With airlines constantly adjusting their compact carry-on size requirements and implementing higher fees for checked luggage, travelers have been forced to adjust and pack smarter. Many U.S. airlines are following in the footsteps of ultra-low budget carriers like WOW and Spirit, introducing free “basic economy” fares that charge extra for carry-on bags. As a result,…
Want to escape the crowds in Prague? Here are my favorite off the beaten path places!
It’s kind of ironic that I love to travel so much given that flying gives me so much anxiety I usually can’t even sleep the night before a flight. But short of learning how to teleport – which to be honest, would probably just freak me out more – it’s something I’m stuck with. I…
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, I’ve found that I often spend less when I travel than when I spend a month at home in the US. When thinking of the world’s cheapest countries to travel to, destinations in Southeast Asia probably immediately come to mind first. While that’s a great place to start,…
Vietnam can be a bit tricky to pack for. As a long, thin country with both mountains and beaches, the weather is quite different in the North and South, and on the beach versus in the highlands. It’s worth remembering that the North of Vietnam borders China, which has downright frigid winters. Add altitude to…
Planning to visit the vibrant city of Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh City)? Here are all the best things to do on your next trip there!
First time in London? The city is so large, it may be hard to figure out where to stay. This guide will demystify that and help you pick!
Before donating and selling basically my entire life to travel the world like the clichéd blogger that I am, I had some 40 or 50-odd pairs of shoes cluttering up my New York City apartment closet. You could say that I had a bit of a problem. Since I was a teacher before I was…
London in winter is lovely, especially in the period right before Christmas. The Atlantic jet stream keeps the winter weather rather mild compared to the rest of Europe which regularly drops below freezing, yet it’s still cold and crisp enough that you want to bundle up in all of your coziest clothing. If you’re planning…
