Road Trip: Munich to Berlin in a week
We embarked on an ambitious week-long road trip from Munich to Berlin, with stops along the way in different Bavarian towns, the Austrian Alps,…
Travel Guide: Lutherland
October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg….
Confesssion: my worst travel mistakes
One of the reasons I started this blog was to share my travel successes and failures with others. If I learn something the hard…
6 ways to save money on your next trip
I’m not saying I’m a cheapskate, but I can be. I plan quite a few trips every year, so I try to save money…
Still my favorite hotel-booking site
Back in 2015, I posted that two of my favorite accommodating-booking sites were Airbnb and Booking.com. I still use both of these regularly, and…
Travel product review: jimmyCASE
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I’m big on traveling light. I like items that are versatile…
10 things to double-check before a trip
There are always things I forget. I don’t mean to, but when there are so many details of the trip to remember, you’re bound…
Free (and almost free) things to do in New York City
We took a day trip to NYC from Philadelphia when we visited some friends. It’s been years since I’ve visited (and the last time…
Creating a trip wardrobe
It can be a challenge to select which items you’re going to bring on a trip, especially when you’re packing light. Each item needs…
Travel Guide to Miami (Part two)
What do you do when it’s cold and windy in Ohio? Go to Miami, of course. People from all over the world flock to…
Tips for saving money at the airport
Airports are smart. They know you have to be there for hours on end and you will get thirsty, hungry and bored. They want you…
Travel Guide: Baja California Mexico
Baja California was as beautiful as I thought it would be. I was attracted this area because it wasn’t just a typical beach destination….
How to keep making the same travel mistakes
Do you want to keep making the same mistakes over and over? Do you like to read advice, and then do the opposite? Do…
Tips for packing in the winter
Which takes up more room: a down coat or a bikini? Packing for winter weather can sometimes be a drag, because it means you…
How to pack a carry-on (first-timer’s guide)
If you’ve never tried to pack only with a carry-on, then read on. This article is for you. This website is filled with articles…