One of my first Christmases after moving to Washington, D.C., I visited the National Cathedral. An Episcopal church of neo-Gothic design, it's the second-largest church building in the country and one of the tallest...
Affordable Small Group Tours
Ten years ago, on my first overseas trip for work, I fell in love with traveling. I really wanted to see more of the world but lacked the experience and confidence - as well as a traveling companion - to strike out on my own. A few other international...
How To Survive Your First International Trip
Preparing for your first international trip can be as exciting as it is stressful. When I first began traveling, there weren't the same resources available online for new travelers, and I was a nervous mess. I caught my coat on fire the day of my...
Best Travel Gear
There is an entire industry trying to tell us we need to buy the latest and best travel gear on the market! Over the years, I’ve learned to keep the travel-specific gear to a minimum and save my money for the trip...
Carry-On Size Limits
Shopping for a new piece of luggage and need to know airlines’ carry-on size limits? Want to avoid having to pay extra to check a too-big bag? Or did you get your old suitcase stuck in the sizer at the gate, while the rest of the airport looked on...
How to Create A Packing List
When I travel, it’s often for work or a combination of business and leisure travel, so I have to create a detailed packing list or risk dying a slow, arduous death dragging my too-heavy bags over a border in the snow....
Best Travel Apps
Having the best travel apps at your fingertips can save you time, money and headaches. Check out my favorites and download them before your next trip!
TripIt
More than any other app, this...