This article wasn’t written to frighten anyone or discourage travel anywhere in the world. Instead, I hope that you'll find plenty of practical steps to take to make your next…
The world can be a scary place. From natural disasters to political upheaval and car crashes to shark attacks, some days the news makes us all want to stay in…
When my niece was just a few months old, our family of four traveled to Portland, Oregon, for her baptism. We enjoyed several days of sightseeing, many family meals, and…
We’ve been conditioned to expect long lines at the airport, but it doesn’t have to be this way. If I accomplish one thing this year it’s to help my friends,…
How can you travel more and spend less? By learning to travel hack. The term travel hacking is rather broad but here’s how I define it; using credit card points…
The holidays are a very popular time for individuals, couples and families to travel. But with this popularity come crowds, higher prices and often complications. This is a compilation of…
When entering a country we’re often asked by the passport control officer, “What is the purpose of your trip?” The expected answer is either business or leisure. The assumption is…
There is a perception--especially in the U.S.--that travel is expensive and therefore out of reach for many. That’s unfortunate. There certainly are many expensive destinations, fancy resorts and high end…
When we were much younger, Jason and I never considered purchasing travel insurance. Before we had kids or aging parents, we simply made our plans and took off. But there…
I love to travel. I love to to stay in nice hotels, eat delicious food, drink good wine (or beer or cocktails) and take cool tours. Unfortunately, I am not…