“Never talk to strangers.” We all heard that from our mothers. Then we probably cautioned our own children to do the same. For many of us, it morphed into a lifelong habit. Sadly, our fear of Stranger Danger is keeping...
Travel Journal Ideas: 25 Writing Prompts to Capture Your Memories
A travel journal may be the best souvenir you bring home. Long after the t-shirt has faded and the mug has migrated to the back of the cabinet, a sit-down with your journal brings back images and memories. Keeping...
7 Surprising Things a Hotel Concierge Can Do For You
You already know that a hotel concierge can give you a map of the city you’re visiting. They’re handy with the attraction brochures, too. They seem to know the hours of every museum in the city and the latest...
Best Road Trip Apps: More Fun and Less Frustration
Forget those bulky paper maps that can’t be refolded. Road trip apps are here! Growing up, I remember my mother, finger on a big map, directing my dad as they attempted to get to a new place. Twenty years...
Huntsville, Alabama: See the Rockets…and MORE!
Sure, go to Huntsville, Alabama for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Everyone does, for good reason. It’s a fabulous museum, showing off Huntsville as the birthplace of America’s space program. SO much cooler than being the “Watercress Capital...
Duct Tape: Don’t Leave Home Without It!
“Of course duct tape works in a near vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshipped.” — Mark Watney, The Martian Duct tape belongs in every traveler’s suitcase. Every time. It’s one of the...
Jet Lag: How to Prevent…and Cure It
Jet lag. Ugh. It’s more than being tired after a long plane ride. It’s the dull, discombobulated fog–with a touch of nausea and irritability–that hits when we cross time zones. Much like giving birth, it’s difficult to describe to...
Cool–and Important–Things to Know about Your Passport
Got your passport? Good for you! Although the number is growing–latest estimates say that 42% of Americans have a passport–it still means that 58% have never left the country. Compare to the U.K., where 76% have a passport. In...
10 Amtrak Train Tips: What You Should Know
Yes, you’ll need some Amtrak train tips to get the most out of your adventure. If you’re going to be on the train for more than 18 hours, it’s best to prepare. And then prepare some more. These Amtrak...
OTC Medications Every Traveler Should Pack
OTC medications can save your trip. Really! No matter how experienced a traveler or trekker you are, at some point you’re going to feel sick, get a scrape, or be rushing to the toilet. around the world stand ready...