Travel Tips Archives

Wise Debit Card for Travel: How to Get It, Fund It, and Use It Abroad

Published on: July 29, 2026 by Tom Bartel

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The Wise debit card gives you the real exchange rate in 200+ countries with no foreign transaction fees. Here’s exactly how to set it up, fund it, and use it.

How to Get Global Entry — And Why Every Frequent Traveler Should

Last Updated on: July 17, 2026 by Tom Bartel

Save time on your re-entry to the United States with the Global Entry program.

Already have Global Entry? We do. We have also added TSA Touchless ID and now clear airport security in seconds. Here’s how to get both — and how to keep them.

Best Travel Insurance for Travelers Over 50 (and Over 70)

Last Updated on: June 22, 2026 by Kristin Henning

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Medicare doesn’t cover you abroad. Kris and Tom’s guide to the best travel insurance for travelers over 50 and over 70 — including pre-existing conditions.

Best Travel Accessories 2026: What We Actually Carry on Every Trip

Last Updated on: May 27, 2026 by Tom Bartel

Tom and Kris’s personally tested picks for the best travel accessories in 2026 — from noise-cancelling earbuds and packing cubes to compression socks and AirTags.

Best Travel Charger and Adapter: What We Use After 80 Countries

Last Updated on: June 30, 2026 by Tom Bartel

Tom’s tested picks for the best travel charger and adapter after 16 years and 80 countries — plus the cable mistake most travelers make.

Travel Photography — Photos and Tips from 80+ Countries

Last Updated on: May 22, 2026 by Tom Bartel

Browse Tom’s travel photography collections from 16 years and 80+ countries — annual photo roundups, destination galleries, photography tips, and the gear we use.

The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List for Travelers Over 50

Last Updated on: June 22, 2026 by Tom Bartel

This is our ultra light carry-on packing list for travelers over 50. It all fits easily into a 35 liter backpack.

The Ultimate Ultra Light Packing List for Men

Last Updated on: May 22, 2026 by Tom Bartel

This post was updated May 2026. I will cut straight to the bone – the bare bones of my super light travel packing list. This list should be more than … Read more

Our Ultralight Packing List for Women

Last Updated on: July 2, 2026 by Kristin Henning

What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Ultralight packing tips for international travel, short trips, and extended travel anywhere, especially for women.

10 Basic Tips to Make Your Travel Photos Better

Last Updated on: May 22, 2026 by Tom Bartel

Here are a few rules I try to follow to make good photos. Many, not all, of these tips are based on using an actual camera that has exposure and … Read more

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