When you book a hotel room in the U.S., you probably don’t think too hard about the bed description. King. Queen. Double. Two Queens. Those words usually mean something specific …
Europe travel
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Travel
Rome Is Now Charging Tourists to Visit the Trevi Fountain — and Some Are Already Trying to Avoid the Fee
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRome has begun charging tourists a small fee to access the Trevi Fountain as part of an effort to manage overtourism, but some visitors are already attempting to bypass the …
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We visited a lot of great places in 2025 — some brand-new to us, some familiar favorites we’re always happy to return to. But if I had to pick one …
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Travel
These Airlines Don’t Fly on Christmas — and One Airport Closes Entirely
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you live in the United States, it becomes something of a way of life that on Christmas Day, some things are open and some are closed. After all, the …
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Airlines
A Hero Asked for a Refund. One Airline Said No. Another Stepped Up
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSometimes you can do the right thing, and still come out losing because of an airline’s “rules.” And sometimes another airline will step in and make it all right after …
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Many travelers don’t realize that you can leave the airport during a layover — and in many cities, it’s surprisingly easy. If your itinerary gives you enough time and you’re …
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Airlines
Thanks to America’s Political Meltdown, One Airline Is Raking In the Profits
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDepending on what side of the political fence you lean on, you may or may not think that the current state of the United States is a dumpster fire. And …
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Hotels
Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
by joehegby joehegThere’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that …
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Travel
Warning for Traveling Throughout the U.S., Europe & More, This Saturday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNote: This post contains useful information about large-scale upcoming events that are based in politics. It’s meant as a way for our readers to plan their travels this Saturday and …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
The Secret Map Every London Traveler Needs
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe London Underground, also known as the Underground or simply the Tube, is the rapid transit system serving Greater London and some of its more outer, adjacent areas. Why Accessibility Matters …