There's never been a better time to explore and experience Europe. These days, many of us have already seen the famous buildings — the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower, Big Ben, and so on. It's hands-on experiences that are the mark of a good trip. And Europe has never been so full of potential experiences — from betting on the horses in Dublin to sweating with Finns in a Helsinki sauna to sucking on a hookah with new friends in Istanbul to eating your way through Lisbon on a food tour. Time and money are both precious and limited resources. If you want the best perspective-broadening experiences and life-long memories, you have to travel smart. Here are my top 15 practical travel tips to make 2015 your best year of travel ever

Vietnam is seeing more and more visitors each year, with the actual number of tourists per year reaching well over 6 million. Some areas in Vietnam, such as Halong Bay, Sapa, and Hoi An, are very beautiful but also packed with tourists year round. Fortunately, if you want to get away from the crowds, you have several alternatives. Here are some suggestions for ‘off-the-beaten-path’ travel in Vietnam based on the kind of vacation you are looking for.  

Those who leave their homes for temporary jaunts to other places can be sorted into three basic categories: Tourists, travelers, and good travelers.I owe many of my most memorable trips to the serendipitous kindness of strangers, and am firm in the belief that you get what you give when you travel. Here are a handful of easy tips to help you bring the good to your own journeys

So if you want to take a "grand" vacation but are worried about keeping a grandchild entertained, check out these trusted travel tips from the American Society of Travel Agents.

Going on an extended class trip may be the most fun you'll ever have while actually learning something. If you follow the rules above and stay out of trouble, the only memories you'll bring back are good ones.