How to Prepare for a Successful Solo Trip with a Child
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.
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Married Solo Travel—The Reasons and Benefits
I’ve been in a committed relationship for years. Here's why married solo travel works for me and for others.
18 Tips for a Solo Road Trip Out West
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.
What to Pack in Your Road Trip Emergency Kit
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?
Important Safety Step: Getting Vaccinated Before Traveling
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.
Stay Safe: Register Your Trip with the State Department
I’ve filed my plans for many risky trips since, and discovered a wealth of information to help me prepare.
16 Safety Tips for Solo Travel
Traveling solo can be an exciting and empowering way to see the world. Following basic safety tips can help mitigate your risks.
Planning a Girls' Trip: 5 Important Things to Consider
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.
19 Simple Steps to Prep Your House for a Vacation
Make sure your home is safe and sound while you travel and ease the transition back to reality with these 19 steps to prep your house for a vacation.
How to Plan a Trip Itinerary So You Don’t Miss a Thing
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.
Frommer’s Travel Tips Help You Save Money, Minimize Mistakes
A comprehensive list of the best websites and apps to help you plan your travels and save money - straight from Pauline Frommer herself.
How to Use Google Flights and Save Money
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.
Unpacking After a Trip: 13 Extra Clean Tips
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.
Easy Zero-Waste Travel Tips
There are lots of other ways to save the earth while you see all of it. Check out these easy zero-waste travel tips.
Things to Check Before Choosing a Flight (Beyond Price)
Here are the things to check before choosing a flight, because the cheapest flight might not be the best.
The 10 Essentials for Hiking, Plus a Few Pro Tips
A lesson on the 10 essentials for hiking and why they’re especially important when you’re hiking solo, or in rugged terrain.
What's in My Pack: Day Hiking Essentials
My pack contains day hiking essentials that will not only keep me comfortable, but also keep me alive in case of an emergency.
8 Surprising Sun-Smart Tips for Outdoor Travel
Youthful vanity has led to three painful rounds of topical chemotherapy. So let me share some sun-smart tips.
Travel Gear We Love: Travel Cosmetics Edition
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.
Travel Gear We Love: Travel Clothes Edition
You don't have to spend a fortune on travel clothes; these are the favorites that you'll find in our bags.
The Pros and Cons of a Viking River Cruise
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.
Top Tips for Choosing a Hotel on a Budget
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.
How to Get International Phone Service — Three Ways to Stay Connected
International phone service is almost essential anymore. So let's examine your options.
12 Pointers on Traveling Better from The Points Guy
Julianne met up with The Points Guy at a travel show and took notes to share with you, dear friends, on traveling better.
Adapter, Converter or Transformer: Simple Tips for Choosing the Right Device
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.
Backing Up Your Travel Photos: Hard-Won Lessons
I learned the hard way that iCloud doesn't automatically create a backup of the travel photos you took that day with your iPhone.
How to Survive Long Flights Comfortably
I rely on a few pieces of gear to alleviate the discomfort of existing in just 17.2 inches for a day or two.
Beginners' Guide to Public Transportation
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.
The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Is Great Public Transportation
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.