Tips and Tricks

There are some lucky souls who can sleep just about anywhere, including on planes. And then there are the rest of us. When you’re on a long haul flight, having …

I’ll admit it – I’m a flight stalker. If a friend or family member is taking a trip, I’ll occasionally look up their flight and follow it online. Even if …

When I’m charged the annual fee for a credit card, I take time to think if I want to keep, downgrade or cancel the card. For me to keep the …

A few years ago, Joe and I used a couple we selected from Trusted Housesitters to watch our house and dog when we were going to be out of town …

It’s been said over and over again – flying is stressful. You’re stuck in crowds for a long period of time, there can be delays or other issues that may …

Not long ago, we posted a blog article about “How To Be A Good Guest.” This is Part 2. Vacations to Disneyland (DL) and Walt Disney World (WDW) are meant …

Keeping up with all of the ways to pay for things nowadays is hard. I remember the days of cash, check or credit (or money order). Now we have mobile …

When we see travel deals, we always want to spread the word. So as we see them, we make sure to let you know. They run the gamut from hotels …

When you need to ask the hotel staff a question, what should be the preferred means of communication? Pick up the phone and call Send an e-mail Send a message …

Joe and I have traveled to several countries where English was not the native tongue. Joe took Latin in school so his ability to translate is limited, but I took …