There are a lot of hotels in the world. And, during my many years on the road, I’ve stayed in more than I can count. Some have been luxurious five-star properties with elegant rooms and world-class service. Others have been dusty one-star hovels no better than a barn. To help you avoid terrible hotels and […]
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What to Do When You Lose Your Passport
Last Updated: 02/03/2020 | February 3rd, 2020 I’m a man of routine. Whenever I fly, I put my boarding pass in my passport, and then put both of those in the magazine pocket in front of my seat. I flip through the bad in-flight magazine. I put it back. I tune out to my music. […]
Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think
Don’t think you have the time to travel? This article breaks down that myth and highlights all the ways to travel when you have limited time.
My Favorite Neighborhoods Around the World
When visiting a new city, one of the most important choices you’ll make is picking where to stay. Every neighborhood is different and depending on your budget and travel style, you’ll want to choose an area that fits your plans. Shopping, nightlife, museums, food, safety, location — these are all considerations you’ll want to make […]
Travel is Never Going to Be the Same Again
Posted: 6/22/2020 | June 22nd, 2020 If you’re like me, you might be wondering what the future of travel holds now that more countries are easing lockdowns and opening borders. I wrote about the future of travel back in March but, like everything COVID related, a lot has changed since then. Lately, days feel like […]
My Best 61 Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest Traveler
Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. eventually, after many lessons learned, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. Use these tips to become a savvier traveler and to avoid all the mistakes that I made!
Bestlist: A New Search Engine to Help You Plan Better Trips
Posted: 11/4/2022 | November 4th, 2022 I love trip planning: outlining routes, researching things to see and do, reading travel books. While I always end up changing my plans on the fly, trip research gets me inspired about where I’m going and helps me know what options I have when I land, even if I […]