Your Guide to Interactive Travel
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. That’s frustrating, and in many cases disruptive, but at least
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 reports from more than 100 other countries. It works exactly
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 you’re willing to have laundry done partway through the trip,
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
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* Flights as of March 28 After watching WOW air struggle
Including 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 in the coal mine”. The good news is that it’s
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
