Fall brings both crisp air and the harvest. It’s a great time to go for a wine tasting at just about any vineyard in the country. Luckily, some of us don’t have to travel far for the experience. A vineyard right in my own backyard, Great Frogs Vineyard in Annapolis, gave me a behind-the-scenes look at […]
6 Intensely Thrilling Haunted Houses
This post originally appeared on The Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog. Aside from candy corn, Jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and ghosts, there’s nothing that screams Halloween more than a haunted house. During the month of October, thousands of small-scale haunted houses crop up around the States, many at local festivals, churches, or schools. However, for those brave souls, […]
How To Buy More Than Flights With Your Frequent Flyer Miles
Thank goodness for frequent flyer miles and travel rewards programs. Most strategic travelers participate in a variety of programs in order to cash in on free flights, upgrades, free car rentals and hotel stays. And they have their fair share of frequent flyer miles tips to offer. The first of which is: even if you don’t […]
The Reason Why I Travel Solo
I love traveling with my family but I also travel solo. This post originally appeared on Findery.com and on the Huffington Post. In the video, I discuss why my reasons for traveling solo shifted. Take a visual journey with me through Costa Rica to see how the landscape of a country can help support your wellness […]
Where To Go For Fall Getaways
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 […]
5 Boutique Brooklyn Hotels For The Budget Conscious Traveler
Back in the day when travelers visited New York, most stayed put in Manhattan and Brooklyn was left to the locals. Times have quickly changed and now travelers from around the world are knocking on Brooklyn’s doors looking for a place to stay. If you’re traveling on a tight budget, these boutique Brooklyn hotels might make […]