Yay! You're going on your first international trip! But... how long does it take to get a passport? Will you need a yellow fever vaccine? WHAT ABOUT FOREIGN CURRENCY??? Don't worry -...
Travel Souvenirs: Nativities From Around the World
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...
Affordable Small Group Tours
Ten years ago, on my first international trip for work, I fell in love with traveling. I really wanted to see more of the world, but lacked the experience and confidence to strike out on...
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 itself. Below are my favorites that help...
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...
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. Sometimes I even have to pack for...
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 one makes me feel like a pro traveler....