These easy photo tips for your device will improve every picture you take. Your travel photography skills are about to skyrocket. I promise! If you’re like many travelers, you don’t want to lug around a camera anymore…or at least,...
Hop On-Hop Off Bus: I Always Take One, You Should, Too!
Take a Hop on-Hop off bus? REALLY? I can hear your groans… We’ve all seen them during our travels, those double-decker buses, the upper deck packed with photo-snapping riders who insist on waving to passersby. They look so…touristy. WHY...
Airplane Etiquette 101: It’s All About the Seats
Airplane etiquette. It must be discussed. The days when people got dressed up for a flight are history. Then again, so are amenities like meals and legroom. The Golden Age of Air Travel is gone and seems to have...
13 FREE Travel Apps: Make Trips Cheaper, Easier & More Fun!
FREE travel apps? Music to a budget traveler’s ears! And even better: These 13 apps will help you save money and time on every trip. Some are fun, some weren’t originally designed for travel–but all are useful. Depending on...
How to Travel When You Don’t Speak the Language
Do you get stuck on how to travel when you don’t speak the language? For many people–especially when starting out–it can be a deal-breaker. They end up only going to places where they communicate in their native tongue. Even...
Souvenirs: How to Preserve Your Travel Memories
Souvenirs…the stuff we lug back from trips to help us recall the happy feelings of our experience. Back home, we wear the t-shirt, put the magnet on the fridge, and place the little spoon in a slot. Trust me,...
Cooking Class + Travel = Happiness (After All, You Have to Eat!)
One of the first things I do when planning a trip is to find a cooking class. It seems like the best way to get to know my destination. Food tells the story of a place: its history, culture,...
Pickpockets: 7 Ways to Avoid & Outsmart Them
The good news about pickpockets? They aren’t out to mug or murder you. The bad news? They can destroy your trip in a matter of seconds. Anytime you leave home–even going to your local supermarket–you are susceptible to theft....
Pinterest to Plan Your Travel: Everything You Need Is There!
Updated 1/31/20. Looking to go somewhere? Use Pinterest to plan your travel. You’ll find information about everything from packing lists to places you never heard of. It’s easy, fun, and inspiring! You’ve certainly heard of Pinterest, but maybe thought...
Foreign Currency: Got Extra? Here Are Some Ideas…
What to do with extra foreign currency? If you’re like me, you hate to get rid of it. First of all, it’s much glitzier than U.S. money. Second, it’s a sweet and vivid memory of my trip. Still, what...