In this post I talked about being a good host, and likewise I think it’s just as important to practice good house guest etiquette. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re staying with someone else this holiday…
There are two kinds of road trips. Those where you enjoy the ride and have no particular timetable. Those where you have a long way to go and not a lot of time to get there. As much as I…
With the holidays coming up, I know a lot of us are gearing up to open our homes for friends and family visiting from afar. As someone who has stayed in some of the best hotels and BnBs in the…
Oh, the joys of family travel. Traveling with children, especially young children, can be so challenging, so exhausting that it will make you question why you thought this was a good idea in the first place …and by that I…
The Thanksgiving holiday isn't only the start of shopping season, it's unrivaled as one of the busiest travel times. With legendary weather delays (remember the blizzard a few years ago?) and every possible flight being booked solid, the key to…
Yay! You made it! Here are the top things I always do after I arrive at a new destination. 1. Use the bathroom As soon as I disembark I head to the second closest bathroom. I say second because everyone…
If I could, I’d only ever travel carry-on only! It only takes the airline losing your luggage once to never want to check a bag again. Add on to the fact that it’s an extra line to wait in when…
There’s nothing like these major storms to make us think, “What would I do if?” And since storms that shut down air space and lay waste to entire regions can happen any time of the year, here’s my checklist to consider…
Let’s talk Planet Earth. If you know anything about me, you know I very obviously love exploring this incredible planet. Whether it’s cities mere hours from my home in New York City or far-flung destinations that top many peoples’ bucket…
When we travel, chances are we'll leave home without something important. I find that even with all my travel experience and numerous checklists, I sadly make the same mistakes over and over again. Here are several travel mistakes I find…