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9 things you didn’t know you could pack in a carry-on

Not checking a bag means you have to be way more conscious of what you’re allowed and not allowed to bring on airplanes. Some…

On a 9-day trip to Germany, I brought one carry-on and a personal item (backpack). Even though I packed light, there were still multiple…

Traveling to many people seems scary. In fact, I used to be nervous about all sorts of things. People have tried to put the…

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,…

October 31, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the door of Castle Church in Wittenburg….

One of the reasons I started this blog was to share my travel successes and failures with others. If I learn something the hard…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….