Many people think of travel agents as being a job rendered obsolete by the Internet and popular travel websites, but when it comes to getting great deals and taking the stress out of travel planning, there’s no beating the expertise and industry experience of a travel agent! If you still like the idea of making…
What to Pack in a Carry On
When traveling by air, it’s always a good idea to bring a carry on, regardless of whether or not you’re checking a bag. Most airlines allow you to bring 2 carry on bags—a larger bag and a small personal item, like a backpack or a purse—included in the cost of your ticket (although this is…
Cool Places to Travel in June
The world is a big place, and odds are, you’ve seen very little of it. That means there are so many places and sights out there still left for you to see! Here are some cool places you should try to see this June: Sydney, Australia Sydney is really hitting its stride lately. The culinary…
5 Places to Visit in May
There’s a whole big world out there for you to explore! We think everyone should commit to seeing 1 new city every month, even if it’s just a short drive from where you live. Life is short, and you should drink in as much of this world as you can! Here are 5 places you…
How to Spend a Long Layover
One of the worst things about traveling is having to deal with the stress that comes with airports. After paying an arm and a leg to check a bag, being frisked by TSA, and searching in futility to find an available outlet to charge your cell phone, you just want to be able to relax…
Our Best Travel Tips
After having been in business for over 15 years now, we’ve experienced pretty much everything there is to experience—both good and bad—when it comes to traveling the world. Whether you’re a first time traveler or a seasoned explorer, follow these tips to have a positive travel experience: The Early Bird Catches the Worm We get…
How to Market Your Travel Business
Working as an independent travel agent can be a rewarding and profitable experience, if you do it right. One of the biggest questions we hear from our agents is “how do we market ourselves?” This is a very important question, and there’s not a one-size-fits all answer. But for those of you just getting started,…
Best Spring Travel Destinations
Spring is right around the corner, and that means warmer temperatures, longer days, and more excuses to get out and travel! We’ve compiled 5 of our favorite Spring travel destinations. Where will your Spring take you? Sapporo, Japan Why Visit: To see the cherry blossoms, drink sake, and go sightseeing In the Springtime in Japan,…
The Benefits of Traveling Solo
Hans Christen Anderson once said “to travel is to live,” a quote we at Outside Agent Link wholeheartedly agree with. Traveling is one of the best ways to learn about and experience the world and all its beauty and diversity. But many people decide not to travel because they think of traveling as a group…