
Thinking about traveling to Cuba? Here are my complicated feelings on the country — as well as my one-week itinerary, budget, tips, and recommendations.
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Thinking about traveling to Cuba? Here are my complicated feelings on the country — as well as my one-week itinerary, budget, tips, and recommendations.
Think back to five years ago. Do you think the world has changed a lot since then? If you’d asked me a few months ago, I probably would’ve said no. We already had internet and Step Up 2, so what more could we really need? But last month, I realized that things — at least […]
Waiting in lines is a part of travel. It sucks, but there’s nothing you can do about it — most of the time. If you’re an American citizen or resident who’s sick of waiting in line at domestic airports, I’ve got the perfect solution for you. Global Entry. Thanks to its participation with TSA Precheck, […]
Since publishing this post a few years ago, several readers have complained about HotelTonight’s customer service and prices. In light of that, I now recommend using Booking.com or Airbnb instead (sign up with my Airbnb link, and you’ll receive a free $35 credit!). Those are the two apps I use the most these days; Booking has fantastic […]
When’s the last time you saw the stars? Like, really, saw the stars? And pointed out constellations? I hope it was yesterday. But in reality, it was probably a lot longer ago than that. Too long. It had been for me. Up until this past weekend, which I had the pleasure of spending in Joshua […]
I’m taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: taxes. If you’re an American travel blogger, this post is for YOU! If not, here’a a post about how to kiss in Mongolia that you might like. Let’s talk taxes. No one likes ’em, but everybody’s gotta pay […]
It’s 2014. Woot woot! What do you want to do this year? Travel more? (I hope so!) If that’s the case, take a second to reflect on what’s been holding you back thus far. I bet I can take a guess: “I don’t have the money.” Though that’s a good excuse, it’s still that: an excuse. […]
Ketchikan, Alaska is known as Alaska’s “First City” and “The Salmon Capital of the World.” To me, it’s just been home for the past three summers. It’s on an island (the 12th biggest in the US), so the only way to get here is by boat, plane, or birth. Whether you’re visiting Alaska via cruise, […]
“Cultural immersion” is such a buzzword buzzphrase (can you say that?) these days. Nobody wants to be a “tourist;” they want to be a “traveler.” Nobody wants to skim the surface of a country or a culture; they want to become “immersed.” Though I think the whole traveler/tourist debate is a load of elitist baloney […]
2013 is going to rock. That’s because it’s YOUR year to travel. Yesterday, I talked travel motivation and making travel your priority. And how you should take one step TODAY to make your dream trip happen. But what if you don’t know what that one step should be? Welllll, without further ado, here’s your 7-step […]