Discount at booking.com – the site I use most often for hotels/hostels
Follow this link to get a 10% discount on your first booking at booking.com. The site has availability through much...
A cheap "laptop" with backup power for traveling (Kindle or iPad)
Depending on where I travel, I’ll take a Chromebook or my newest “computer” which I will describe below. The thing...
Pack light, fit in carry-on: reversible/convertible clothes for women
Packing light – reversible/convertible clothes options for women In addition to taking quick-wash-and-dry clothing with you (covered here), another winning...
Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and planes
Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and on planes There are many things you can do to improve your chances...
Books to read before visiting any country
Here’s a fun site for finding books to read while you are in a country or before you go. It...
Pack light, fit in carry-on: dealing with clothing – quick-dry ftw
Traveling lightly makes your trip easier I nearly always travel with only carry-on luggage. One exception was when I went...
Traveling ecologically
There are many things you can do to cut down on the impact your travel has on the environment. Of...
My best travel tips: other tips
Other tips for enjoying travel: Bring at least 2 USB chargers. I lost half a day in China trying to...
Digitize your life; travel more – dealing with paper
Recently I realized that since my plan when I retire is to travel more, I really should start getting rid...
Plane travel: Sleeping on planes? Yes, even in the middle seat
My recent flight to Asia was 15 hours, and I had ended up in the middle seat. I guess that...
