20 tourist faux pas to avoid
Earlier this month, two American sisters were arrested in Cambodia for using their visit to Angkor Wat, an ancient temple and major tourist destination, as an opportunity to strip down for a nude...
View ArticleLow-cost airline WOW’s new flights to Europe start at $99
If the plummeting euro isn’t enough to convince you to book a European vacation, then perhaps Wow Air’s new non-stop transatlantic flights starting at $99 will do the trick. On March 27, the Icelandic...
View Article‘Hacking’ RV life in San Francisco: Two artists find it rocks
Artist and photographer Amy Salvato had never been in an RV before she and her husband Michael, a jazz guitarist and bandleader, moved into one in December 2013. It was a step up from living in a...
View ArticleLonely Planet’s Top 10 ‘value’ travel spots for 2016
Top 10 this, Top 10 that — it’s all rather subjective when it comes to travel, isn’t it? While debating the merits of one destination over another may make for great water-cooler chat, knowing which...
View ArticleTechy Travel
In the 2002 movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Toula goes to travel agency school to learn how to book vacations for people. The sequel won’t be released until March 2016, but I’d bet that Nia Vardalos’...
View ArticleD.C. cherry blossoms to peak mid-March
If your Spring Break will include a trip to Washington D.C. this year and you’re a fan of the gorgeous cherry blossom trees, you may have timed it perfectly. According to an Associated Press story...
View ArticleAn app for Texas parks
You might think that if you’re headed to a Texas State Park, leaving your phone behind would be a wise move. Disconnect. Let the world buzz off for a while as you soak in the outdoors. Be unavailable....
View ArticleSpontaneity Leads to Spectacular Experiences in Varanasi India
Just last week, The New York Times published a surprising travel tip. Plan less = less stress. The article noted that although that sounds counterintuitive, the key is spontaneity. “For the last five...
View ArticleBudget Travel Tips
Low Budget = More Travel + More Experiences For nearly 50 years I’ve been a budget solo traveler. It doesn’t matter that I’m eligible for AARP benefits. I enjoy community-style hostels and Airbnbs. I...
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