If you’re flying this weekend, especially through the Northeast, keep a close eye on your flight status. A powerful line of thunderstorms has brought heavy rain, damaging winds and the…

Greetings from Toronto, where I’m visiting my in-laws. Unfortunately, the air quality here has been poor because of wildfire smoke drifting in from hundreds of miles away. It’s a reminder…

A reader recently asked: “We’re headed to Rome, Florence, and Cinque Terre the last week of August. We’re trying to be prepared for which apps we should have on our…

Flight delays and worse, cancellations, can really throw a wrench into your travel plans. Here are my go-to tips, websites and apps to help you deal with weather delays and…

For me, packing has become a lot simpler over the years, not because I bring less but because I’ve figured out which travel gadgets genuinely deserve a permanent spot in…

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A shocking video from Yellowstone National Park is going viral after a tourist was seriously injured Friday evening when a bull bison tossed him about eight feet into the air….

Our adventure continues! I left off with our flight from Vienna to Rome’s Fiumicino (FCO) Airport. Originally, I planned to book a hotel in Rome, but after looking at the…

I’ve been fortunate in so many ways, including being born in the United States of America, where dreams really can come true. I know the U.S. has developed some negative…

I just got a text from my cousin asking: “Did you use your phone in Italy, and how much did it cost?” It’s a question I get all the time….

As America marks its 250th birthday, the best place to celebrate the nation’s remarkable journey is Washington, DC. During this once-in-a-generation milestone, the capital comes alive with special exhibitions, commemorative…

Since I just returned from almost a month in Europe, I’ve decided to answer some reader questions that I get often. Including these two from last year: Patti C wrote:…

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One of the reasons we love renting apartments when we travel is that it lets us live like the locals. We get more space, a kitchen, and best of all,…

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