Broken strollers, paying extra to sit with kids: Why family travel is not so simple in the air. Allie Olson will fly for the first time with two young children in September. She is already nervous about the two flights it will require from Tennessee to California, even though there are still over a month […]
The United States is a country that has alone given to us writing greats such as Mark Twain and Stephen King, documentaries such as Oscar-winning Mel Gibson, and the most significant Hollywood directors like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, besides a caped superheroine known as Superman and the saviors in Wonder Woman, Transformers. I once […]
The world is full of amazing places to explore and experience yet so many of us struggle with the planning process. We spend hours poring over maps and flight prices only to find ourselves overwhelmed by all the options at our fingertips. What if I said that apps could help take the stress out of […]
Tipping can be a tricky topic – especially when it comes to shuttle drivers. Whether you’re taking a taxi an Uber or Lyft or using public transportation like a bus there are certain rules of thumb for how much you should tip your driver. I’m here to break down the basics so that you can […]
For countries worldwide, eating street food is one of the best ways to experience local culture and immerse yourself in another country. Many local vendors have done their best to accommodate the influx of tourists and foreign diners by adopting cleaner cooking practices. However, getting too comfortable when eating abroad is dangerous, and you should […]
As smartphones continue to get smarter, travelers are increasingly reliant on them to get from point A to point B. This has caused a recent influx of apps that provide a much-needed solution for typical travel pain. While this seemingly endless supply of apps is revolutionary, there is some that rise above. Below are the […]
The answer is no and yes. It all depends on the airline you’re flying and their specific rules and regulations. Some airlines allow the use of bluetooth headphones during takeoff and landing, while others forbid any headphones at all during these times. And still, other airlines are somewhere in between, allowing the use of bluetooth […]
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is traditionally the last day for Catholics to indulge before Ash Wednesday and has evolved into quite the party, not only in the American South but across the country. It’s the last day of Carnival season, and the party only gets bigger yearly. People typically associate New Orleans, […]
You’re nearly there. You can see the light flickering at the end of the tunnel, and it’s almost… SPRING BREAK! So what kind of Spring Breaker are you going to be this year? The Beach Bum Is your idea of a good time sun, sea, sand, and cocktails? Then you’re a Beach Bum and proud […]
Your trip is over, your laundry is put away (ok, maybe not quite yet), and you have your souvenir t-shirt to show. But that doesn’t come close to immortalizing the trip of a lifetime, and maybe you want to do something extraordinary with your stamped rail passes and photos. To help you get started, we’ve […]
