Tips on Hiking with Young Children

Studies show that getting out in nature, away from TV screens and out amongst the trees spending time outdoors is paramount to a happy, healthy child. This fall, as the colors change and the weather finally cools, consider hitting the trails with your kiddos. Getting out in nature can be great for the soul but let’s [...]

Tips on Hiking with Young Children2018-09-14T17:45:04+00:00

How to Turn a Staycation Into An Adventure

When you think about the term ‘adventure’ some extreme images may come to mind: Daredevils base jumping from jagged cliff faces, hurling themselves into the air. Thrill seekers rafting down torrential foaming rivers, darting danger at every bend. Risk takers, with a need for speed, sand boarding down dunes on a quest for their next [...]

How to Turn a Staycation Into An Adventure2017-08-03T18:05:43+00:00

Tips on Packing Like A Pro – Part 2

With baggage fees and all that bulls@#$, travelers are incentivized to try pack light and pack smart. In my second installment of packing like a pro…yes, you guessed it…MORE packing tips! Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding what to take with you on your next big trip. […]

Tips on Packing Like A Pro – Part 22017-08-07T18:22:15+00:00

Tips on Packing Like a Pro – Part I

If MacGyver (the fictional ex-secret agent of the 1980s hit TV series of the same name) could make a bomb with bubblegum, tin foil and a toothpick, surely we common folk can pack properly for a weekend getaway. There’s nothing worse than lugging around heavy bags half- filled with unnecessary items. You pay more baggage fees, [...]

Tips on Packing Like a Pro – Part I2017-08-07T18:24:43+00:00

Travel Hacking. How to Earn More Miles…Fast.

How do you achieve elite status with priority boarding, free checked baggage, lounge access, first-class seating, free international flights and hardcore bragging rights? One way is to master the art of Travel Hacking. This is a clever way of beating the system to accumulate miles and rewards to get free flights or hotels. Many people [...]

Travel Hacking. How to Earn More Miles…Fast.2015-07-07T08:00:46+00:00

10 Tips on Managing Your Money While Abroad

How much do I need? Do I have enough? Can I afford it? Many of our fears around travel are associated with money and lack thereof. Before you go, here are a 10 quickie tips to handling your money while abroad. […]

10 Tips on Managing Your Money While Abroad2015-07-03T12:28:28+00:00

Before You Go: 5 Admin Things to Do Before You Travel Overseas

Before You Go: 5 Admin Things to Do Before You Travel Overseas So you’ve scoured the globe, talked to your peeps and finally decided on where to go for your first big trip. Next step is to plan this bad boy and get all those exciting admin details out of the way for a problem-free [...]

Before You Go: 5 Admin Things to Do Before You Travel Overseas2015-04-20T14:18:20+00:00

Money Saving Travel Websites and Apps

Want to save money when you book travel? Eager to go on vacation but think you can’t afford it? While travel can be expensive at times, here are some great travel websites and apps that save you money on flights and hotels; as well as ways to save money by tapping into the shared economy. Here’s [...]

Money Saving Travel Websites and Apps2015-01-26T12:13:10+00:00

Holiday Travel Survival Tips

It’s that time of year again. When the lineups are long, the TSA security check lines are rife with cranky passengers and the winter weather wreaks havoc on travel schedules everywhere…yes it’s holiday travel time! Yay! Fear not! Here a few handy travel tips and apps that can help alleviate your travel stress this holiday [...]

Holiday Travel Survival Tips2014-12-14T21:38:51+00:00