Adventure Traveling Guide

The Gaelic College on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada was founded in 1938 to preserve the language, arts, cultures and traditions of the Celtic people. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome from around the world to take courses on the Cape Breton campus or online. Want to master the bagpipe? You can! [...]

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Although it’s not required in all countries to rent a car, getting an international driving permit isn’t a bad idea. It provides a familiar and recognizable form of identification if you’re stopped by the police. Permits are available for $15 from the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Check insurance coverage and age restrictions before reserving a car abroad. Some credit card companies do not offer insurance for rentals in some countries, such as Jamaica and Italy. While international rental car companies may impose restrictions on older drivers. Also, some options common in the United States, such as unlimited mileage, are not always [...]

If you’re renting in another country, find out if you can choose between prepaying in U.S. dollars or paying in the local currency, then compare the two rates. Remember that if you opt for the local currency, then pay with a U.S. credit card, you may be charged a conversion fee.

Consider booking through a foreign car rental company when travelling abroad. Not only can you find better deals, but you can help support the local economy. Try DanDooley (which specializes in Ireland) or TigerCarRental (37 countries, including many in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East). You may even get a broader selection to choose from.

Travelers Checks Cons Cont: Fees: You have to pay to get traveler’s checks, so you might as well opt for credit cards and pay the conversion charge.  The “tourist” label: Traveler’s checks scream “tourist”, which is something to avoid. In the end, it’s probably best to opt for a little cash to pay for the [...]

Traveler’s Checks Pro: Security: The great advantage of traveler’s checks is that they are refundable if lost or stolen; but with the widespread use of credit cards, traveler’s checks have no real advantage over plastic. Cons: Not universally accepted: If you’re in a third-world country, or even slightly more developed nations, you may have to [...]