• Plugs around the world … Do you need an adapter for the next trip?

    Are you preparing your dream vacation? You’ve already got your luggage packed, your hotels and plane tickets reserved, so it seems like everything is ready, right? Wait! There is something else that’s very important to consider: the type of plugs used in the destination country. Did you know that there are different types of plugs?

  • Best Bus Connection of June: Portland to Seattle

    The Pacific Northwest offers some of the most unique and beautiful landscape in the country. Lush green mountains, high waterfalls, and a dramatic coastline dotted with charming lighthouses. June’s connection of the month is between Portland and Seattle. Portland offers a massive selection of outdoor sightings from the

  • Los autobuses de FlixBus a la conquista de las carreteras de Estados Unidos

    FlixBus, uno de los principales operadores europeos de autobuses, finalmente pone en marcha sus primeras rutas en Estados Unidos. Estas conexiones están concentradas en la región suroeste del país, en Nevada, Arizona y el Sur de California. Los primeros boletos salieron a la venta el pasado 15 de mayo

  • FlixBus Hits the Road in the USA This Month

    This month, one of Europe’s leading bus providers, FlixBus, has finally opened its first routes in the United States. These connections are based in the southwest region of the country in Nevada, Arizona and southern California. The first tickets were on sale May 15,

  • Best Bus Connection of May: Louisville to Nashville

    Easily one of the most famous racing events in the world, the Kentucky Derby has been a constant staple in American Culture since 1875, even running through both World Wars. Since it’s that time of year again, of course Louisville, Kentucky is a must-see destination for the month of May, and while there, why not visit

  • A Space Bus Experience: From the United States to Mars!

    Despite the fact that humans have not yet stepped foot on the red planet, students will now be able to travel between cities throughout the United States and Mars by bus! Of course, this is a virtual journey aboard the Mars Experience Bus, which is Lockheed Martin’s newest technological attraction. While the journey

  • Best Bus Connection of April: Greenville to Atlanta

    Spring is officially here, which means warmer weather and finally being able to enjoy the outdoors again. Cities throughout the southern United States are the first to make the most of the sunny weather, and the cities of Greenville, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia have no shortage of festivals, cultural events

  • Cigarette Butts, the Fuel of the Future?

    It is estimated that over a billion cigarettes are smoked each year throughout the world. Although the terrible consequences for one’s health is generally well known at this point, there is still roughly 800 thousand tons of cigarette butts being generated. These cigarette butts are non-degradable waste that can

  • The Social Tourist Guide: Tips to Fitting in While Abroad

    While it’s always fun to plan a spontaneous trip to some place new, it’s still always a good idea to take some time to learn about the customs and traditions of your destination to avoid mistakes and uncomfortable situations. Did you know that in Iran, giving a “thumbs up” is just as

  • FlixBus Will Test the First Electric Bus for Long-Distance Connections

    Around the world, scores of city bus fleets have been implementing electric buses to help reduce their carbon footprint. For now, these have been limited to local bus lines, however this year, FlixBus has announced its plan to be the first company in the world to test long-distance electric buses. This move could have