Tips and Tricks

Packing for a trip? Oh, it’s not just about clothes and toiletries—trust me, I’ve got a list for everything. (Note from his wife, Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!) …

More often than not, the one thing you want to do more than anything else after your plane has landed is get to your destination. Unfortunately, unless you’re on a …

The first time I encountered a squat toilet was the early-mid 1990s, when I went to Japan with a friend of mine named Teri. It was a very different experience …

Running since February 2000, TripAdvisor is well known for comparing prices from 200+ booking sites to help you find the lowest price on the right hotel for you. However, they …

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 …

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 …

When we go on vacation, we usually fly to our destination. However, there are times when we opt for a road trip or a long car ride. This could be …

Reddit.com is a social network where registered members can discuss and vote on content. It comprises millions of collective niche forums or groups called Subreddits. In other words, Reddit is …

If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you know that sometimes you’ll get pulled aside for a “swab test.” It happened to me on our way home from …

Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …