Recently, I needed to stay overnight in New York City. Living in New Jersey, I didn’t have to quarantine because the two states have a...

In the U.S., Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on November 1, 2020. You know what that means? An extra hour of sleep!!!

Ah, the time change is upon us and we'll soon be "springing ahead". But do you know why we even have Daylight Saving Time? Here's why!

After you come back from a trip you’ve probably got a lot of what I call “trip detritus”. You know what I’m talking about – ticket stubs, ma

Last week, I wrote about 10 Ways to Stay Healthy When You Travel. This week, here's what to do if you get sick on a trip!

As a former flight attendant, I spent A LOT of time in the air, and on the road, so I learned a fair amount about staying healthy when trave

Okay, full disclosure - it’s not actually a “free” ski trip.  Rather, it didn’t cost me anything extra for hotel and skiing.  Since that was

We’ve all been on vacations that depended on a certain kind of weather. Here are four suggestions about what to do when the weather isn&#39

Ever wondered why the new year starts on January 1 as opposed to say, March 1? Well, in case you’ve ever wondered (and even if you haven’t)

My trip to Burgundy a couple months ago was amazing, but the trip would have been a total disaster had it not been for some quick action on

When I realized I’d have to replace my beloved crockpot, I thought the Instant Pot would be a great replacement. It wasn't.

It’s that time of year again – we’re all scrambling for gift ideas. If you’re looking for something for the traveler in your life, here are

Wow! There was a lot of travel-related news that happened in September, so I’ve put together a recap of some of the month’s top stories!

A lot of people ask me, "do you BYO (Bring Your Own) sports equipment on trips?" After many trips, I’ve developed a completely un

Last week, I wrote about picking a destination, setting a budget and managing vacation time.  This week, it’s all about building the itinera

My recent posts have been about my road trip from the State of Washington to Glacier National Park in Montana.  A number of people asked abo

One of the things on my bucket list has been to visit Glacier National Park in Montana.  Well, this year, I did it!  So, if you’re thinking

Independence Day in the U.S. is July 4th, so this week seemed like a good time to do a post about the American flag.  Since there were 13 or

Last week, I posted numbers 1 through 5 of successful group tour tips. Here are tips 6 through 10. Enjoy! 6. The group dynamic. We had...

Ever thought about a group tour, but you weren't sure if it'd be right for you? Here are 10 tips for having a successful group tour

Last week, I wrote the first part of a two part post, "Is Annual Travel Insurance Right for You?"; this week, I’m continuing the c

Buying travel insurance can be a real pain, but necessary.  But what about an annual travel insurance? Here are things to think about if you

I spent an amazing week in the Azores! And if you’re thinking of going, here are 10 things to know before you go!

Happy Easter everyone!  Some of us are gearing up for lots of indulge in chocolate bunnies and Easter egg hunts!  And, while not everyone ce

Last week, I wrote about how to stay healthy when you travel. This week, it's what to do if you get sick on a trip!

As a former flight attendant, I spent A LOT of time in the air, and on the road, so I learned a fair amount about what to do and what not to

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of the word “vacation”? Is it beaches? Maybe cruises? I bet you don’t think of the librar

Who doesn’t love a good road trip? Whether it’s in the U.S. or elsewhere, there are a few things you should have to help make sure your trip

Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, I thought I’d do a fun post on an issue that baffled me when I lived in France -  how many kisses are yo

Planning a vacation is so much fun, but the aftermath, usually in the form of credit card bills - yeesh!  Well, it can be a real nightmare. 

Aren’t we all looking for ways to make travel easier? Well, here are 17 travel apps and websites you might actually use!

With 2018 here, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on some of the big travel stories we heard about in 2017 and what's coming

Where can you rent cold weather clothing when you live in a warm climate? That’s the question I got from a friend of mine when he suggested

This week, I'm taking time to enjoy the season with my friends and family and I hope you're lucky enough to be doing the same! What

Yay! Christmas is almost here!  Most of us have traditions that we look forward to every year, and so do my family and friends!  But with us

Ever wonder how you can score a completely free trip?  Well, I pulled it off (sorta)! Here’s how I got most of our expenses for our long wee

When people think of ponchos, they may think of either the flimsy plastic bag-like material that you buy at sports events when there’s an un

Breathtaking, windswept green cliffs. All the weather you could ever possibly want. More sheep than people. Looking for an adventure? ...

“Don’t you have enough of that stuff?”Asks my exasperated husband, cringing as I loot the hotel amenities on our travels (again), knowing wh

Whether it’s before your trip on while you’re on your trip, realizing you lost your passport can be a panic-inducing moment.  Even worse, wh

Hooray! It’s Labor Day weekend here in the U.S.!  Boo! Summer’s coming to an end!  But don’t get out your winter sweaters just yet!There’s s

When you’re packing for a trip out of the country, two things that are easy to forget are adapters and converters. Hey, aren’t they the same

Ever dream of ditching your 9-5 job for a life that offers the luxury to travel and work from anywhere in the world?  Yeah, sure, we've

It’s a common question – What’s the difference between a passport and a visa and why do I need a visa if I already have a passport? While th

Did you know that tourism makes up about 10% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?  WOW!  That’s great news for a lot of countries, but th

Driving on vacation in a foreign country may be an ideal way to get around because it gives you so much flexibility.  And, if you’re going t

You’re all packed and ready to go on your dream vacation to _________(fill in the blank) and you’re so excited!!  Itinerary. Check.  Passpor

It’d be nice if we could all (a) afford to fly in first or business class on long haul flights or (b) transport ourselves to our destination

You're joking, right?  The name Napa evokes many things – wine, romance and unfortunately, expensive.  In my experience, Napa is no barg

So, maybe you’re thinking of a different kind of vacation this time around.  Instead of relaxing in your comfy beach chair sipping a fruity