Severe Weather Alerts: Holiday Travel Disrupted and Chaos Ensues Severe weather continues to impact various regions, causing disruptions and posing risks. Storm Darragh is currently affecting the UK, bringing strong winds, heavy downpours, and gales, particularly to western coastal areas. Red and amber warnings are in place for wind and rain across several regions, including…
If you’re a frequent traveler, you know that planning multiple trips throughout the year can be a logistical challenge. There are lots of moving parts to organize, from flights to accommodation to activities. And it gets even more challenging if you’re traveling with friends or family. In fact, there’s so much to keep track of…
There are so many positives that come with traveling. Visiting new places, trying new foods, getting a break from your day-to-day routine — what’s not to love? At the same time, it’s hard to ignore that traveling is a luxury that costs a pretty penny, especially when you add checked bags to the equation. To…
I’ve never been one of those travelers who goes crazy for gear. I like to pack light and keep things simple. That means no fancy drones, hefty DSLR cameras, bulky headphones, GoPros, or chunky hiking boots. If it doesn’t fit in my 40L backpack, it stays home. It’s why you hardly ever see me write…
When I was a young backpacker, I didn’t think much about travel insurance. I browsed a couple plans, bought one, and went on my way. I mean, I probably I wasn’t even going to even need it, right? Wrong. While most of my travels over the past seventeen years have gone smoothly, I’ve definitely had…
19 Ternate is a small, cone-shaped volcanic island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. It isn’t likely to become the next big vacation island in the country, but it has some interesting sights and history. A long time ago, the island of Ternate was one of the most important kingdoms in the pre-colonial ‘Spice…
Last year, Google rolled out something called “the helpful-content update” (HCU). It felt that too many websites were over-optimized for search and not run by real people providing real answers based on firsthand experience. Instead, there were too many SEO farms pumping out bad content for search and ad revenue. Hence, the desire to put…
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is all the rage these days. Everyone is talking about how it’s going to change the world. It’s making waves in design, art, graphics, and contracts. But will it change travel? I actually don’t think it will that much. At least, not in the near term. Here’s why: The internet is littered…
