Zagora vs Merzouga: Picking the Right Desert Trip from Marrakech

Zagora vs Merzouga: Picking the Right Desert Trip from Marrakech

If you’re planning a desert trip from Marrakech, there are a lot of different options, and it can be quite confusing to say the least. There are a lot of words bandied about – Zagora, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Sahara – and it can be a bit much to decipher if you’re not familiar with Morocco’s geography….

Best Underseat Luggage: My Top Pick & 5 Runner Ups

Best Underseat Luggage: My Top Pick & 5 Runner Ups

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,…

Dealing with Flight Anxiety: The Nervous Wreck’s Guide to Flying

Dealing with Flight Anxiety: The Nervous Wreck’s Guide to Flying

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…

40 Cheapest Countries to Travel to on $40 a Day or Less!

40 Cheapest Countries to Travel to on $40 a Day or Less!

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 Packing List: What to Wear & Pack for Vietnam in All Seasons

Vietnam Packing List: What to Wear & Pack for Vietnam in All Seasons

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…