Picture this: you’re on vacation to a place you’ve never been before. You have authentic food at a restaurant & you settle the bill. Do you leave money for the server? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines tip as “to give a gratuity to” & the word gratuity as “something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for... Continue Reading →
Depending on who you ask & where they come from, you will get a difference of opinion on whether or not there is a stigma attached to traveling on your own. While we live in a time when we are largely free to live our lives as we please, we are not free from thoughts... Continue Reading →
We know that flights, hotel bookings, food & experiences take up a huge chunk of our travel budget, but there are other areas of travel that do cost money. These are often overlooked especially if the person is traveling for the first time or new to planning trips for themselves. We’re going to look at... Continue Reading →
Restroom, washroom, water closet or lavatory. What you call this room will depend on where you come from, but in most parts of the world you will be able to navigate to this room by looking for a sign that simply says 'Toilets'. Sometimes this can be quite funny or informative in itself. Instead of... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t read the first part of this story, it will make more sense if you go have a look at it first. As I said in the first part, I have more to speak about when it comes to Shanghai. The metro was discussed & I mentioned how you come into contact with... Continue Reading →
I’ve been contemplating whether I should write this post or not. While my blog is focused on more light hearted & humorous stories, I decided it was ultimately best to give a post that was more real & serious. You’ve been warned, this will not be a post that brings a giggle. The world has... Continue Reading →
About two weeks ago, I had my sister write a post for my blog & many of the readers requested a follow up story. She has written another post for us to enjoy. "After being in Bangkok for New Year’s, Dan advised us to go to Siem Reap, Cambodia since we were so close &... Continue Reading →
For the second time on DanVenture Travels, I have a guest writer. This time in the form of my beautiful sister, Bethany. "Disclaimer: Please note friends, my husband tells me everyday that I'm dramatic, but I prefer the term 'expressive' or 'cautious'. My husband & I decided we'd love to visit Thailand & decided to... Continue Reading →
I realize that this post probably has the most unusual title, but I promise it will make sense. A few weeks ago, I wrote about some places I wanted to visit in 2019. Baku, Azerbaijan was on that list. I managed to squeeze in a short trip & I am so grateful that I did.... Continue Reading →
I don’t like the term ‘world traveler’ & would most definitely never use it when referring to myself – I think it is pretentious & unnecessary. Having said that, I have been extremely blessed to be able to see a bit of this planet & I wouldn’t say I am inexperienced when it comes to... Continue Reading →
