travel stories

Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies like VRBO have had their controversies, but they’ve also garnered their share of fans. From people who want to stay in a larger …

When we’re staying at a hotel, I’m not looking for personalized service. I like for the hotel staff to be pleasant and it’s a nice touch if they remember a …

For people who aren’t nudists, the whole nudist lifestyle is a big mystery full of a lot of misconceptions. They think that clothing-optional places and activities are full of young …

There are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing …

It’s a rare passenger who’s happy when they see a baby brought onto a plane. It’s not only the “winner” who gets to sit next to the little ones for …

I just don’t understand people. Especially people on planes. My husband told you the other day that we took a very spontaneous long weekend to Aruba. It took a bit …

When you think of summer in New York City, Coney Island often tops the list of classic experiences. Between the beach, boardwalk, hot dogs, and amusement rides, it’s a throwback …

The Moment I Realized My Wife Had Become a Seasoned Traveler It’s not often you feel like a mentor to your spouse. But there I was, sitting at Austin-Bergstrom Airport …

The other day we told you about a passenger behavior that’s so brazen that it even has a name. Little did we know that we’d come across a real-life story …

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 …