travel experiences

I’ve been thinking lately about the hotels that left the strongest impressions on me. They aren’t always the fanciest or most expensive places I’ve visited, but they stick in my …

When you step into a new hotel, there’s always a bit of mystery. Exactly what type of room will you get? Is the “upgrade” promised by the front desk really …

There are a few things that tend to frustrate me when I stay at a hotel. For instance, I get annoyed if there aren’t enough power outlets in the room. …

Going through the TSA security checkpoint generally should be an easy process. But, of course, that only happens if you know what the rules are and follow them. The “Can …

Have you ever done something and it was just one big ol’ disappointment? I know my husband and I have. We even made a list of the 10 most disappointing …

Imagine having a long, hard day of travel after a decidedly sorrowful morning. You’ve driven from Central Nebraska, where you’ve just attended the funeral of a close relative, to Denver …

When you go to another country, there are things you are going to adore, and other things that, well, maybe not so much. Case in point, when we go to …

What’s the one travel memory that still makes you smile? For me, it’s the memorable moments—from a juicy burger stop in Munich to the thrill of snorkeling at the Great …

Imagine being checked into your hotel for, I don’t know, say a business trip. You’re all unpacked and are in a meeting when you notice you have a voice mail …

We’ve said over and over that when you travel to another country, it’s best to have an idea of the social norms of wherever you’re visiting. That way you don’t …