travel advice

Travel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …

It’s been almost 30 years since our very first trip to London—and while we’ve returned many times since, it got us thinking: if we were planning that first visit all …

Chances are, you have a credit card with an EMV chip in your wallet right now. In the United States, we like to think we lead the world in most …

When booking hotels, you’ll find a large difference in off-season and peak-season prices. What surprises me is when someone gives a hotel a bad review because it wasn’t worth the …

Most people, when visiting a foreign country, try to learn a bit about where they’re going so they don’t make any social faux pas (like these), or, perhaps even more …

There was a time, a few decades ago, when checking out of your hotel was just as important as checking in. There were a few reasons for this: You had …

When traveling to a new destination, there are certain things we tend to check in advance—currency, language, and maybe even local tipping customs: Learning the social and cultural norms of …

When visiting a foreign country, most people try to be respectful of the cultures and social norms of said country and its respective cities. Guidebooks and websites help a lot, …

No matter what industry you work in, it has its secrets. Supermarkets know how to make it so consumers might not notice a price increase. Retail stores know how to …

When my husband and I stay in a hotel, we have some criteria that help us decide how much we like our visit. Cleanliness is a must, and having walls …