Tag Archive | travel
A Better Way to Carry Your Gadgets and Gizmos
I know as a modern traveler we have to put up with a lot of things: airport lines, baggage fees and transporting all of our toys and gizmos safely and securely are just the beginning of a very lengthy list. At the DC Travel and Adventure Show last month I caught up with a man […]
Before You Go…
I think we can all agree there’s a lot of work that goes into getting away. Planning the trip, paying all of the up-front costs (plane ticket, etc.), tying up loose ends at work, arranging for a house-sitter and pet-sitter, putting a hold on your mail and newspaper… the list goes on and on. Beyond […]
Packing Light?
I know 33 pounds sounds like a lot, especially to someone who carries a 25-pound camera for a living. But when you’re cramming everything you need (and think you need) for a two-week trip in a country you’ve never visited the weight limit seems like a real challenge. I understand the reason for the weight […]
Avoiding Pesky Travel Fees
If there’s one thing my father taught me from a very early age, it’s that you should never pay someone for the so-called privilege of spending your own money. It can be pretty hard to stick to that advice when traveling — especially these days. Case in point: our last trip to Italy. We used […]
Local Connections in Luxury
If you want to visit an exotic locale and expand your horizons, I say that’s great. But you still might be nervous about pushing your comfort zone and might prefer the security of a tour. Well, we’ve found two companies now offering the luxury tour experience without the luxury “bubble”. We’ll profile the first this […]
Make an Effort: Traveling for Valentine’s Day
“No, I didn’t forget…” How many of us have said that on February 13 and had to lie through our teeth? I will admit, this has never happened to me. Even when I wasn’t in a relationship, I’d have flowers delivered to each single girl in my small newsroom with a note saying “no girl […]
Catching a Travel Bug
We love travel. We love experiencing new people, new places — opening our minds to how excitingly varied the world can be. Unfortunately, this time of year in particular, travel often means exposing yourself to some not-so-pleasant things. Namely other passengers’ germs. Here in the United States, we’re in the midst of a particularly intense […]
Travel Tips: Grab Your “Go Bag”
Have you ever arrived at your travel destination and realized you forgot something small but important? We’re pretty sure we aren’t the only travelers to end a long day of cars, buses, airports and taxis with the realization your toothbrush didn’t make the trip. Amanda and I have found a great solution, we call it […]
Boys and Travel Toys
Last week we tackled holiday gift ideas for the female traveler on your “nice” list — this week it’s the guys’ turn. Again, no disclaimers needed here, these gift selections are my own finds. We boys — I mean men.. suave, sophisticated, worldly, manly men — travel light. We don’t need two bags of clothes and a […]
Great Gifts for the Female Traveler
The holiday season is now upon us and you may find yourself wondering what you should get for the female traveler in your life. I know shopping for your significant other can be challenging at times, especially when she doesn’t give you much of an idea of what she’d like or need. If you’re here […]
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