Tips and Tricks

These days, flight-tracking apps can tell you almost everything about your trip — except when your airline is hiding a delay. Even with all the technology at our fingertips, airlines …

One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling is getting a good night’s sleep. There are plenty of reasons it might be hard to drift off when you’re away …

When I’m talking about stacking, I’m not talking about stacking cups, although that is an impressive, yet useless skill. I’m also not referring to the catchy Anna Kendrick song “Cups” …

When it comes to travel, I’m definitely on Team Checked Bag. I’m always in awe of people who claim they can pack enough for a multi-night trip into a tiny …

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

We all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …

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!) …

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 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 …