The Clever Travel Companion Updates

Rocamadour, France, Simply Breathtaking!

As unbelievable this town in France is, it's actually for real. Much of it carved right out of the mountainside. Amazing!        

Oct 24 2012
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Trying Not to Look Like a Tourist

Being a tourist can sometimes put a big target on your back. There are people who make their entire living off scamming and pickpocketing travelers. Being...

Oct 15 2012
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The Forgetful Tourist

People leave items behind in hotel rooms all the time. Everything from sunglasses to laptops are forgotten every day, so if you find that you’re always...

Oct 01 2012
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Sarlat, a Beautiful Town in the Lot, France

In my opinion Sarlat in the Lot region is one fo France's most beautiful places. The whole region is full of beautiful old houses, villages, castles, monasteries. And they...

Sep 18 2012
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Round - a - What? How to Conquer Roundabouts Abroad

Driving on a roundabout can be hard for Americans who are not used to them. While roundabouts are popular in many European countries they are not...

Sep 13 2012
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Grand Canyon in the Fall

To all of you who have not yet visited the Grand Canyon but are contemplating a fall trip.... here are some photos from my second trip...

Sep 07 2012
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One Time in China.....

...we were taught the art of packing. Not safe, but high!     

Sep 02 2012
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Save Money Dining Out When Traveling

Traveling can be expensive, but there are so many ways that you can save on trips that it is almost impossible to not find deals. Keeping more money...

Aug 29 2012
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Why do they drive on the "wrong" side in some countries?!

Throughout history most countries have driven on the left side of the road in accordance with left-side laws kept by each country. In fact, there is...

Aug 27 2012
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Travel Story: A Pickpocketing in Ireland

This is the story of Krista Gulbransen of San Francisco who was on vacation in Dublin with a friend who was visiting her father for the...

Aug 22 2012
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Let's celebrate & you can win free gear!

Want to win some Clever Travel Gear or get 30% off? Join our Marco Polo Birthday bash!  Did you know that on September 15th, Marco Polo, the...

Aug 16 2012
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To Tip or Not to Tip. That is the Question!

In America, we are so used to tipping for everything, we don’t even think twice about it when we go to restaurants or have services performed,...

Aug 10 2012
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