Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” It’s doubly true if you desire stress-free travel. It’s the little things you do beforehand that make all the difference on your journey. While I can’t guarantee you won’t hit bumps along the way […]
If you’re looking for gifts that are essential for travel or photography lovers passionate about exploring the globe and capturing the world around them, you’ve come to the right place. Every item is something I use and recommend to my friends and family. They’re products and services every […]
I’m a huge fan of podcasts. I listen to them all the time–in the shower, on the subway, when I’m walking around New York City and, of course, when I’m traveling. I do most of my listening during trips in transit: long-haul flights, lengthy drives. On a recent […]
First, let me file this under advice I never would have thought about before until I experienced it. While visiting friends in Berkeley a few years ago I found my way to a nearby waterfront adjacent to the Albany Bulb, an old landfill that has become a park of […]
If you’re an international traveler and don’t have Global Entry (hence, a Known Traveler Number, you’re making travel way too hard. My membership is one of the best investments I’ve made…..ever. Does this sound familiar? A few years back, I flew 20+ hours from Asia. There were over […]
It was as if I was saying goodbye to a dear friend. I plopped my expired passport–the one that has traveled with me on all my adventures over the last 10 years—into the waiting envelope. The time had come for me to give up my faithful, dog-eared companion. […]
There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there, and while I love technology, I find myself overwhelmed at times. I have more apps on my phone than I could ever use in a lifetime. That said, there’s always a few that stand out. Here are seven of […]
It’s only been in the last couple of years that I’ve traveled in really frigid climates but visits to northern Manitoba where the polar bears roam and mushing in the Yukon quickly taught me the value of a good winter packing list. Below, I’ve put together a list of essential […]
How to travel together for years without killing each other. That is the question. And the answer, well, It’s not coming from me. Why? Because I haven’t a clue. No wisdom to impart. I’m not married and I’ve traveled solo more times than with friends, lovers or family. […]
I love movies. Ever since I was a kid and my mom and me stayed up late to watch old films during summer vacation, I’ve loved the escape—the fantasy. Travel is the same. I lose myself in a new world, new cultures and new experiences. Throughout the years, […]