Apples, squash, pumpkin, corn mazes and the smell of spice all drum up images of Fall. This time of year is perfect for travel because prices for hotels and flights are lower, crowds are smaller, and the weather has cooled off a bit. So check your kids’ school schedule and enjoy the season with a […]
Here’s Where Luggage Goes After You Check It
Ever wondered what happens to your precious luggage after you bid your farewells at the ticket counter? I have imagined many scenarios and in some instances see the evidence of those assumptions once I retrieve my battered baggage. This Hipmunk article which originally appeared on The Tailwind blog pulls the curtain on your luggage’s journey. […]
The Traveler’s Guide To Tipping Internationally
Tipping internationally is one of those travel tips you should research before you travel to another country. Every culture has its norms and expectations. I like to respect them no matter what they are – it’s just common courtesy and what I consider to be responsible tourism. Here are some general guidelines to tipping in […]
Findery For Windows App Helps More People Discover World
Travel planning, sharing, and discovering exciting destinations is at the core of a few things I love to do. Several apps have made the process more enjoyable over the years. Findery is my go-to app for sharing micro stories behind my travel experiences. I love it because it does social sharing in the travel space […]
San Francisco Can Teach the World About Travel and Diversity
The first time I visited San Francisco I was a senior in high school. I stopped through on my way to Stanford, readying myself for what would be my new home for the next four years of my life. It was the furthest I had been from Brooklyn. As diverse as New York is, San […]
Voluntourism: Helpful or Hurtful?
Jet to an exotic country. Get immersed in local customs. Help build a house or dig a well. Make buddies with fascinating people you’d never meet otherwise. A “voluntourism” trip seems like a great way to give back or improve the world in a small way. It can be, but you should ask a lot […]
How To Get the Best Seat on the Plane
Traveling on a plane can come with a slew of seat-based comfort challenges, whether you’re assigned to a seat that doesn’t recline or located just adjacent to the bathroom. If you want to get the best seat without having to pay extra cash, there are a few simple tips to follow. While you might not […]
Cities Less Traveled: Queens, The True Melting Pot
New York City is known worldwide for its diversity but the true melting pot of the city’s five boroughs is Queens. It is not the first stop for most tourists visiting New York (unless they have family living there), but it’s where dozens of ethnic groups settle down and call home. Funny enough, most people who […]
Thornbury Castle: One Of Few Castles In England To Stay Overnight
The drive through the English countryside, characterized by its hedge-rowed bushes and open fields, appropriately sets the stage for a tourist arriving at Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire, England. It’s one of several things to do outside of London but one of few castles in England to stay overnight. Imagery from Medieval tales, history books, Shakespearean […]
Choosing Summer Travel Over Choosing Summer Camp
Our family is in the thick of our summer travel madness. I knew July would be busy so I had to think hard about choosing summer travel over choosing summer camp. I opted to keep the boys out of summer camp so that we could focus on travel and learn more being out and about. […]