Your Guide to Interactive Travel
You don’t realize how big the planet is until you spend 32 hours getting to China. With a 90-minute drive to the airport followed by 20 hours of flying and 10 hours of collective layovers, I had a darn long journey making our way to Hong Kong. My essentials for a long haul flight are an absolute necessity when the trip is that long. Packing Will
I’ve never been much of a shopper — I’m a skeptic for every product, refusing to spend money on gear unless it’s absolutely necessary. After all, $20 here or there adds up and could mean the difference between owning a bunch of things or having cash for an extra weekend getaway. So you ought to believe me when I admit I asked myself are packing
I have a major problem when it comes to deciding where to go on vacation: I want to travel everywhere. It can be impossible to narrow the world down, which is one of the reasons I rely so much on price as a deciding factor. When the goal is to find cheap flights to anywhere, I usually end up with a fabulous trip at such
While most of my family’s trip to Turkey went smoothly, Turkish Airlines forgot to load their luggage onto the plane in Istanbul. That meant they were without their belongings for a few days. Even though their luggage was delayed and not actually lost, hiccups like this are annoying and can throw you for a loop. I’ve got a simple approach on how to not lose luggage
I first published this post in 2014 when I had a winter full of chilly travel: Iceland, Spokane, and Quebec. It was fabulous and I didn’t let the cold bother me — here’s how to dress for cold weather so you can actually enjoy the winter instead of being intimidated by it. Being prepared for the weather makes a world of difference. I’m one of those
If you travel a lot, it’s easy to settle into a routine. I have my favorite booking websites, a strategy for finding activities, and dozens of Google documents describing my itineraries. So how do you take your travel to the next level? By purposely trying new things. Some will work, some might not and you’ll head back to your old ways. And that’s okay…but if
Getting a travel vaccine isn’t always cheap or convenient, but it’s important (and sometimes mandatory!) if you’re traveling to certain parts of the world. How much do vaccines cost? Usually $50 or more, depending on the shot. Visiting a Travel Vaccination Clinic Although basic vaccines are easy to get from your primary care physician or even a pharmacy, some immunizations usually require a visit to
With hundreds of travel websites out there, it can be tough to know where to book your trip. These are my favorite travel booking websites — tried and true, so you don’t have to wonder. I actually use these websites, products, and services because they offer the best combination of low prices, being easy to use, and providing the information I need without a headache.
What sets the United States apart from other travel destinations? How about 59 national parks (and 408 units overall) managed by the National Park Service, including historical sites, monuments and conservation areas? That adds up to over 84 million acres of protected lands and national treasures. I’m a big fan of this country’s national parks. So much of the USA’s beauty is outdoors, and hiking
When T-Mobile first came out with free international roaming, it was game-changing for travelers. I made the switch without hesitation and recommended it whole-heartedly to other travelers. At least, until Project Fi came out. Then there was another player in this field — and possibly one who did it better. These days, it’s a battle of Google Project Fi vs T Mobile. Who does it
