Tips and Tricks

When we travel internationally, we rarely use cash. There are very few places that are “cash only,” so we use credit cards for virtually all of our expenses, making sure …

As you can tell, I like to travel (usually with Sharon). However, for all of my advance planning and packing lists, there is one thing that I forget to bring …

Joe and I have been friends with Stephan and Emilio for years. But besides the friendship, Stephan, in particular, has been a longtime reader of Your Mileage May Vary. He’s …

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 …

After a long day of traveling, finally arriving at your hotel is one of the best feelings in the world. If you’ve traveled a particularly long time or woke up …

When I search for flights, I typically follow a specific process. For simple domestic trips, I begin by searching on Google Flights. This allows me to get an idea of …

Tipping. In some countries, it’s an important norm, whereas in others it’s considered an insult. Some folks tip people in certain professions whereas others don’t, and while some countries’ tipping …

Because of the increasing interest in international travel, sites are putting up articles about dealing with jet lag. Even drug stores are sharing tips, like this email I received with …

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that if you check a bag, there’s a chance it could go missing. The U.S. Dept of State said in their Full Year Air …

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 …