If Congress isn’t able to strike a deal on a short-term government funding bill, the United States government will effectively shut down come Oct. 1, an event that will force all “nonessential” government employees to stop working and, as a…
It all started with a five-week trip to Thailand in 2000. We fell in love with travel, but we’ve had our fair share of mishaps over the years. From being airlifted from the Amazon to getting lost on Swiss Rail,…
When travelers return home from a vacation, they typically bring cool souvenirs, cherished memories and a broadened perspective on the world. But sometimes they also come home with a terrible cold, digestive problems or other health issues. It’s common to…
Learn how to travel the world with a better impact with these ethical travel tips. Traveling is such a devastating force that I don’t understand why the subject is not on the main agenda of all elections and public discussions…
When staying at hotels these days, we’re used to the idea of taking measures to protect against COVID-19 and other potential infections. But there’s another hotel room threat worth staving off: bed bugs. The recent bed bug infestation in Paris…
Budget-conscious travelers are typically looking to spend as little as they can on accommodations. Hotels especially can run up the tab for a vacation. But sometimes your travel situation calls for certain hotel room upgrades or additional amenities. And if…
It’s an exciting time in the world. More people are crossing borders than ever, and more travelers have access to exploring the planet. But that can also have an effect on the quality of one’s travel experiences if we don’t…
If you’ve been to the airport lately, you’ve seen firsthand the chaos with air travel. And sometimes that leads to spending more time at the airport, where your chances of getting sick might increase. “There is nothing worse than ending…
Are you and your partner looking forward to mix things up? After these past few years, traveling around the world just might be the ticket. And traveling with your partner is something that is close to our hearts. Dave and…
Love it or hate it, souvenir shopping is a big part of many travelers’ itineraries. It’s natural to want to bring home a special memento from your vacation to commemorate the experience and perhaps inject a piece of that travel…