My trip to Palawan province in the Philippines taught me something that every traveler should know before booking: Palawan is not one destination. It is three: Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron, each requiring a different route and, as of 2026, a different departure airport. Getting this right from the start is the single most important step in planning a hassle-free Palawan journey. *Important 2026 Update: As of March 29, 2026, all … [Read more...]
Historic River Towns Radiate New Energy in Marietta and Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA & MARIETTA, OHIO–NOVEMBER 2026–The Mid-Ohio Valley towns of Parkersburg, West Virginia and Marietta, Ohio, combine the stories and traditions of historic river towns with the new energy of dynamic downtowns and captivating family-friendly attractions. Located only two hours, via I-70 and I-77, from Columbus, Ohio, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, access is easy and the experience is one the whole family will enjoy. These … [Read more...]
7 Best AI Tools for Travel Bloggers
You go to Italy for a week and come back with a lot of images, notes on your phone and ideas for multiple articles. A month later, most of that work is still undone since editing photos, fact-checking, and writing blog pieces takes longer than intended. Travel bloggers often juggle multiple tasks, especially when posting videos or Stories on Instagram and YouTube concurrently. A few well-selected AI tools can help you accomplish that work … [Read more...]
Dating Locals While Traveling Abroad and What You Should Know
A traveler can spend weeks reading about visa rules and tipping customs and still arrive with no idea what a kiss means in the country they are visiting. The same traveler may not know that some destinations treat an unmarried couple sharing a room as a legal matter. A romance with a local is conducted under local custom and local law. Visitors who date abroad are bound by both, and the guidebooks that cover restaurants and museums usually say … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Travel Accounts and Documents Safe on a Long Trip
Somewhere between checking out of a hotel in Bangkok and catching an overnight train, you realise you can't find the email containing your next booking. Your phone battery is nearly dead, the station Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, and your passport scan is buried in a folder you haven't opened for months. Nothing has been stolen. Yet suddenly, a simple journey feels much more complicated. Long trips are wonderful for getting away from familiar … [Read more...]
How to Judge a Flight Connection Before You Book It
A flight connection can look perfectly reasonable on a booking screen and still become the most stressful part of a trip. Two itineraries may have the same destination and similar prices, yet one gives you enough time to move comfortably between flights while the other leaves very little room for a late arrival, terminal change or security check. That is why connection time should be treated as part of the itinerary, not just a number … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Belém in One Day: What to See and in What Order
Belém is where Lisbon keeps its most famous postcards. The Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries all stand within walking distance of each other on the bank of the Tagus, a short ride west of downtown, with Portugal's best-known custard tart bakery in between. That closeness is also the trap. Most visitors do the same loop at the same hour, and by late morning the lines spill down the street. The answer is order, … [Read more...]
The Cost-Per-Trip Reality: Why Expensive Luggage Becomes Cheap For Extended Travel
KEY TAKEAWAYS Long-term travelers (6+ weeks abroad or 50+ annual trips) require fundamentally different luggage criteria than weekend tourists. Durability, weight efficiency, and cost-per-year ROI replace aesthetics and color options as primary purchase drivers for travel trolley bags. Polycarbonate best trolley bags survive 500-700 trips (8-12 years), while polypropylene lasts 250-350 trips (3-5 years). For year-long backpackers or … [Read more...]
Day of The Dead in Cancún: Why We Keep Going Back to Hanal Pixán
When we first moved to Cancun, Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos in Spanish) was one of those Mexican traditions we had been curious about for years. Our first real glimpse of it came through the opening sequence of the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, with Daniel Craig walking through a spectacular Día de Muertos celebration in Mexico City surrounded by skulls, costumes, giant skeletons and crowds of revelers. We remember watching it and thinking: we … [Read more...]
Mila Rooftop, Glendale California – November 2026
This nearly 5,000 outdoor space is located on the top of the upscale Glenmark Hotel on the 7th story. Features excellent and expansive views in all directions of the nearby mountains, Glendale's downtown and beyond. The Mila offers a full kitchen and bar with plenty of comfortable seating throughout the space including at the bar. Besides the excellent service and commanding views, the food is arguably the primary highlight of a visit. We love … [Read more...]
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