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 …
I Tried Project Fi International (and Had Mixed Feelings) Read More »
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 …
Looking for everything you need to known before you plan, book, prepare for, and take a trip? You’ll find it all right here! (Still looking for something after you read this list? Shoot me an email and I’ll see if I can help!) My #1 Tip: Travel the Way You Want To Even if you …
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There’s nothing comfortable about whitewater rafting. You’re stuck wearing a bulky lifejacket with a plastic helmet on your head that never fits right, no matter how much you try to adjust it. Then you have to perch your butt on a wet raft which your foot shoved in a crevice to hold on while you …
For me, a summer beach trip is all about what you make of it. My personality won’t let me just sit still and sunbathe all day, but as long as I go with the right people and bring along a few beach must haves, I can stay all week and have a blast. If you’re …
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I knew something was up when my flight hadn’t started boarding even though we were supposed to depart in 35 minutes. Next thing I knew, the gate agents were announcing a mechanical delay of “at least two hours, but it could be longer”. All said and done, we left Amsterdam more than four hours late. …
Filing an EU Flight Delay Claim Was Easier Than I Thought Read More »
There’s never been a better time to sign up for T Mobile international roaming. Their “ONE” plans include unlimited texting and data in 210+ countries at no extra cost. I travel every month, so I thought I’d put T-Mobile international data to the test. Since June 2014, I’ve tested it in 18 countries on 4 continents and followed …
It’s True: T Mobile International Roaming Gives Free Data and Texting Abroad Read More »
For most people, going on safari is a trip of a lifetime. It’s far away, it’s expensive — and it can feel challenging to plan and pack so that everything is perfect. Thankfully, this South Africa packing list has everything you need so that you know exactly what to bring to South Africa. Plus, if …
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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 …
Long Flights Suck. Here’s How to Make Them Less Bad Read More »
I absolutely love that airlines overbook flights. I’ve scored hundreds of dollars of airline vouchers from voluntarily denied boarding compensation (“being bumped”). That equals free flights and more travel for me, all because an airline sold more tickets from seats and I was flexible on which flight I took to get home. However, for every person out there that loves being bumped, there’s someone who has a rigid schedule and can’t afford to end up on a different flight. Here’s the skinny on denied boarding compensation – and how to handle it based on where you fall on the love/hate spectrum. Bumped …
