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.
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 […]
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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
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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
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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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There’s nothing comfortable about whitewater rafting. Everyone wears a bulky lifejacket and a plastic helmet that never fits right, no matter how you try to adjust it. Then you perch your butt on a wet raft with your foot shoved in a crevice to hold on while you awkwardly lean forward to paddle. Throw in
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What if you could travel like a rockstar even if you aren’t rich and famous? That’s the dream — all of the travel, none of the stress. As a frequent traveler, I can honestly say that often it’s the smallest purchases that lead to the biggest upgrades. Stretch your dollar into VIP territory with travel
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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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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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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
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For most trips, transportation isn’t the most interesting part of the story. A flight is just the first step toward adventure and then a safe way to get back home. Everything else is bells and whistles that eat into your travel budget in the form of higher airfare. Spirit flights are the opposite: you pay
