Travel

Group travel has earned a reputation. Most people imagine tourists pouring out of large coach buses in front of classic touristy sites getting herded around by guides wielding signs and megaphones. Is this what you think of? Group travel has changed a lot over the years, and these perceptions are simply outdated. If group travel isn’t what it used to be, what is it? The new age of group travel has arrived, and it’s full of variety.  Unfortunately some companies still offer

Need an excuse to travel? Preserving or improving your health is one reason to travel that makes carving out time for those vacation days much easier. When you travel, you’re investing not only in a fun, memorable experience, but you could also be adding years to your life! It may sound like a dream come true, but it’s based quite solidly on science. Here’s the proof that travelling is good for your health: Stress Reducer Yes, you knew this would be

***Post Updated August 7, 2018 --- Site it now live!  Visit the web app at FarCloser Travel ***   Is FarCloser Travel yet another travel site?  I'm glad you asked (and many of you have).  We all know there is no shortage of travel search websites out there vying for your business so I want to take a quick minute to let you know what we're doing here at FarCloser Travel and why you should care. Neglect of Organized Travel Trivago, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, AirBnb,

It's really interesting when we talk to people about the platform that we’re building and how we want to make searching for organized travel options easier.  One of two things happen.  One group resonates with the problem we’re solving because they’ve had to spend countless painful hours trying to compare options for themselves.  The other says “interesting but I would never want to go on an organized trip.  I much prefer to book everything myself.” Misconceptions While both points of view are