Be a smarter traveler! With these travel tips, you’ll be able to save money, navigate like a pro, and use your time wisely. I’ve got information on the best gear, packing lists, and more resources right here.
A travel medicine kit is an essential part of packing. Getting sick on vacation is miserable, but sooner or later, it happens to everyone. I seem to get hit with a bad cold every year while traveling (those darn airplane germs!) and my husband is so sensitive to stomach issues we call him “the canary …
DIY: A Travel Medicine Kit Checklist That Fits in Your Carry On Read More »
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 …
A few years ago, I had the worst jetlag of my life. My husband and I flew to Sri Lanka (a 25 hour journey and 10.5 hour time change) and I found myself wide awake at 3am four days in a row. The odd hours and lack of sleep caused enough of a disruption to …
I Survived Jetlag 3 Trips in a Row. Here’s My Secret. Read More »
Ever since I married my husband — engineer, outdoorsman, and overall pragmatist — I have to admit that I choose function over fashion when it comes to clothing. Sure, I clean up well when I need to, but first and foremost I’m about performance. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret: …
Kenya was the most expensive trip I’ve ever taken. Even though it was worth every penny, I’m still crying a little over the final tally. I didn’t expect the cost of traveling to Kenya to be so high given how much shopping around I did on each component — but things added up every step …
Here’s What My Kenya Safari Cost (Every Dollar I Spent) Read More »
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 — so I added more cold destinations to my list in 2019 and tweaked my recommendations a bit. Here’s how to dress for cold weather …
How to Dress For Winter Trips (Plus Packing Tips!) Read More »
Rimowa manufactures the best, I repeat, the BEST suitcases for people who travel a lot! I guess now I also have to explain why I am so convinced… Read on and I will go into detail about my Rimowa Salsa 29″ Multiwheel in this Rimowa Salsa review. Rimowa Salsa Review What is Rimowa? Rimowa is …
Looking for a Roller Bag? Try the Rimowa Salsa (Review) Read More »
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 …
Booking.com is the Best Hotel Booking Site. Here’s Why. Read More »
I impulse bought a flight to Kenya because it was a good deal. At the time, I didn’t think to factor in the yellow fever vaccine cost into the true cost of that trip — I was too busy dreaming of giraffes and lions. But no matter how much I budgeted, planned, and saved for …
The Most Painful Part of a Yellow Fever Vaccine is the Cost Read More »
I’m always looking for the next big thing and I thought Google Fi international might be it. Google’s new cell phone service, Google Fi (formerly Project 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 …
I Tried Google Fi International (and Had Mixed Feelings) Read More »
