4 Tips to Avoid Looking Like a Hot Mess on Trips
On a day to day basis, you probably manage to dress well and looked pulled together. But when traveling, it’s…
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DIY Online Visa & Passport Photos Tool
I love that many visa and passport applications now allow you to submit online passport photos! But the trick is…
What Happens When You Try to Check Into a Hotel Without Your Passport?
Ever done this? Shown up at an international hotel without your passport? I was staying with friends in Delhi, India…
5 Alternatives to Hostels When Traveling
When I traveled during my semester abroad in England, I mostly stayed in hostels. Not a great fit for someone shy…
The #1 Reason You’d Want to Leave Your Phone on the Plane
Lost luggage and items left behind on flights can make a trip suddenly turn into a nightmare. We’ve all read…
Travel Tip: Booked Through Orbitz, etc? TSA Pre Check Might Not Show Up
Ever had this problem? You book your flight on a third-party site like Expedia or Orbitz, you carefully input your…
Tips For Visiting the DC Cherry Blossom Festival
The DC cherry blossoms are peaking in the next couple of days and the National Mall and Tidal Basin are…
A Tool For When You Have No Idea What Time It Is Anywhere Else
I’m in the midst of a mileage run to Alaska via San Juan and after nearly 24 hours in transit…
My Biggest Mistake With a Mistake Fare
I was swapping travel stories with friends over the weekend and was reminded of one hilarious (in retrospect) mistake I…
What to Pack for a Winter Escape
Mid February is the worst. The excitement of the holiday season has vanished, yet the bills and the extra pounds…
Flight Plans Include the Northeast This Weekend? 5 Tips for Minimizing Problems in Advance.
It looks like a historic storm is again headed for the Northeast and for me the timing couldn’t be worse….
Working Vacation vs Working on Vacation
There is a big difference between a working vacation and working on vacation. And that’s something I’ve been learning this…
