Bring a Carabiner to Help Keep Your Luggage Secure
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader James M., who says: “I…
Travel Tip of the Day
What Airline Should You Fly When Traveling with a Surfboard?
Surf’s up! If you hadn’t seen, on August 20, surfing became California’s official state sport. Since we have a lot of subscribers from California, I…
Does Your Airline Carry This Great Free Amenity for Young Flyers?
Since I travel for a living, I was really worried about how my newborn son would react to being on a plane. Would his ears…
Look Out for Two-in-One Crosswalks
Following yesterday’s tip on looking both ways before crossing the street… What always throws me for a loop in Europe—and specifically London and Paris—is that…
Always Look Both Ways
When I was growing up, my parents instilled in me the instinct to always look left, right and then left again before crossing any street….
Get to Know the Hotel Shower Before You Hop in
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Benita, who left the following…
A Message From the TSA Regarding Duty Free Liquids
I received an email from the TSA this week (they have a newsletter; you can sign up in the bottom-right here) reminding travelers that all…
What Legal Marijuana in Canada Means for Border Crossings
This morning, Canada became the first major world economy to legalize marijuana. The “national experiment,” as the New York Times called it, will be interesting to…
How I Handle a Loud A/C Unit in a Hotel Room
If you’re a light sleeper like I am, you’ve probably been annoyed once or twice (or more) by a hotel air conditioning unit going on…
Bring a Bungee Cord for Added Safety
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Fred M., who says: “I…
Open the Airplane Lavatory Door Slowly
When there’s no line for an airplane lavatory, and it seems unoccupied, I recommend opening the door slowly. Why? Because sometimes people forget to lock…
How to Not Be an Ugly Tourist According to Rick Steves
My buddy and European travel guru Rick Steves recently penned a great article titled “The ugly tourist (and how not to be one).” In the…
This Kayak Tool Will Help You Find the Cheapest Times to Book a Flight
One of the most common questions I get from friends and readers is a simple one: “When should I book my flight?” Normally, I say…
Alaska Airlines Now Offers Customer Service via Text Message
In case you had not heard, Alaska Airlines is officially the first airline to offer customer service via text message. You can now reach an…