Heading to Tokyo?  Is trip planning overwhelming you?  Here are tips to help you have the best Tokyo experience!

Are you heading to Japan soon? Here are things I wish I'd known before hand.

Recently, the Michelin Guide introduced Michelin Keys, the hotel equivalent of Michelin Stars, awarded to hotels for outstanding stays. 

Yeah, it’s an alliterative title, but the tips are still great!  I gathered some of the best tips from the last month to help you out of...

Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way for U.S. citizens to let the embassy know where you were so they could notify you in case of an e

I was recently in Alaska for 12 days. That’s a lot of vacation time that not everyone has.  If you’re crunched for time, here’s what you...

On a recent trip, I checked my luggage (first mistake - don’t judge).  When I retrieved my suitcase from the baggage belt and started to...

Is jet lag real? Do you feel horrible after a long flight?  Is it difficult to adjust to the time in your new location?  Are your sleep...

My hubby suggested I write this post after he teased me for always having multiple deals for our travels. Here are all of the travel...

Happy New Year! Is one of your new year’s resolutions to declutter?  Are you trying to figure out where to take your outdated technology,...

In the last year, I've used a travel agent twice for my vacation plans. In both cases, using a travel agent created significantly more...

Ever been sick in a foreign country? It's no fun. My husband and I have had the unfortunate distinction of landing in the hospital in...

Aaah Italy. La Dolce Vita. I originally planned to visit Italy’s Lake Iseo in 2020, but of course COVID threw a wrench in those plans....

Gas prices were insane in 2022. Even though they’ve seemed to have leveled off a bit, it still ain’t cheap to fill up. So, as you’re...

Now that many of us are travelling again, what probably comes to mind when we think of the airport is what a hassle air travel has become....

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!

Many of us use airports all the time, and probably what comes to mind is the hassle air travel has become. But, do you know the origins

This post was originally published in 2019. In 2020, when Palau became the first country in the world to ban sunscreens that are harmful...

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