Category: Tips and Tricks
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Why Is My Flight Delayed?
I know it’s hard not to take airline delays and cancellations personally, especially with the increasing frequency of airplane scheduling issues. I assure you, though, the airlines want these flights to go off without a hitch just as much if not more than the average traveler. Every delay is an added expense to the company-…
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Is It Worth Seeing a Cloudy Solar Eclipse?
I hope all of my North American friends enjoyed our very exciting solar eclipse last week! I know sometimes it seems that we’re experiencing a solar eclipse every few years, but this time was special- it’s the first time a total solar eclipse has been visible in all three North American countries since 1979, and…
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What to Pack for Winter Travel
This page includes affiliate links. If you choose to buy through these links I may earn a small commission with no additional cost to you! When I first started traveling, I made the classic mistake of looking at the weather and deciding that I was from a much cooler, wetter climate and would be fine.…
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Gift Ideas For The Traveler In Your Life
Happy Cyber Monday, y’all! With the holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering what to get for an avid traveler- or even a checklist to kick start your own adventures. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of what I consider the ultimate travel accessories. Make sure to take advantage of Black Friday- or…
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How To Avoid Bedbugs While Traveling
As an avid traveler who has visited over 30 countries in the past decade, I have only had the misfortune of encountering bed bugs once- and hopefully I haven’t just jinxed myself here. With the current uptick (ha) in news media regarding France’s so-called bed-bug crisis, I thought it would be handy to compile a…
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How to Combat Jetlag
Jet lag- the mortal enemy of travelers worldwide! The Oxford Dictionary defines jet lag as extreme tiredness and other physical effects felt by a person after a long flight across several time zones. Those who have traveled long distances by plane may be familiar with symptoms of daytime fatigue, stomach problems , and a general…
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Reflecting on 30 Countries- An Interview
Picture this: we’re in France- inexplicably the thirtieth country I’ve visited in my lifetime. I’m accompanied by my friend Melanie, a Chicago based screen and stage writer. To celebrate my accomplishment, Melanie and I have decided to head to the very top of the Eiffel Tower and take in the city from above. There’s a…
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Top Five Travel Apps to Keep On Your Phone
As a seasoned traveler, I’m always looking for apps that make my trips easier while taking up as little room on my phone as possible. Having just gotten back from a multi-month trip around Europe, I’m able to say with confidence that these five travel apps were absolutely essential to my trip!
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Top Five Ways to Avoid the Line in Paris
No matter how much time is spent in Paris, it never feels like enough! New visitors may find themselves stuck with extensive waits to see busy museums and wasting their limited time on long lines. Using a few strategies I’ve accumulated over years of traveling, I was able to get into the Louvre within fifteen…
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Christmas Market Survival Guide
When I thought of Christmas markets in Europe, I had always pictured something similar to a crafts fare. After market hopping for a few weeks, I’ve realized that the crafts goods are usually more along the lines of holiday decorations than Christmas presents, though it can vary dramatically from market to market. Traveling with a…