packing tips

Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the …

When you travel to a different country, there may be different social norms in place there than what you’re used to. Behaviors that are absolutely accepted where you live may …

Most people are aware, at least somewhat, that different cruise brands fulfill different niches. Disney Cruise Line, of course, is well known for catering to families and Disney fans. Virgin …

With so many more people traveling through airports and the TSA scrambling to hire more employees (would YOU want to work at a place that treats their workers like this?), …

Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

Over the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …

When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …

The United States, as we know, is a patchwork quilt of laws. What may be the rule in one state may be very different in another state, and it’s possible …

When suitcases are coming around the baggage carousel, passengers cram shoulder to shoulder, hoping to see their bags quickly and easily, so they can grab them and “get outta there.” …

When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …