Are you ready for REAL ID? Starting October 1, 2020, if you’re an American above the age of 18 and traveling by air within the U.S., you will need a REAL ID. That means a REAL ID-compliant or enhanced driver’s…
Do you dream of visiting the great pyramids of Egypt? Eating your way through Tuscany? Exploring the Serengeti by Land Cruiser? I get it. Just imagining what things will be like at your ideal destination is half the fun. That…
Should you use a travel agent? Heck yes! I love the internet, but there’s something to be said for talking to an expert. For all the ways the internet has positively changed the travel industry, I’d argue that the sheer…
The gift of travel can be so thoughtful. And does anyone deserve a vacation more than a mom? I certainly don’t think so! This year, many Mother's Day go-to's are out of the question. No spa day, no brunch with…
One of the most challenging aspects of travel can be the lack of sleep. Whether it’s changing time zones, taking the red eye, or a noisy hotel room, sleepiness is the last thing you need when you’re out of your…
The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means: prime travel season. Air travel has changed so much in recent years. You can check-in from your phone, keep up to date with delays from an app,…
Travel is the perfect way to build memories that will last a lifetime. But even the closest families or friend groups might find traveling together a bit of a battle. There’s nothing like a trip to magnify our personality traits—both…
Do you love going on vacation, but despise flying? Do you find yourself daydreaming of Italy, but are too nervous to actually go because don’t speak the language? Do you love planning a trip, but become so overwhelmed on the…
If you have kids, you don’t have a lot of time to read. My pet peeve is a long winded blog about family travel that’s light on tips, but just FULL of funny anecdotes. You just need the tips. So…
A few simple items can take travel from brutal to manageable. Your favorite headache medicine. Advil, Tylenol... whatever you depend on to help with aches and pains is almost as important as packing your driver's license and phone! Sunglasses. I…