Your Guide to Interactive Travel
There’s nothing quite like a good weekend getaway. Years ago, when I first moved to Virginia, I was usually gone three weekends a month. Mike and I took exploration seriously and thought nothing of driving four or five hours on a Friday night after work just to turn around and be home in time for work on Monday. You’d think all those trips would be
When you travel as much as I do, you experiment with every booking option. I’m always on the lookout for the best price, the most options, and the best user experience. I’ve tried just about every online travel agency that exists, but Booking.com — a classic — consistently wins as the best hotel booking site and the one I return to over and over. Heads
I was always the last one chosen in high school gym. Football was the worst — I couldn’t catch the ball to save my life and throwing wasn’t much better. So when I invited my family to try a round of the fowling game in Detroit — that’s football bowling — I got a lot of raised eyebrows. For one thing, no one really knew what
What if you could travel like a rockstar even if you aren’t rich and famous? That’s the dream — all of the travel, none of the stress. As a frequent traveler, I can honestly say that often it’s the smallest purchases that lead to the biggest upgrades. Stretch your dollar into VIP territory with travel splurges that save you time, headaches, and maybe even dollars
I’m always looking for the next big thing and I thought Project Fi international might be it. Google’s new cell phone service, Google Fi, offers free high-speed data and texting in more than 170 countries worldwide — and with WiFi calling, you can even make phone calls abroad (with your normal phone number) at no extra charge. I already had international data and texting with
I have a major problem when travel planning: anytime there are too many options, I’m rendered frozen in indecision. I read far too many reviews, approach things from every angle, and compare so many options I forgot what I’ve already covered. And that was 100% my problem for planning our visit to the Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle. There’s almost too much information and too many
Sri Lanka is one of those places where the collective experience is more impactful than the sum of its parts. It’s also a country that takes time to appreciate, somewhere I think would be even more special on a second or third visit. But if you’re one of those people who’s likely to only visit Sri Lanka once, here are the tips I learned throughout the journey:
Sometimes I can’t believe how quickly the holidays roll around — seems like I was just sitting by the Christmas tree with my family last year. But here we are, shopping for the perfect presents once again. If you’re looking for travel gift ideas this year (for another travel lover or as inspiration for your own wishlist!), I’ve got some new ones on this year’s
Bah humbug! As much as I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, I hate holiday travel. For years, I’ve dealt with sky-high airfares, traffic jams on the highway, and winter storms that cause delays, delays, delays. Thankfully, I’ve got a few holiday travel tips that take the sting out of the stress. Holiday Travel Tips 1. Always, Always Allow Extra Time Years of travel experience taught me one
I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. Costume parties are more of a hassle than a festivity and handing out candy gets old after approximately the fifth doorbell ring. But boy oh boy, do I like pretty things, which is why I drove 375 miles to see a bunch of pumpkins. Not just any pumpkins, of course. I went to Croton-on-Hudson’s “The Great Jack
