eTourism Insight

The 1969 film The Italian Job was recently re-shown on British television and serves as a reminder of how exciting it can be to go for a drive in stylish Italy. But, in the interests of self-preservation, it is best to be aware of some Italian motoring laws and practices before you travel there. Once [...]

If you’re reading this, you probably don’t have an unlimited travel budget. (Er, if you do have an unlimited travel budget, please send us a check.) For the rest of you, any travel savings helps. One thing I get a lot of emails/questions about is coupon clipping. I say “clipping” tongue-in-cheek because these days, most [...]

The Shakers, a religious sect with its own cultural norms and spiritual beliefs, seem almost like a spec in the history books, as their experiments in lifestyle and communal living were rather short-lived, though small communities continue to this day. How much do you know about the Shakers?  See how many of these 9 facts [...]

Travel geeks: do you travel with travel insurance?  If you don’t, did you know that travel insurance can cost less than 5-8% of your trip costs, but a mishap abroad can often cost over $50k? Having said that, travel insurance – like any other kind of insurance, really – is a world fraught with confusion [...]

When visiting a new place it can be scary, but fun at the same time, no matter the level of experience you have in traveling. Read this selection of tips for travel advice before starting your next travel adventure. Before you travel, make a list of what you will pack. Sometime well before your trip, [...]

The smaller and less well-known museums of England definitely reveal something about the peculiarly British habit of collecting things. In the UK there are museums devoted to almost every subject under the sun, and whatever your passion you’re likely to be able to find a kindred spirit in the British Isles. Check out the cheap [...]

Sports have always been a great incentive for travel, either to travel and participate or to just be a spectator.  Kentucky’s Churchhill towns, PGA golf tournaments, the Indianapolis 500, the Olympics – sports can be a lot of fun and make for a terrific, well-rounded travel experience. One often overlooked travel event, though, is the [...]

A huge trend right now in the world of travel is green travel.  What is green travel?  Well, there are many definitions, but one common way to look at it is travel that respects Mother Nature.  Buildings that are more environmentally friendly, and tours/itineraries that are a bit more responsible when it comes to leaving no trace [...]

With a term like “backpacking,” it’s no wonder that the actual backpack you buy is one of the most important components of your trip. If you’re new to the game like I was, you may have never purchased a backpack and don’t really understand what the big fuss is all about. Like why are they [...]

Put yourself in a criminals (possibly stolen) shoes and think about the advantages of thieving from a tourist: a) they’re likely to have a lot of cash on their person b) you’re likely to be able to get to that cash easily via a zip hovering at their waist-line c) they’re pretty ready to believe [...]