Tips and Tricks

When Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone will tell…

Technology is awesome. It makes everything so much more convenient. However thanks to dishonest people in the world, it has its downside, too. It seems that almost everyone has a…

With so many things you need to remember when going on a trip, it’s understandable if you leave something at home. That’s why I still use a packing list. If…

When you’ve traveled for a while, you know that every country (and sometimes even specific cities) has its own set of social and cultural norms. A smart traveler will try…

Joe and I recently got back from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (with a quick overnight in Singapore to visit Changi and Jewel, as well). We’ve already written a few things…

Every once in a while, online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass, as opposed to using electronic methods. I read the articles because although Joe prefers…

Years ago, putting a hold on your mail delivery was easy. All you had to do was tell your friendly U.S. Postal Service mail carrier that you’d be away and…

I’d like to think that Joe and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring at them in the face for years and…

Joe and I don’t have children. We don’t even have nieces and nephews (an only child who married an only child; go figure!). So it’s rare that we pay a…

Bed bugs. Ew. They’re a scourge that’s been around for centuries and are found virtually everywhere (although some cities have more than others – here’s the most recent list). There…