Hostel Review – Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof in Interlaken, Switzerland A great base for hiking in the Alps is the town of Interlaken, Switzerland.  The small town is home to a little over 5000 people, many of whom are employed in a occupation that is related to tourism.  Tourism is active throughout the year.  Hiking, hang-gliding and canyoning are popular […]

Money – Credit Cards and Debit Cards

Money is one of the biggest concerns when traveling internationally – do I bring cash? traveler’s checks?  credit or debit cards?  Do I need different currencies for different countries or will they take my American money?  Most importantly, how do I keep my money safe? Dealing with money is actually not that difficult.  Let’s start […]