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Right now I’m obsessing over costs in Kenya, wondering how long of a journey I’m willing to take on a matatu bus and whether or not I should pay up for the hotel closest to Nairobi airport or stay farther away to save $50. However, in my past travels, I’ve also paid for a private …
People ask me all the time how I get foreign currency before a trip and the quick answer is… I don’t. Why would I, when I can get cash on demand from any ATM in the world with no upcharge, no foreign transaction fee, no ATM fees, and at a fair exchange rate? Seriously, Charles …
Charles Schwab is the Best International ATM Card for Travel Read More »
I’m one of those people that always thinks the grass is greener on the other side. That’s why, even after FINALLY figuring out a rental car strategy for my travels, I had to check out the new player in town. Turo car rental is a peer-to-peer car rental service — essentially Airbnb for cars. I took the …
When I’m on the road, wi-fi hotspots are essential to my work and they’re relatively easy to find. However, these hotspots are horrifically insecure unless you use a VPN. Most people know they shouldn’t log into their bank accounts or transmit personal information over public internet connections, but frankly that’s only half the battle. Simply checking your …
What is a VPN (and Which VPN is Best for Travelers?) Read More »
WOW air advertises $99 flights to Iceland, so what’s the catch? I love the idea of cheap flights to Europe but I knew there would be a trade-off. If you’re curious, WOW air reviews can help you decide if it’s the right option for you. Read Before Buying a Ticket –> WOW Air Cancels *All* …
Wow, What a Shame! WOW Air Ceases Operations March 2019 Read More »
Theoretically, I’m the type of person who shouldn’t buy travel insurance. I’m young and healthy, I have an emergency bank account to help cover unexpected expenses, and I have a large stash of frequent flyer miles I can draw on if I need to fly home in the middle of a trip for problems back …
I Just Renewed My Annual Travel Insurance. You Should, Too. Read More »
Even if you’ve cruised before, Norway is a whole different animal: the weather is finicky at best and there’s a good chance you’ll fly a low-cost airline to get to your starting and ending ports, where every pound of baggage costs you. That’s why I’ve compiled the perfect Norway cruise packing list for you. It …
Bring Exactly What You Need with this Norway Cruise Packing List Read More »
Over the years, I’ve read dozens of guides about where to to find cheap flights. Here’s the problem: most of them give old advice that isn’t accurate anymore. Tips like buying on a Tuesday seven weeks before your trip might save $15 and that’s all fine and good, but realistically I think you’d rather buy …
It’s Time You Learned Where to Find Cheap Flights and Save Hundreds Read More »
In a somewhat atypical trend, I’ve been to a lot of beaches in the past year (after years of going to none!). After enjoying Costa Rica, Barbados, and now Puerto Rico, it’s safe to say I’ve got packing down to a perfect science. With the right tropical vacation packing list, you can take advantage of …
Tropical Vacation Packing List: What Every Traveler Should Bring Read More »
As an American, it blows my mind that Chinese businesses accept neither credit card nor cash after a long history of counterfeit money. They only accept mobile, electronic payment — WeChat Pay or AliPay. That alone isn’t really an issue, except for the fact that it’s impossible to set up a WeChat Wallet without a …
Foreigners Can Use WeChat Wallet With This Workaround Read More »