12 After many years of living in the United States and traveling all over the world, we finally made our first visit to New York City! What took us so long? I don’t know. I wasn’t sure if I’d like it,...
I have been traveling for almost twenty years. In that time, the aviation industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles became widespread, tickets around the world went the way of the dodo, ...
I’m obsessed with a good travel rewards card. Over the years, I’ve collected a few of them — not because I like fiddling with annual fees, but because the right cards can save you a lot of...
Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of stuff with us, and no two travelers are alike. Finding the perfect gift f...
I hate renting apartments from sites like Airbnb Or Vrbo. As a solo traveler, I preferred the sociable atmosphere of the hostel. You met people, the hostels ran activities, and they were where you wer...
When you travel, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, looking for somewhere to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable...
Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comment...
I love Land trips. You get in the car and you can go anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get on trains (and don’t get me wrong, I love train travel too...
There are a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to...
