Travel Tips

A lesson on the 10 essentials for hiking and why they’re especially important when you’re hiking solo, or in rugged terrain.

My pack contains day hiking essentials that will not only keep me comfortable, but also keep me alive in case of an emergency.

Youthful vanity has led to three painful rounds of topical chemotherapy. So let me share some sun-smart tips.

A solo road trip out west is iconic. But going it alone in regions where gas stations are few and far between does require you to be smart about a few things.

After some trial and error, we’ve found some unique toiletries and travel cosmetics that we love to take when we’re on the go.

You don't have to spend a fortune on travel clothes; these are the favorites that you'll find in our bags.

Most of my travel is roughing it, but I could get used to the little luxuries of a Viking River Cruise. Here are the pros and cons.

Choosing a hotel on a budget frees up money for fun things, and if it’s a good vacation, then you won’t be spending much time in your room.

We’ve grown to rely on a range of trip-planning sites over the years. But one of the best tools we love is Google Flights.

International phone service is almost essential anymore. So let's examine your options.

Traveling solo can be an exciting and empowering way to see the world. Following basic safety tips can help mitigate your risks.

I’ve filed my plans for many risky trips since, and discovered a wealth of information to help me prepare. 

A comprehensive list of the best websites and apps to help you plan your travels and save money - straight from Pauline Frommer herself.

Julianne met up with The Points Guy at a travel show and took notes to share with you, dear friends, on traveling better.

So much to see! So much to do! How do you do it all? These steps can help you plan a trip itinerary that’s as detailed or as loose as you choose.

Coming home from a great trip can be a huge letdown. Ease the transition back to reality with these 19 steps to prep your house for a vacation.

Even if you and your ladies don’t succumb to food poisoning in the street (Bridesmaids) or roll down a hill (Wine Country), planning a girls’ trip can be an amazing bonding experience and an opportunity for a special kind of travel. Here are five things to consider.

If you’re traveling internationally, you’ll likely need an adapter, converter or transformer to ensure that your trip is electrifying in all the right ways. 

Traveling solo with your child or children is incredibly rewarding. If you think you'd like to begin exploring the world with your child or children, consider these suggestions.

There are lots of other ways to save the earth while you see all of it. Check out these easy zero-waste travel tips.

I learned the hard way that iCloud doesn't automatically create a backup of the travel photos you took that day with your iPhone.

I rely on a few pieces of gear to alleviate the discomfort of existing in just 17.2 inches for a day or two.

We all love a good travel souvenir. But an infectious disease is not something you want to bring home or try to treat in a foreign country.

Travel is messy. That’s part of what makes it wonderful. But I don’t want to bring that into my closet. So unpacking after a trip is a thing. 

I’ve been in a committed relationship for years. Here's why married solo travel works for me and for others.

Even if you think the only possible bumps in your road trip are traffic accidents, who wants to take selfies with the tow truck crew?

Public transportation can be intimidating if you don't live in a city where you use it regularly. The more you use it, the easier it gets; these tips and tricks can help you feel more comfortable.

A Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour will get you where you’re going, but it will also provide amazing local insight along the way.