Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid –…
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Where to Drink Sahti in Finland
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest…
Costa Rica Coffee in 2018
You’ve probably heard that Costa Rica coffee is ridiculously good. That’s true to a certain extent: You can walk into…
Can Condor Airlines Help Phoenix Become a "Real City?"
Condor Airlines just might help Phoenix become a real city. Here’s what I mean: Whenever Phoenix and Philadelphia play leapfrog…
Review: PRO Packing Cubes and Gate Check Pro XL
This summer, I started testing a few new travel products – one for a problem I’ve always had, and another…
Twelve Hours in New York City
New York City has never been high on my list of travel destinations. But I finally got out of the…
How Airfares Can Drive You Crazy
Straight answers are pretty rare when it comes to airfares. Just look at my recent search for flights to Auckland…
Four Cheap Things to Do in Jeju, South Korea
Travel guidebooks sometimes call Jeju “the Hawaii of South Korea.” Though it falls short of Hawaii’s scenery, I really liked…
Review: Lufthansa 747-8i
Right now, the Boeing 747-8i is one of the coolest, newest airliners flying. People who are into air travel should…
48 Hours in Utah
Believe it or not, I did not cause a single person to spontaneously combust during my visit to Utah. I…
Book Review: attractive unattractive americans
American travelers trying to pass themselves off as Canadians is an old story. I’ve seen them with Canadian flags sewn…
Are These 5 Things Ruining Travel?
Awhile back, “Ask The Pilot” writer Patrick Smith labeled the selfie stick the scourge of global travel. I get his…
True or False: Europhobia in America
There’s an interesting thread on Quora right now. Someone asked “Is it true that Americans don’t travel to Europe because…
Four Unusual Tourism Niches
There are all sorts of tourism niches out there. You’ve heard of people traveling for food, shopping, golf, medical treatments,…
A Traveler’s Tribute to His Cat
Coming home is one of the best parts of travel. Yes, I love a good adventure. I love the sights,…
My Best Travel Advice – 2015 Edition
One thing people often tell me is “I wish I could travel with you!” I’m flattered, honestly. When someone says…
Five Ways to Make Your Vacation Photos Interesting
I’m going to show you a valuable skill today: How to make your vacation photos interesting. Now, many people these…
HolidayPhone Prepaid SIM Card Review
I have a great guest post from Debbie Lee for you today. Debbie is the community manager at Trippy.com, a…
Why You Should Go to Finland
I can’t even tell you how many times I hear American travelers go on about Spain, Italy, France and England.…
Match Your Travel Style to Your Luggage
Some of the most-frequent questions I get from new travelers revolve around luggage. That’s reasonable – the right luggage makes…