Visiting Seattle with a Kid
Back in September, I took my first trip to Seattle with a kid. Well, not just any random kid – my own, of course.
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Going to Finland? 4 Reasons to Try Sahti During Your Visit.
I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest during our visit a few … Read the rest
Costa Rica Coffee in 2018
You’ve probably heard that Costa Rica coffee is ridiculously good. That’s … Read the rest
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 for a brand-new problem caused … Read the rest
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 airport for a look around … Read the rest
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 Airport. I priced out … Read the rest
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 it. It has everything from … Read the rest
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 put this on their “must … Read the rest
48 Hours in Utah
Believe it or not, I did not cause a single person to spontaneously combust during my visit to Utah. I understand why this might be … Read the rest
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 onto their backpacks – but … Read the rest
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 point: hordes of people … Read the rest
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 there is Europhobia in … Read the rest
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, maybe even to visit war … Read the rest
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, smells and sounds of an … Read the rest
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 that, I hear “You know … Read the rest
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 days use Facebook to show … Read the rest
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 really fun travel site … Read the rest
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. You’ll hear about culture, history, … Read the rest
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 a huge difference. People often … Read the rest
What’s Brazil Like?
If you’re wondering “What’s Brazil like?”, I have a small part of your answer. It’s a big country, and I was only in one city … Read the rest