Practical Travel Tips

I have to be honest, I really love my clothes. Particularly the items I purchased abroad. They make me happy because they are…

It took some time, but over the years I have refined my packing system. I use 95% of the stuff I bring and the remaining 5% are items I bring for emergencies that thankfully I don’t have to use every time. No matter where I travel in the world, here are the travel items I never leave the house without:

Reflecting on my Rome trip, I realized that time is just as valuable as money! It’s all about finding the balance of having an affordable stay that maximizes your vacation time. If you want to achieve this vacation sweet spot, here are 3 key things you need to do before you book your accommodation:

I was fortunate to explore 7 countries in 2016. No matter where I travel to in the world, I find that doing the following 15 practical things always leads to a pleasant experience!

I know planning a vacation can be overwhelming for many people. There are many things to consider, like “How can I make…

I’ve had my fair share of travel disasters, which caused me to pay more attention to travel insurance. A few years ago I got a VentureOne credit card from Capital One so I could rack up points with my big flight purchases. I chose this card mainly because it had no annual fee, a reasonable APR, no foreign transaction fees, and a great purchase point system. However, a recent review of my credit card benefits reminded me that I also have decent built-in insurance as a cardholder.

Apps are a great way to eliminate unnecessary issues during travel. Being a few weeks away from my Euro excursion has me in major trip planning mode and one of the things I’m considering is what apps to use during my trip. I surveyed a few of my globetrotting friends asking about their favorite apps to use during their adventures. Here is list of apps that will assist you with language barriers, money management, staying connected, navigation & guides, and trip organization. All of the apps are free or low cost and available for Android & iOS. 

My ability to put together the funds to travel comes to down to how I manage my finances and stick to my budget. I recognize that, depending on your income, it might be hard to save a lot. But trust me: every dollar adds up. Here are 5 obvious and not-so-obvious ways to boost your travel funds!

Here are three key strategies I use to catch cheap flight tickets: 1) Use multiple search engines. 2) Bookmark travel deal websites. 3) Use an incognito browser.