportunity to learn some awesome downhill driving tips that made our trip so much more enjoyable. read more

How to do Jaialdi

With Boise being home to one of the densest Basque populations outside Europe, it’s no surprise the event is the largest celebration of Basque culture in North America. Held during the last week of July every five years, the entire city of Boise is filled with the scent of chorizo, the sound of accordions and entire generations of families dancing in the streets. For upcoming festival details, visit the Jaialdi website. read more

How to Do a Hawaii Vacation on a Budget

Aaaaaa, paradise…. white sand beaches, palm trees, fresh tropical fruit, warm breeze… reserved only for the rich and famous, right? WRONG! You can totally go on a beautiful Hawaii Vacation when you are on a budget! It’s 100% doable! Take notes, everyone, because I’m about to show you how anyone (yes, even you!) can enjoy a Hawaii Vacation on a budget! read more

How To Do a Health Insurance Claim For Foreigners In Bulgaria

Today topic is more technical than the usual ones, but at the same time is particularly important for the foreigners that during they stay in Bulgaria (doesn’t matter if is on vacation or with residence) have a health emergency and need medical attention in Bulgaria.

Every foreigner from outside the European Union in a temporary residence or during a stay with visa, need to have valid mandatory health insurance for the period of his/her stay in Bulgaria. read more