It can be sad to check your trust at the ticketing counter, but not everyone has good intentions; stealing from tourists can be very lucrative. To avoid getting scammed or pickpocketed, take a healthy dose of pragmatism, keep your eyes open, and consider that if something seems too good to be true that it probably … More Common Travel Scams

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed, we’re wondering when we’ll be let out. There is much speculation, but we did a bit of research to provide the latest expert opinions, as well as destinations you can still travel to right now, with some added planning and testing.  Currently, countries are deciding what’s best … More When can we travel again, and where can we go now?

It’s the time of year when it’s hard to avoid thinking about change. Some years I’m really into setting resolutions and goals. This year…not so much. We’re meeting goals every day just trying to survive and stay sane! Any extra effort can seem exhausting. So I thought it might be more fun to think about … More New Year’s Travel Resolutions: 10 Ways to Change How You Travel

Before I tell you about the depth of my love for the German Weihnachtsmarkt, you should know that Christmas isn’t even my favorite holiday (it’s Halloween)! That’s how powerful the markets are. Germans excel at Christmas. I’m not entirely sure they gave us the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as we know them today, even … More German Christmas Markets: What to eat, drink, and shop for

From camping, to glamping, to grandma’s, to Airbnbs…efficient road trip packing is an essential art. Two main ideas: (1) Don’t overdo it, but allow yourself more creature comforts than you would bring on a flight. Having most of the things you need on hand will leave you free to enjoy the journey. (2) Be organized … More Road Trip Packing List