Other tips

Flight options – see where you can get to from any airport

This is a fun site that lets you see where you can fly directly from any airport. For example, the...

Don't be afraid to travel where you don't speak the language

Travel where you don’t speak the language If you haven’t recently traveled to a place where you don’t speak the...

Why travel solo?

I often travel by myself. The first time I did this I went to Mexico and toured the Mayan ruins...

Travel tips: experiencing the culture

Here are some things I learned along the way that make travel easier and more fulfilling. Fitting in and experiencing...

Single-serving friends (while traveling)

If you are thinking of traveling by yourself and wondering how you’d make friends while traveling, here are some ideas:...

Dealing with annoying bugs (tse-tse flies, mosquitos, and more)

Depending on where you go, you may have problem insects. From tse-tse flies, no-see-ums, mosquitos and more, they can ruin...

Taming damaged or severely tangled hair (with help from a tree Moroccan goats climb)

While I love to dive/snorkel/etc, I  hate it when I go scuba diving or snorkeling or ride in an open-air...

Tourist Etiquette = Respecting the Culture

When you travel, make sure to respect the culture you are visiting. Here are a few tips. Remember you are...

Want to use an airport lounge but not flying First/Business Class?

Want to use an airport lounge but not flying First/Business Class?

Sometimes when you travel, you get stuck at an airport for a long period of time. Whether planned or unplanned,...

What do you need for an Alaskan Cruise?

What do you need for an Alaskan Cruise?

If you are going on a cruise to Alaska, you need most of the things you need on a traditional...