Tourist Meets Traveler

I am a bit of a sucker for tourist traps. Some experiences, no matter how cliched, you can't miss. Here is a list of Tourist Traps You Must Try along with a few tips on how to enjoy them. New York is full of gems that lure travelers of…

Admit it, one of the first things you do when you get to your hotel room is check out the toiletries. Guests used to find generic soaps, lotions and mini shampoos emblazoned with the chain logo in less exclusive digs. Thankfully, hotels…

If you are looking for a place to see the kind of stars that walk read carpets, these clubs will be some of the best locations for celeb spotting. California - Los Angeles Greystone Manor Supperclub - Rihanna is fan of this club. Maybe…

“Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.” - Anne Herbert I didn't discover a true, burning desire to read until I was out of my teens. I picked up 'Bridget Jones'…

We are thrilled to announce that Tourist Meets Traveler has been chosen as a National Geographic Kids Brand Ambassador! Our mission is to explore every facet of traveling, enjoying all life has to offer and living each day with a thirst…

To really experience Southern California at its finest, a stay at Paradise Point in San Diego is a must! My family found this quietly hidden piece of paradise four years ago and have gone back each year since to experience both the…

American, Delta and United airlines are all enforcing stricter carry on limitations. As of March 2, 2014, your carry on bag must be approximately 22" x 14" x 9" or smaller. The Good: Southwest and JetBlue both have a 10" x 16" x 24"…

The wonderful people of Hasbro shared some toys with us to try out. The Tourist Meets Traveler team put some tiny interns to "work" reviewing each item. Ranging from 10-2, here is how the toys ranked in the eyes of moms and kids. Super…

The walls hiding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley are down and the reveal is well worth the wait. We still don't have an official opening date, but vacation packages featuring Diagon Alley begin June 29th 2014. However,…

There are many reasons a vacation or travel adventure can become a nightmare. Stolen passports, weather problems, lost luggage and illness are just a few of the common issues that ruin the experience. However, one mistake that gets…