Travel Tool Kit

Embrace the time of year and get out to ski or snowboard this holiday. Usually, in the winter you have few choices on how you spend it, especially when in the U.S. You can either fly south to somewhere warmer or learn to love the snowy…

When you’re planning a trip, travel insurance may just seem like another expense. As a result, many travelers are asking the question, “Why should I buy travel insurance?” The fact is, while it does cost to purchase this insurance, it is…

Most of the time, when we're shopping for luggage, we're not making decisions based on how bright the color of a suitcase is, or how exciting the pattern may be. We purchase luggage based on practical needs - like how much space we require …

We live in the technology era, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get out children excited about the world we live in when they can just look at pictures of it on their tablets, smartphones, and laptops. Whatever happened to…

I took some amazing trips this summer, I made my way to Europe, spent a few weeks in Rome, and then took a road trip to Nova Scotia.  My friends are constantly coming to me for travel advice, tips and tricks for various trips, and some…

From sunburn to sore muscles, you can enjoy all natural remedies for all your travel ailments. Relief can easily come from your kitchen pantry staples. So, skip the drugstore and raid your fridge or nearest supermarket for at-home fixes…

Everyone has their unique or even weird habits. These celebrities have admitted their quirky travel habits. Ranging from easing their fear of flying to tips for boredom, you'll find these confessions of travel habits amusing...and even…

Everyone loves life hacks, but these travel hacks for 2016 will make your family vacations, solo adventures, and business trips easier. Pack a Present for the Staff As more airlines embrace the a la carte trend in flying, get ready to…

"Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father." -Roger von Oech If we never tested the limits or dared to try something new, there would be no progress. Some of the best inventions were accidents. Penicillin…

Every weekend, I flip on NPR and listen to Car Talk as I flip pancakes and fry up some bacon. It’s a ritual I look forward to. The heartfelt teasing and banter of “Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers" fills my kitchen. Their laughs are…